Ann McPherson
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at St. Elizabeth Regional Health, specializing in hand therapy and orthosis fabrication. Proven track record in enhancing patient recovery through advanced manual therapy techniques and effective pain relief strategies. Skilled in supervising and training new therapists, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Lafayette Rehabilitation Services
Lafayette, IN
08.2010 - Current
- Treatment and care for patients suffering from upper extremity pain and dysfunction, working closely with the Lafayette Orthopedic Clinic doctors, including their board-certified hand surgeon.
- Assisted in the advanced training of occupational therapy students and new graduates to prepare them for the upper extremity specialty caseload, and for the certification exam.
Senior Occupational Therapist
St. Elizabeth Regional Health (now known as Fransiscan Health)
Lafayette, IN
07.2003 - 08.2010
- Specialized in treating orthopedic upper extremity patients.
- Advanced care skills for neurologically based upper extremity patients and inpatient occupational therapy.
- Conducted functional capacity evaluations to assess patient capabilities.
Occupational Hand Therapist/Hand Therapist
Arnette Clinic - Sports Plus Rehabilitation
Lafayette, IN
05.1998 - 07.2003
- Provided patient care for upper extremity orthopedic cases in collaboration with two board-certified hand surgeons.
- Conducted functional capacity evaluations for upper extremity patients.
- Supervised OT aides and students, facilitating training for new hire OTs.
Occupational Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
Indianapolis, IN
03.1997 - 05.1998
- Provided patient care for upper extremity orthopedic cases, enhancing recovery processes.
- Delivered pre-operative education to joint replacement patients on precautions and self-care strategies.
- Facilitated activities of daily living (ADL) compensatory training for patients to promote independence.
Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Advanced Physical Therapy
Indianapolis, IN
09.1996 - 03.1997
- Provided therapeutic care for upper extremity orthopedic patients.
- Marketed hand therapy services and initiated offerings in new clinical locations.
- Conducted direct observations of patient care and surgeries alongside multiple board-certified hand surgeons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University School of Occupational Therapy
Indianapolis, IN08.1996
Skills
- Hand therapy and orthosis fabrication
- Manual therapy techniques
- Biomechanical correction
- Soft tissue management
- Pain relief strategies
- Shoulder rehabilitation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Lafayette Rehabilitation Services
08.2010 - Current
Senior Occupational Therapist
St. Elizabeth Regional Health (now known as Fransiscan Health)
07.2003 - 08.2010
Occupational Hand Therapist/Hand Therapist
Arnette Clinic - Sports Plus Rehabilitation
05.1998 - 07.2003
Occupational Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
03.1997 - 05.1998
Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Advanced Physical Therapy
09.1996 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University School of Occupational Therapy