Registered Hand Therapist
Core
Assess, diagnose, and treat hand, wrist, and upper limb conditions; develop individualized treatment plans; fabricate custom splints and braces.
Role type
Registered Hand Therapist (IC clinician)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, splinting and bracing, patient monitoring, interdisciplinary liaison, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Professional development, clinical mentorship
Technologies
Custom splints and braces
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and treat upper limb conditions; develop and implement individualized treatment plans; fabricate and prescribe custom splints and braces; monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans; liaise with referrers, surgeons, employers, and other healthcare professionals; maintain accurate clinical documentation.