Certified Hand Therapist (OT or PT) provides specialized hand and upper extremity rehabilitation in a patient-centered, team-based setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive hand and upper extremity evaluations to determine functional needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Fabricate custom splints and orthoses tailored to patient requirements.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and surgeons to coordinate care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment goals, home programs, and safe use of splinting devices.
- Accurately document patient care and outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
Qualifications & Skills
- Credentialed OT or PT with Certified Hand Therapist qualifications.
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning for upper extremity conditions.
- Competence in splint fabrication and individualized rehabilitation planning.
- Excellent communication and ability to educate patients and families.
- Team-focused collaboration and professional documentation skills.
- Commitment to empathy, respect, and lifelong learning.