Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Yukon
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it’s a vocation. Location: Oklahoma City, 6201 Employment Type: Regular Position Overview: This role involves conducting initial assessments, creating treatment strategies, and establishing suitable objectives to help patients reach their highest level of functionality. Key Responsibilities: Administer and assess tests related to musculoskeletal, neurological, and physiological functions to evaluate performance. Formulate tailored treatment plans based on patient assessments. Design and create orthotics and adaptive devices. Implement treatments using exercises, manual therapy, physical modalities, and rehabilitation techniques. Provide education to patients and their families/caregivers regarding patient limitations. Assist in planning and/or facilitating patient discharge from therapy services and treatment environments. Maintain a state of alertness and operate safely at all times. Carry out additional tasks as assigned. Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, as necessary for state licensure. Experience Requirements: A minimum of three years of relevant experience. Physical Demands: Continuous standing is required. Regular lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of items weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech for effective communication. Regular auditory skills to identify body sounds and detect alarms or malfunctioning equipment. Consistent visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances. Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry activities. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms. Occasional lifting/moving of patients and objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional driving may be required. Rare crawling may be necessary. Licensure and Certifications: Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be required based on departmental needs. State-Specific Licensure: Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States) Job Type: Employee Department: Hand Center Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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