Rick Pratt
Tomball,Texas
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with more than 35 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in outpatient rehabilitation services. Proven track record of developing clinical programs, managing operations across multiple clinic locations, collaborating with physicians, and supporting staff development. Extensive experience in program growth, therapist mentoring, physician relations, quality improvement, and residency program leadership. Committed to advancing patient outcomes, employee engagement, and operational excellence consistent with Houston Methodist values.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Hand Therapist
Houston Methodist Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
The Woodlands & Willowbrook Hospitals
08.2011 - Current
- Serve as lead clinician for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation services for HMTW main out-patient campus and (2) satellite locations.
- Collaborate with physicians, and therapists to ensure consistent implementation of treatment protocols, policies, and best practices. Provide mentorship, review of protocols, and clinical guidance to rehabilitation hand and upper extremity staff.
- Lead monthly educational meetings and team development programs.
- Served as Assistant Coordinator for the Hand and Upper Extremity Residency Program (2014-2017).
- Contributed to successful certification of the Houston Methodist SugarLand/Willowbrook Hand Therapy Residency Program by the American Occupational Therapy Association in 2015.
Hand Therapy Clinical Coordinator
Select Physical Therapy
Houston, Texas
04.2005 - 08.2011
- Managed operations and clinical oversight for seven hand therapy clinics throughout the Houston area.
- Supervised clinical staff and participated in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance counseling, and professional development.
- Served as primary liason between physicians and therapy teams to ensure coordinated patient care and strong referral relationships.
- Led the successful development and launch of (2) new Hand and Upper Extremity clinics in North Houston.
- Initiated / Assisted with marketing efforts to support program growth.
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
KSF Orthopedic Group
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Supervised hand therapy staff and daily clinical operations.
- Coordinated scheduling, staffing, program implementation, and communication between therapist and physicians.
- Partnered with orthopedic surgeons to develop and revise treatment protocols for post surgical and conservative patient management.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Health South /Medifit Rehab
Houston, Texas
01.1997 - 2002
- Evaluated and treated patients with complex hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Developed and launched (3) Hand and Upper Extremity rehabilitation programs in the North Houston market.
- Participated in physician outreach and community relationship-building initiatives.
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Mariner Health Care
Houston, Texas
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Supervised therapy staff and coordinated patient care services.
Occupational Therapist
Independent Contractor
Houston, Texas
01.1994 - 01.1996
Occupational Therapist
Nova Care
Houston, Texas
01.1993 - 01.1994
Occupational Therapist
Houston Hand Rehabilitation Center
Houston, Texas
01.1990 - 01.1993
Occupational Therapist
Tinsley Physical Therapy / Med Rehab
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.1988 - 01.1990
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
1988
Skills
- Leadership experience spanning outpatient rehabilitation, physician relations, staff mentorship, and program development
- Managed multi-site outpatient therapy operations
- Led startup and expansion of (5) hand and upper extremity rehabilitation programs
- Contributed to the accreditation of certification of the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Certification
- Certified Hand Therapist, (2003) (# 1031100286)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (# 103192)
- Current CPR Certification (4/2026 - renewal)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Lead Hand Therapist
Houston Methodist Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
08.2011 - Current
Hand Therapy Clinical Coordinator
Select Physical Therapy
04.2005 - 08.2011
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
KSF Orthopedic Group
01.2002 - 01.2005
Occupational Therapist
Health South /Medifit Rehab
01.1997 - 2002
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Mariner Health Care
01.1996 - 01.1997
Occupational Therapist
Independent Contractor
01.1994 - 01.1996
Occupational Therapist
Nova Care
01.1993 - 01.1994
Occupational Therapist
Houston Hand Rehabilitation Center
01.1990 - 01.1993
Occupational Therapist
Tinsley Physical Therapy / Med Rehab
01.1988 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio