Occupational Therapist Hand Clinic
Core
Provides therapy to patients to restore and return maximal function, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and education.
Role type
Occupational Therapist (Hand Clinic)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and adaptive equipment recommendations
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, treatment program design, patient/caregiver education, documentation, staff training, program improvement
Preferred skills
Hand therapy certification (CHT), Master's Degree
Technologies
Adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Perform evaluation procedures to assess disability levels and create treatment plans; Provide treatment programs and education to restore function; Document evaluations and treatments in compliance with standards; Instruct and train rehabilitation staff and students; Participate in process improvement and program development