Carey A. Wright
Medford,NJ
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in lymphedema therapy and comprehensive patient assessments. Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize treatment plans, and educate families on rehabilitation strategies to ensure effective ongoing care and decongestion. Competent in compression garment measurements, providing compression garment recommendations and fitting for appropriate compression needs for maintenance phase of therapy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema Therapist
Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital
Marlton, NJ
08.1998 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and functional independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic interventions and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and self-management strategies for ongoing care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish measurable goals for therapy.
- Provided lymphedema intervention with CDT from 2014-present, compression garment fitting and wound care.
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Developed and managed treatment plans for the older adult and individuals with dementia
- Completed home assessments to ensure patient safety and home modifications
- Provided family training and caregiver education
- Coordinated patient schedules to maintain high productivity
- Provided intervention in various settings such as patients homes, assisted living facilities and adult day care centers
- Maintained ongoing and regular communication with physicians, nurses and family members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05-1997
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Instructor
- Organized
- Lymphedema Certified
- Wound Care Certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
03.2011 - 09.2014
Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema Therapist
Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Elizabethtown College