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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I
Licenses

Certified Physical TherapistLevel II Hippotherapy CertificationBLS Certified

Professional Experience
Aaron W. Perlman Center, CCHMCJanuary 2009 to CurrentOccupational Therapist I
Cincinnati, OH
  • Provide evaluations and treatment to children and adults with physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy and other complex neuromuscular disorders.
  • Complete evaluations and treatment for children in group therapy programs at Perlman.
  • Have been a part of all group therapy programs including early intervention, toddler, early childhood/preschool, and school aged technology programs for elementary and teenage patients.
  • As an occupational therapist in group programs, work in coordination with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients and families.
  • Participate in the multidisciplinary CP Clinic with rehabilitation doctors and team, and regularly communicate and collaborate with family, doctors, ophthalmologists, other outpatient therapists, school teams, and outside agencies as needed to coordinate care.
  • Serve as a member of the assistive technology team, and regularly perform a variety of specialty evaluations and treatment including augmentative communication, alternative access, computer access, upper extremity supports, adaptive equipment, and power mobility for both pediatric and adult patients.
  • Also have specialty training in cortical visual impairment assessments (CVI Range) and treatment, and Kinesio® Taping treatment.
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for implementing best practices, new therapy techniques, and ensuring comprehensive care.
  • Participate in new program development, staff training, clinical research project with Xavier University, guest lectures for local universities, supervision of occupational therapy students, and numerous professional presentations and publications.
Drake CenterSeptember 2008 to December 2008Cincinnati, OH
  • Complete evaluations, treatment, patient/family education, and discharge planning with multi-disciplinary team on a neuro rehabilitation unit, serving patients with CVA and TBI.
Aaron W. Perlman Center, CCHMCJune 2008 to September 2008Cincinnati, OH
  • Complete evaluations, treatment, and patient/family education within a pediatric setting serving patients with neuromuscular disorders.
  • In addition to treatment of patients birth to teens within multi-disciplinary groups and co-treatments, also participated in specialty assistive technology evaluations for both pediatric and adult patients.
Education and Training
September 2008Ph.DCincinnati, OH
Annual Cerebral Palsy Conference, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterNovember 2011ATIA 2010, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Chicago, IL, October, 2010. *Spasticity Management Across the Lifespan: Pediatric and Adult Symposium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, October 2009. *I Like The Way You Roll, ASL Certification ProgramCincinnati, OHGo Where You Want to Go: Power Up for Functional Mobility, Amy Morgan, PT, ATP, Lexington, KY, February 2011. *Wheelchair Seating Workshop by Stealth and Bodypoint
Xavier UniversityMay 2007Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Human Occupation StudiesCincinnati, OHHuman Occupation Studies
Xavier UniversityDecember 2008Master of Occupational TherapyCincinnati, OH
The Aaron W. Perlman Memorial Symposium Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center2015Spasticity Management Across the Lifespan: Pediatric and Adult Symposium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, October 2014. Ins and Outs of Seating, Missy Ball, PT, Mason, OH, May 2014. Get Up and Get Moving, Andy Hicks, ATP, SMS, CAPS Program Coordinator, Mason, OH, April 2014. ISS 2013, International Seating Symposium Conference, Nashville, TN, March, 2013. ATIA 2013, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Orlando, FL, January, 2013. ISS 2012, International Seating Symposium Conference, Vancouver, BC, March, 2012. Kinesio® Taping Fundamentals (KT1) and Advanced Kinesio® Taping (KT2) : Cerebral PalsyCincinnati, OHCerebral Palsy
ATIA 2009, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Chicago, IL, October, 2009. *Treatment of the Infant and Young Child with Neuro-Motor Disorders, Linda Klieban, PT, Cincinnati, OH, September 2009. *Reach, Teach and Grow: Literacy, AAC and Assistive Technology, Karen Erickson
Publications
Ohio State Occupational Therapy License (OT.007277): 2009-present NBCOT Registered OT (248305): 2009-present Assistive Technology Professional (ATP 4267): December 2014-present PRESENTATIONS Seeing" Positioning from a Different Angle: Functional Vision Considerations in Seating and Positioning. National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) Webinar, July 2015. Promoting Consistent Access. University of Cincinnati Speech and Language Pathology Program, Cincinnati, OH, July 2014 and 2015. Functional Vision: Assessment, Implications, and Adaptations for Successful AAC Use. Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) Conference, Cincinnati, OH, October 2014. Promoting Consistent Access. University of Cincinnati Speech Therapy Program, Cincinnati, OH, July 2014. Positioning out of the Box: Kinesio® Taping in Seating. National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) Webinar, July 2014. Kinesio® Tape: Case Studies for Use as a Dynamic Postural Support. International Seating Symposium (ISS), Nashville, TN, March 2013. Functional Vision: Assessment, Implications, and Adaptations for Successful AAC Use. ATIA, Orlando, FL, January 2013. Therapy Roles in Pediatrics. Xavier University Occupational Therapy Program, Cincinnati, OH, August 2012. Strategies for Implementing Technology into a Preschool Environment. ATIA, Chicago, IL, October 2010. Strategies for Implementing Technology in the Classroom. Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Cincinnati, OH, October 2010. Sensory Integration in Our Daily Lives. Xavier University Occupational Therapy Program, Cincinnati, OH, Yearly, Spring Semester. PUBLICATIONS Clark, K & Pope, E. Kinesio Taping®: Use of Kinesio Taping® as an Adjunct to Positioning. Directions Magazine- The Official Publication of the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. 2014: 5, 40-43. Clark, K & Pope, E. Kinesio Taping®: A Case Study for Use as Part of Patient Positioning Interventions. Directions Magazine- The Official Publication of the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. 2014: 5, 50-56.
Skills
adaptive equipment, ATP, BC, clinical research, discharge planning, staff training, Functional, mentor, access, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, treatment of patients, physical disabilities, presentations, program development, publications, rehabilitation, SMS, supervision, Symposium, therapy techniques, therapy
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Aaron W. Perlman Center, CCHMC
  • Drake Center

School Attended

  • Annual Cerebral Palsy Conference, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Xavier University
  • The Aaron W. Perlman Memorial Symposium Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Occupational Therapist I

Degrees

  • Ph.D
    ATIA 2010, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Chicago, IL, October, 2010. *Spasticity Management Across the Lifespan: Pediatric and Adult Symposium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, October 2009. *I Like The Way You Roll, ASL Certification Program
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts : Human Occupation Studies
    Master of Occupational Therapy
    Spasticity Management Across the Lifespan: Pediatric and Adult Symposium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, October 2014. Ins and Outs of Seating, Missy Ball, PT, Mason, OH, May 2014. Get Up and Get Moving, Andy Hicks, ATP, SMS, CAPS Program Coordinator, Mason, OH, April 2014. ISS 2013, International Seating Symposium Conference, Nashville, TN, March, 2013. ATIA 2013, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Orlando, FL, January, 2013. ISS 2012, International Seating Symposium Conference, Vancouver, BC, March, 2012. Kinesio® Taping Fundamentals (KT1) and Advanced Kinesio® Taping (KT2) : Cerebral Palsy
    ATIA 2009, Assistive Technology Industry Association National Conference, Chicago, IL, October, 2009. *Treatment of the Infant and Young Child with Neuro-Motor Disorders, Linda Klieban, PT, Cincinnati, OH, September 2009. *Reach, Teach and Grow: Literacy, AAC and Assistive Technology, Karen Erickson

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