Bridget Braley, OTR/L
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with 22+ years of direct patient care experience within medical rehabilitation, acute care, sub-acute, long term care and orthopedic outpatient settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Kaleida Health, Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo , NY
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct evaluations, standardized tests and treatments within MRU and acute care setting. Focus on, but not limited to, acute neurological disorders and stroke to identify clients' needs and devise individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Consult with patient, direct-care staff and family to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals and recommend/educate on use of adaptive equipment (AE) and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Assess, fabricate, and customize UE splints and educate patient, family and direct patient care staff regarding wearing schedule and care.
- Assess and fit for spinal immobilization and provide education to patient, family and direct care staff.
- Utilize various modalities to supplement therapeutic treatment.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Kaleida Health, Degraff Skilled Nursing Facility
North Tonawanda , NY
07.2003 - 07.2021
- Perform Subacute Rehabilitation and Long Term Care initial evaluations, treatments and assessments throughout care to determine progress according to individualized goals.
- Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team and provide education regarding use of AE and DME.
- Supervision and coordination of COTA and other OT staff.
- Proficient with use of Power Chart, Momentus, Casamba and Point Click Care for documentation and retrieving medical information.
- Staff education related to safe patient handling, feeding, positioning and positive patient interaction.
- Coordination of documentation sent to insurance providers.
- Management of therapy minutes to maximize reimbursement for care.
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pinnacle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Specialists LLC
Buffalo , NY
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinate and implement care with board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries and dedicated medical team.
- Consult with surgeon and medical providers to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals through specified protocols including conservative and post surgical evaluation and treatment of tendon injuries, neurovascular injuries, wounds and fracture care.
- Fitting and fabrication of custom upper extremity orthoses.
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Bloomington Bone And Joint Clinic
Bloomington , IN
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Perform initial evaluations and treatments within physician owned practice as specified by distinct orthopedic protocols of onsite providers.
- Custom fitting and fabrication of upper extremity orthoses to manage conservative and post surgical upper extremity injuries.
- Utilized various therapeutic modalities to maximize progress
Occupational Therapist
OT And Hand Rehabilitation Services, P.C
Lockport, Dunkirk And Jamestown , NY
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Evaluation and treatment of various upper extremity injuries utilizing various modalities to support care.
- Fitting and fabrication of custom orthoses for management of conservative and post surgical upper extremity injuries.
- Supervision of COTA
- Management of satellite office including billing, scheduling, insurance claims and communication with referring providers.
Independent Contractor
Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems
Lockport , NY
10.2002 - 04.2003
- Customized treatment plans to meet individual abilities and needs within their specific work station.
- Developed and implemented return to work program following occupational overuse and traumatic work related injuries.
- Developed and consulted on ergonomic work station design.
Occupational Therapist
Rebound Rehabilitation And Sports Medicine
Bloomington , IN
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients in outpatient setting.
- Custom fitting and fabrication of orthoses for conservative and post surgical management of upper extremity injuries.
- Utilized treatment modalities including but not limited to iontophoresis, ultrasound, fluidotherapy and electrical stimulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2000
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.1997
Skills
- Accomplished skills with therapeutic modalities including use of Bioness, e-stim, ultrasound, cryotherapy and fluidotherapy
- Accomplished skills with manual techniques including training in Graston and Kinesio taping
- Accomplished with administering various standardized cognitive and visual tests and use of Dynavision
- Experience with ergonomic assessments and work place modifications
- Continuing education and use of research based therapeutic interventions focusing on neurological disorders, cognitive impairments, operational standards, yoga, upper extremity rehabilitation, splinting and geriatrics
- Utilize leisure activities such as yoga, meditation, gardening, clay art, music and general health and well being as inspiration for therapeutic practice
- Skilled in splinting for UE injuries and post surgical immobilization
- Skilled in fitting for spinal immobilization including, Mimai-J, Aspen, Philly collars, TLSO and LSO braces and proving education to patient, family and staff
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Excellent work ethic and flexibility with multi-disciplinary team
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Kaleida Health, Buffalo General Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pinnacle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Specialists LLC
04.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Occupational Therapist
Kaleida Health, Degraff Skilled Nursing Facility
07.2003 - 07.2021
Independent Contractor
Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems
10.2002 - 04.2003
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Bloomington Bone And Joint Clinic
07.2002 - 07.2003
Occupational Therapist
OT And Hand Rehabilitation Services, P.C
05.2001 - 07.2003
Occupational Therapist
Rebound Rehabilitation And Sports Medicine
10.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Jamestown Community College
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