Hand therapy often is of critical importance to your recovery, and we work very closely with hand therapists. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is a physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) who has received extensive additional training in hand therapy. If hand therapy is needed, your surgeon will provide you with details on the purpose of hand therapy for your specific condition and a referral. Once referred, it is important for you to call the hand therapy office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment, as they often need advanced notice for insurance authorization and scheduling.