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James J. O'Shea, OTR, CHT - Certified Hand Therapist
Jim has been a Hand Therapist at Accent on Hands since December 2006.
Immediately upon graduating from Quinnipiac University in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, he began to pursue his passion for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.He served as a full time Occupational Therapist on the outpatient and inpatients units at CentraState Medical Center.His caseload included orthopedic and neurologic patients, multiple trauma cases, lymphedema management and various hand disorders.After intensive coursework and studies, he earned national certification in lymphedema management (CLT-LANA) from the Lymphology Association of North America in 2004.He later qualified for specialization in Hand Therapy and achieved Certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission in 2006.He is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), and the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).
In 1999, he furthered his education at College Miscericordia and received a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.Since that time, he has earned additional professional distinction as a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) in 2003, and a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2005.His experience includes working as an Occupational Therapist at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital - Manhattan, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey and various Hand Therapy Clinics in New Jersey.He has presented at regional and national conferences for the American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Association of Fitness Professionals (IDEA).Worksite ergonomics, cumulative trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders were the focus of his presentations provided for Toys R Us, Merck, and USF Red Star Trucking Companies.
His varied background allows him to provide a comprehensive approach to Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation.His dedication and concern for his patients is apparent with each treatment session rendered, as he strives for one hundred percent goal achievement.
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