AJ Wunderlin-Walden
Louisville,KY
Summary
Empathetic occupational therapist with a versatile approach to meeting diverse client needs. Proficient in developing targeted treatment plans that align with individual and family-centered goals. Skilled in interpersonal communication, supervision, and instruction, creating a positive learning environment for success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
ASCB Therapy LLC
04.2023 - Current
- ASCB provides early intervention services to children with developmental delays that improve children’s self-regulation, social participation, and progression of developmental skills required to participate in their daily routines
- As a primary service provider, I administer and write assessment reports utilizing the Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs every 6 months to assess children’s developmental progress
- Coordinate with assistive technology providers to supply family with equipment that aid children in meeting their needs (medical beds, standers, PEC boards)
- Regularly attend Individualized Family Service Plan meetings to establish family-centered outcomes and advocate for occupational therapy services to address goals.
Occupational Therapist, Supervisor
Therapy on Wheels Inc.
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Therapy on Wheels provided outpatient services to adults with neurological, neuromuscular, and deconditioned status to support aging in place through use of assistive technology, family education, and therapeutic conditioning
- Supervised occupational therapist assistants during treatment, reviewed treatment notes, and collaborated on client’s goal attainment
- Started partnership with Norton Autism Center, providing services for children on the autism spectrum to improve family-based outcomes related to self-management, fine and gross motor development, cognitive development, and participation in future planning. Clients included children under 5 and teenagers 13 – 17 years.
Research Technologist II
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Contributed to EMG set up, recording, and data analysis gathered during epidural stimulation training for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Troubleshot technical issues with equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels in the lab setting.
Graduate Assistant
University of Louisville
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Instructed exercise fitness classes and acted as teacher assistance to fitness testing laboratory-based courses, anatomy, and exercise physiology testing
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping for courses I served as the instructor and teacher assistant to ensure smooth operations within academic departments
- Oversaw scheduling and administration for exercise fitness testing within the laboratory between athletes, classes, and the community
Education
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Spalding University
Louisville, KY12.2022
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Spalding University
Louisville, KY08.2020
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2016
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Public Health -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Assessment planning
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Deep Physical Agent Modalities Course, June 2019
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, October 2020
- American Heart Association First Aid, AED & CPR, September 2022
- Suicide Prevention Training Course, July 2023
- NBCOT Autism Micro credential, July 2024
Academic Research and Presentations
Does the Source of Nutrition Information Affect Nutrition Knowledge
Kathleen Carter, Kristin Nash, AJ Walden, Alexandra Roberts
Effect of Mouthguard and Stick Use on Aerobic Capacity High School Field Hockey Athletes
Alexandra Roberts, AJ Walden, Kathleen Carter, Brock Symons
Effect of Sleep-wake Patterns on Field Testing in Female High School Field Hockey Players
AJ Walden, Alexandra Roberts, Brock Symons, Kathleen Carter
Sleep-wake patterns effects on the beep test and sprints in high school Field Hockey Players
AJ Walden, Alexandra Roberts, Brock Symons, Kathleen Carter
The Effect of Sport-Specific Constraints on Aerobic Capacity in High School Field Hockey Players
Alexandra Roberts, AJ Walden, Katheen Carter, Brock Symons
Influence of High-Intensity Training on Power Production in High School Field Hockey Players
Brock Symons, Alex Roberts, AJ Walden, Kathleen A Carter
Development of protocols to estimate maximal oxygen consumption and body composition in Individuals with spinal cord injury (884.27)
Daniela de Paleville, Douglas Lorenz, John McCulloch, Sevda Aslan, Michael Kloby, Matthew Love, AJ Walden, Susan Harkema
Video Presentation – 2020 Vision & Action Conference
Mindfulness-based Interventions for Individuals with Schizophrenia
Poster Presentation – 2016 Master’s Thesis (full study)
National American College of Sports Medicine, under supervision of Dr. Ann Swank
Poster Presentation – 2016 Master’s Thesis (pilot study)
Southeast American College of Sport Medicine
Poster Presentation – 2015 University-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium
Spinal Cord Injury BMI testing Protocol
Poster Presentation – 2014 National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Spinal Cord Injury BMI testing Protocol
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
ASCB Therapy LLC
04.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Supervisor
Therapy on Wheels Inc.
12.2021 - 03.2023
Research Technologist II
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
Graduate Assistant
University of Louisville
08.2014 - 05.2016
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Spalding University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Spalding University
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Public Health -
University of Louisville