Carol Kisner McGraw
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Experienced Occupational and Certified Hand Therapist with a demonstrated history of working with Orthopedic and Plastic Hand Surgeons. Skilled in acute, chronic and post-operative rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity. Intimately involved in the startup of the outpatient hand therapy department at UHC and two private practice hand and upper extremity facilities. Capable of providing successful client outcomes through inter-professional, comprehensive evaluation, orthotic fabrication, and client-centered interventions. Highly motivated and compassionate therapist who strives to provide the highest quality of care and achieves optimum therapy outcomes in a timely manner.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Founder & Managing Therapist
Kisner McGraw Hand to Shoulder Rehabilitation
08.2016 - Current
- Owner of a private occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of the hand and UE
- Hand therapist for a private practice occupational therapy clinic treating hand, arm and shoulder diagnosis
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care
- Responsible for creating and building a new hand therapy practice including clinic design, development of all aspects of clinic
- Responsible for hiring, training, managing and scheduling of office staff, aides, students and volunteers
- Responsible for scheduling, ordering and maintaining supplies
- Responsible for patient evaluations, est
- And updating POCs as well as discharges with appropriate services and equipment
- Responsible for patient satisfaction assurance
- Responsible for marketing facility to community, health care facilities and physicians
- Supervision of Level I and Level Il Occupational Therapy Fieldwork students.
Partner/Managing Therapist
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Center
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Hand therapist for a private practice occupational therapy clinic treating hand, arm and shoulder diagnosis
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care
- Responsible for creating and building a new hand therapy practice including clinic design, development of all aspects of clinic
- Responsible for hiring, training, managing and scheduling of office staff, aides, students and volunteers
- Responsible for scheduling, ordering and maintaining supplies
- Responsible for patient evaluations, est
- And updating POCs as well as discharges with appropriate services and equipment
- Responsible for patient satisfaction assurance
- Responsible for marketing facility to community, health care facilities and physicians
- Supervision of Level I and Level Il Occupational Therapy Fieldwork students.
Occupational Therapist
United Rehab at Johnson Center/UHC
12.2001 - 05.2009
- Established hand therapy program upon hiring of UHC's first hand surgeon
- Hand Therapist at hospital owned outpatient facility
- Supervision of Level I and Level II OT students
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning.
Occupational Therapist
Morgan Manor Nursing Home
12.2000 - 12.2001
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care including evaluation, treatment, participation in team management meetings, discharge planning.
Occupational Therapist
Heartland Nursing Home/HCR Manor Care
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care including evaluation, treatment, participation in team management meetings, and discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVOccupational Therapy
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1999
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Staff Training
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Leadership Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coaching and Mentoring
- New Business Development
- Driven and Determined
- Entrepreneurial Personality
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Attention to Detail
Student Education Experience
- Adjunct Faculty at WVU teaching Upper Extremity Rehabilitation OT 405 and Professional Foundations OT 301
- Guest Lectures for WVU School of Medicine and WVU Department of OT
- Extensive experience in supervision of over 40 Level I and over 25 Level II OT students
- Completed AOTA Fieldwork Educators Certificate Workshop
- Supervision of Student Volunteers
Licenses And Education
- Bachelor Degree, Social Work, 1995, West Virginia University
- Master Degree, Occupational Therapy, 1999, West Virginia University
- National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy, 1999-Present
- WV State License, 1999-Present
- Certified Hand Therapist, 2005-Present
Personal Information
Title: MOT, OTR/L, CHT
References
- Chad Miccuci, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Mountain State Orthopedics, Cjmiccuci@gmail.com
- Matt Schessler, MD, Orthopedics at Mountain State Orthopedics
- George Ball, MD, Chief, Sports Medicine. WVU Medicine, Department of Orthopedics., gbal@hsc.wvu.edu
- John Taras, MD, WVU Medicine, Department of Orthopedics., John.taras@hsc.wvu.edu
- Joe Prudhomme, MD, WVU Medicine Department of Orthopedics., Jprudhomme@hsc.wvu.edu
- Shafic Sraj, MD, WVU Medicine Department of Orthopedics., Srajs@hsc.wvu.edu
- Jon Kline, PA-C, WVU Medicine Department of Orthopedics., jklinemountaineer@yahoo.com
- Brandy Brown, OTD, Program Director Master of Science Occupational Therapy, University of Charleston., Brandybrown1@ucwv.edu
- Brianna Cain, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center., smilinbri@aol.com
Certification
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- Certified Hand Therapist Training - 2005. Specializing in treatment of the hand, arm and shoulder.
Timeline
Owner/Founder & Managing Therapist
Kisner McGraw Hand to Shoulder Rehabilitation
08.2016 - Current
Partner/Managing Therapist
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Center
07.2009 - 07.2016
Occupational Therapist
United Rehab at Johnson Center/UHC
12.2001 - 05.2009
Occupational Therapist
Morgan Manor Nursing Home
12.2000 - 12.2001
Occupational Therapist
Heartland Nursing Home/HCR Manor Care
09.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Social Work
West Virginia University
Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University
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