Hand Therapy Specialist
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Last updated on 18 Dec 2025
Overview
A Hand Therapy Specialist focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. They help patients regain function, reduce pain, and improve mobility through therapeutic interventions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and customized treatment plans.
Job Description
- Assessing patients with injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions affecting the upper extremities.
- Designing and implementing personalized treatment plans for recovery and rehabilitation.
- Utilizing techniques such as manual therapy, exercises, and orthotic splinting.
- Educating patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, and home care exercises.
- Collaborating with surgeons and physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Documenting patient evaluations, progress notes, and outcomes for clinical records.
- Staying updated with advancements in hand therapy techniques and tools.
Key Skills for this Job Role
Attention to Detail
Anatomy
Communication
Documentation
Problem Solving
Cosmetic Services Knowledge
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
rehabilitation
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