James Wagner

James Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS, is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with 27+ years of clinical experience in upper extremity orthopedics. He serves as Team Leader of the OT/Hand Therapy Department at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, and holds an adjunct professorship in the Occupational Therapy program at Keuka College.

Dr. Wagner earned his post-professional Clinical Doctorate (OTD) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with hand therapy specialization. His credentials include Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Agent Modalities certification (CPAM), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

• Education: Post-professional OTD (Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions)
• Certifications: CHT, CPAM, CSCS

His research and clinical focus centers on hand therapy innovation, particularly integrating Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) into orthopedic practice. With 28 years in competitive powerlifting/weightlifting, he bridges athletic performance principles with clinical rehabilitation. Dr. Wagner actively contributes to evidence-based practice through publications in the Journal of Hand Therapy's practice forum section.

As an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists, he demonstrates clinical techniques in educational videos featuring topical analgesics like Stopain Clinical. His work emphasizes reducing oral medication dependency through targeted topical interventions and manual therapy integration.

Dr. Wagner leads the OT/Hand Therapy Department at Robert Packer Hospital, overseeing clinical operations while maintaining his adjunct teaching role at Keuka College. His dual-practice model connects academic instruction with real-world hospital-based rehabilitation challenges.