Senior Hand Therapist (CHT) — Rehab Leader

Norman Regional Health System; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 50.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate patients, create custom splints, and develop recovery plans while coordinating with hand surgeons and other clinicians.

Position requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, licensure as PT or OT, and CHT credential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• DPT or OT preferred.
• Graduate of accredited OT program.

Responsabilidades

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability of the patient.
• Document Delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions.
• Treat patients with orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions.
• Provide scar management, edema control, wound care, and return-to-work rehabilitation as appropriate.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions

Conocimientos

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Outpatient therapy

Patient evaluation

Mentoring staff

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Descripción del empleo

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate patients, create custom splints, and develop recovery plans while coordinating with hand surgeons and other clinicians.

Position requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, licensure as PT or OT, and CHT credential.