Ricardo Altahif

Ricardo Altahif, OTD, OTR, CHT, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Baylor University's Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences. He maintains active clinical practice with Active Therapy Group in Waco and volunteers at Mission Waco’s Health Clinic, providing occupational therapy services to underserved populations. Dr. Altahif holds leadership positions including Board Member of the Texas Society of Hand Therapy and committee roles in the American Occupational Therapy Association and American Society for Hand Therapy.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Education (Exercise Physiology) from Baylor University (2012) and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University (2015). He holds additional certifications as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Fieldwork Education, and Hybrid Education.

Dr. Altahif's research focuses on:

• Upper extremity rehabilitation techniques
• Fieldwork education methodologies
• Clinical training optimization

He integrates practical clinical insights with academic instruction, particularly in hand therapy and rehabilitation informatics.

Professional contributions include:

• Peer review for the Journal of Hand Therapy
• Board Directorship for Texas Society of Hand Therapy
• DEI committee membership (American Occupational Therapy Association)
• Research Division participation (American Society for Hand Therapy)