Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Core
Provide physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment for acute hand injuries, tendon/nerve/vascular repairs, amputations, and fractures in an interdisciplinary team setting.
Role type
Clinical hand therapy specialist (Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and functional recovery plans
Domain
Healthcare / Hand Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Splinting, evidence-based outcome measures, acute hand injury treatment, tendon/nerve/vascular repair knowledge, fracture management
Preferred skills
Certified Hand Therapy designation, membership in Canadian Occupational Therapy Association or CPA/OPA
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Treat patients in Acute Hand Program and Fracture Clinic, collaborate with plastic surgeons and therapy assistants, support insurance claim processes (OHIP, WSIB, MVA), perform splinting for upper extremity conditions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC