Certified Hand Therapist OT or PT
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How this pay compares
This posting states $36.63–$59.83 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Oklahoma post a median of $57 an hour, the middle half $55–$65, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Oklahoma earn a median of $50.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Oklahoma: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Oklahoma is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs an Oklahoma license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Oklahoma license, apply to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee) for a license by endorsement ($120, by its own page): what Oklahoma asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Oklahoma requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist, from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee).
- Applicants must hold a current license by examination from another state, D.C. or Puerto Rico based on the NBCOT examination, submit proof of passing that exam and meet the statutory requirements (ACOTE-accredited education and six months of supervised fieldwork). Applicants who have not practiced in the past year may be asked to interview, and those who passed the exam more than five years ago may have to show continued competence (Okla. Admin. Code 435:30-1-4).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year by October 31; 20 contact hours of continuing education are required every two years (Okla. Admin. Code 435:30-1-5).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Oklahoma · Every state's rule
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About the job
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Job Summary
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Core duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.
Evaluation/Assessment/Therapeutics
- 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
Direction/Supervision
- Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel
Orthotic/Splint Fabrication
- Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions
- Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions
Post-Surgical and Injury Rehabilitation
- 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
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy
Licensure/Certification
- Current state PT or OT license
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Knowledge of work conditioning/work hardening programs
- Experience with custom orthotic fabrication
- Leadership, mentoring, or clinical education experience
Key Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of upper-extremity anatomy and biomechanics
- Clinical reasoning and problem-solving
- Orthotic design and fabrication skills
- Patient-centered communication
- Time management and documentation accuracy
- Ability to mentor staff and students
Compensation/Benefits
- $36.63-$59.83/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Work Shift
Day
Position Type
Regular Full Time
From Norman Regional Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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