Senior Hand Therapist & Orthotic Design Expert

Norman Regional Health System; Laverne (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, design custom splints, and develop recovery plans.

Collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists, supervise assistants, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning. A Bachelor's degree is required with CHT credential and CPR/BLS certification; 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab experience is

Qualifications

• 3+ years of upper-extremity rehabilitation experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess initial and ongoing conditions and establish the plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Directs and supervises activities of OT 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 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.

Skills

3+ years upper-extremity rehab

Licensure

CPR/BLS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) preferred

Accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, design custom splints, and develop recovery plans.

Collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists, supervise assistants, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning. A Bachelor's degree is required with CHT credential and CPR/BLS certification; 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab experience is