Aidan O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L
Chicago,IL
Summary
Doctorate-level Occupational Therapist with clinical expertise across inpatient and skilled nursing settings, with experience treating stroke and neurological populations. Proven ability to identify advanced therapy candidates, cultivate interdisciplinary partnerships, and drive program growth through clinical education and strategic relationship building. Eager to leverage clinical excellence to expand patient access to transformative therapies like Vivistim Paired VNS
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Occupational Therapist
Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
06.2025 - Current
- Consistently exceeded clinical productivity standards of 80–88%, managing a diverse caseload of patients with complex neurological diagnoses including stroke, TBI, and acquired brain injuries
- Delivered OT services across inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing settings, gaining broad exposure to the post-acute care continuum and key decision makers within each environment
- Partnered with physiatrists, neurologists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation programs and drive optimal patient outcomes across the post-acute care continuum
- Delivered impactful patient and caregiver education to promote therapy engagement, informed decision-making, and long-term adherence to rehabilitation goals
Certified Adaptive Fitness Specialist
Special Strong, LLC
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Achieved ~95% client retention rate by building trust-based relationships with clients and families, delivering measurable outcomes, and providing an exceptional customer experience
- Generated new business through targeted community outreach and compelling program presentations to prospective clients, families, and community partners
- Sold individualized and group training packages by effectively communicating program value and tailoring solutions to meet each family's unique goals and needs
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed publication on goal-directed training frameworks for neurological populations; contributed to grant writing and data analysis in support of evidence-based program development
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2025
Master of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-2021
Skills
- Neurorehabilitation & Stroke Rehabilitation
- Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Program Development
- Community Outreach & Client Acquisition
- Stakeholder & Partnership Building
- Clinical Education & Presentations
Research and Publications
Shierk, A. et al., O'Brien, A. & Roberts, H. (2025). Defining Goal-Directed Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Children, 12(8), 1039. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12081039
Timeline
Travel Occupational Therapist
Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
06.2025 - Current
Certified Adaptive Fitness Specialist
Special Strong, LLC
04.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
University of Oklahoma