UT Health San Antonio

Jessica Peterson, MOT, OTR, CHT

Occupational Therapist

Hand

Jessica Peterson is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with nearly eight years of experience specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas Tech University in 2015, followed by a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2017. Jessica achieved her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential in 2021. She enjoys the creativity and precision involved in fabricating custom orthoses and working with a wide range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses. Jessica is passionate about patient education and developing individualized treatment plans that help her patients return to their meaningful daily activities.