Senior Hand Therapist & Splint Designer — Rehab Leader

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

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide comprehensive hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and craft custom orthoses while collaborating with hand surgeons and other clinicians.

The role requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, current state PT or OT license, and CHT certification, with CPR/BLS refreshers. Opportunities for leadership and education are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient 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

Upper-extremity rehab

Orthotic fabrication

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

CHT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

OT program graduate

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide comprehensive hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and craft custom orthoses while collaborating with hand surgeons and other clinicians.

The role requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, current state PT or OT license, and CHT certification, with CPR/BLS refreshers. Opportunities for leadership and education are included.