Why should you seek treatment from a certified hand therapist(CHT) ?

A CHT is an Occupational Therapist or physical therapist by profession with:

• at least three years of experience, and

• 4,000 hours of hand and upper extremity therapy practice (upper extremity rehabilitation).

A CHT must have passed a certification examination that demonstrates knowledge of all areas of hand and upper extremity therapy before being granted the right to use the CHT designation. Hand therapists must renew their credential every five years through continued education and participation in hand and upper extremity therapy to continue using the CHT designation.

Reference: American Society of Hand Therapists

Do I need a physician’s (or physician assistant’s) order to see a CHT?

Physician (or their assistant’s) orders are preferable for a number of reasons:

• Hand therapy is a speciality of Occupational Therapy and physical therapy and as such, is best performed with close and consistent collaboration between the CHT and physician

• Referral’s from physicians help us obtain insurance preauthorization

A physician referral is the optimal way to ensure the highest degree of success for our clients.

You can call your doctor and ask for an order “OT Eval and Treat” or download the referral form uploaded above under Referral form for Therapy and get it filled by your doctor and your doctors office can fax it directly to 980-247-4004.

Where would I receive therapy?

I will be seeing you in my clinic in Gastonia Or in your home(select locations) as well if the insurance allows.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, I am in network with Medicare Part B and Aetna commercial and Advantage plans.

I have injured my hand at work and I need a hand therapist? Can you see me?

Yes. I am qualified and certified hand therapist and can treat workers comp patients. Please reach out to me or share my information with your case manager. In workers comp cases, authorization is required prior to start of care.

What is the procedure to get started?

Contact Carolina Therapies through my website or call us at 704-850-9099. We can discuss if our services are the right fit for you.

If we can help, the next step is for you to contact your physician/surgeon and have their office complete and fax the referral to Carolina Therapies. It’s important we receive this referral/order from your physician before you begin your first treatment with us.

After we receive the referral, you’ll hear from me about your appointment and intake paperwork to be completed before your first visit.

Can I show up for a therapy visit or do I need appointment?

As this is a speciality and may require preauthorization clients are seen at this location by appointment only.

Is your location wheelchair accessible?

Yes clinic has a Ramp and is accessible.