JOB TITLE

• Occupational Therapist
• Hand Therapist

CLINICAL SPECIALTY

• Hand therapy
• Ergonomics
• Graston Technique
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Driver assessments
• Inpatient rehabilitation

CERTIFICATIONS

Graston Technique

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• HealthPlace Rehabilitation Services

Languages

English

 

CLINICAL FOCUS

Outpatient occupational and hand therapy with a focus on rehabilitation of upper extremity injuries and surgeries.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Fritz enjoys collaborating with patients to find solutions that fit their lifestyle and capabilities.  His treatment philosophy brings a variety of techniques together depending on the injury, the individual, and how they progress. Fritz believes that building a relationship with his patients helps him to understand what they need most, and helps them understand what therapy can offer.

BIOGRAPHY

Fritz joined Hillsboro Medical Center in 2009 after working for 1 year at Avamere Rehabilitation.  Fritz has strong clinical interest in outpatient occupational/hand therapy with a focus on rehabilitation of upper extremity injuries and surgeries.  Fritz also assists with inpatient occupational therapy at Hillsboro Medical Center.  In Fritz’s downtime, he enjoys camping, cooking, euro-style tabletop games and keeping up with his twin toddlers and athletic 5-year-old daughter.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI

Masters Degree: Occupational Therapy, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR