Hand Therapist I
Core
Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to upper extremity disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical/occupational therapy procedures.
Role type
Hand Therapist I (Physical or Occupational Therapy)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs for upper extremity disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, treatment planning, adaptive device instruction, home facility assessment, therapy procedure execution, record maintenance
Preferred skills
Master's or Doctoral degree in PT/OT, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
Technologies
Adaptive and assistive devices
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' functional upper extremity abilities; Plan patient treatment programs; Instruct patients and families on equipment use; Recommend and instruct on adaptive devices; Determine therapy types and frequencies; Maintain patient and department records
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC