Dr. Megan Charlton, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, is an adjunct faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences, where she shares her expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation and evidence-based occupational therapy practice. Dr. Charlton earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University in 2021 and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2024.

In clinical practice, Dr. Charlton works in an outpatient hand therapy setting, providing specialized care for patients with a wide range of upper extremity conditions. Her interests include tendon rehabilitation, post-surgical management, and hypermobility. She is passionate about delivering individualized, function-based treatment to help patients achieve meaningful recovery and improved quality of life.

As an educator, Dr. Charlton values lifelong learning and strives to create a collaborative environment that bridges academic knowledge with real-world clinical application. She encourages students to develop strong critical thinking skills, professional curiosity, and confidence in translating theory into practice. Through her teaching and mentorship, she aims to inspire future occupational therapists to approach their work with compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

OT, Arizona, United States, OTH-008501, Active, 2025, June 2027, 1982272969

Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Certified Hand Therapist, Hand Therapy, 202411029, 10/29/2024, 11/15/2029

Fall 2025 - Ongoing

American Society of Hand Therapists, July 2021, Ongoing