Senior Hand Therapist: Orthotics, Rehab & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a skilled Certified Hand Therapist to lead advanced hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, including assessment, custom orthosis fabrication, and perioperative care. The role involves collaboration with hand surgeons and a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has a DPT or MOT or OT doctor credential, a CHT, and 3+ years of outpatient experience. Current CPR/BLS and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or 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.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Orthotic fabrication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation accuracy

Mentoring staff

Patient communication

Time management

Upper-extremity anatomy

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or MOT preferred

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a skilled Certified Hand Therapist to lead advanced hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, including assessment, custom orthosis fabrication, and perioperative care. The role involves collaboration with hand surgeons and a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has a DPT or MOT or OT doctor credential, a CHT, and 3+ years of outpatient experience. Current CPR/BLS and licensure are required.