Senior Hand Therapist (CHT) Rehab, Splinting & Leadership

Norman Regional Health System; Canadian (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will assess patients, develop recovery plans, and supervise assistants while fabricating custom orthoses and splints for upper-extremity conditions.

You will treat a range of post-surgical and traumatic cases, collaborate with surgeons and therapists, and mentor students in a dynamic outpatient setting. A current PT/OT license and CHT credential are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy.
• Current state PT or OT license; CHT credential; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Document delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Direct and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support staff.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom hand/upper-extremity orthoses and splints.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions.
• Treat orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions.
• Provide scar management, edema control, wound care, and return-to-work rehab as appropriate.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, therapists, and other professionals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Upper-extremity anatomy

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will assess patients, develop recovery plans, and supervise assistants while fabricating custom orthoses and splints for upper-extremity conditions.

You will treat a range of post-surgical and traumatic cases, collaborate with surgeons and therapists, and mentor students in a dynamic outpatient setting. A current PT/OT license and CHT credential are required.