Catherine Murray
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Rehabilitation
TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Successfully opened TIRR Memorial Hermann's 8th outpatient location
- Developed and presented in "Advancing Clinical Practice in Seating and Mobility" CEU Course
- Serve as Co-Chair for the Allies for Improving the Disability Experience (AIDE) Employee Resource Group for Memorial Hermann
- Partnered with community partners to develop and host inclusive recreation events as the Community Outreach Recreation and Arts Inclusion lead for TIRR Memorial Hermann
- Serve as iGenerate Co-Chair for TIRR MH
- Continue to oversee the development of the monthly Leadership and Professional Development Series for the Memorial Hermann Network
- Streamlined therapy processes for increased efficiency, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction levels as well as standardization across the rehab network.
OT Fellowship Program Director
TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Successfully obtained accreditation through AOTA for the TIRR MH Neurologic OT Fellowship for the first time
- Develop, assess, modify, and maintain fellowship program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate and measure outcomes of the fellowship program and implement changes to the program as needed
- Facilitate quarterly meetings with Fellowship Advisory Council
- Provide mentorship to clinical site mentors and fellows
- Developed and co-lead first annual Mentor Retreat
- Created and launched monthly Leadership and Professional Development series for fellows and Memorial Hermann Network
- Serve as Community Outreach Recreation and Arts inclusion Project Lead
- Serve as Education and Awareness Sub-Committee Lead for Allies for the Improvement of Disability Experience (AIDE) ERG
- Rising Star Program Cohort 2.0
Occupational Therapist
TIRR Memorial Hermann Inpatient
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Selected to serve as interim clinical coordinator
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development
- Trained as superuser for various equipment and processes including scheduling, FES/Xcite devices, and MPage/Electronic Coverage Cards.
- Developed and implemented Return to Driving screening process for inpatients with SCI
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Occupational Therapist
TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented SCI ARM Community Based Program
- Co-lead SCI Outpatient Focus Group
- Developed and instructed Assistive Technology and Casting modules for new employees
- Developed and presented multiple clinical collaborations on Assistive Technology, intervention strategies for SCI, and SCI ARM
Education
MBA -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX08.2024
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2014
Skills
- Staff Management
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Performance Metrics
- Process Implementation
- Budget Development
- Quality Improvement
- Employee Training Program
Professional Presentations
- "Thinking Outside the Classroom: How to Advance the OT Profession Through Collaborative Experiential Learning Opportunities" Platform Presentation at 2023 AOTA Education Summit
- "Leadership and Professional Development: The Road to Improving Employee Engagement" Platform Presentation at 2023 Annual ACRM Conference
- "Seating and Positioning for Wellness: When do Custom Molded Seating Systems Become Standard Consideration as Opposed to Last Resort?" Platform Presentation at ASCIP Annual Conference in 2022
- "How to Optimize Manual Wheelchair Seating Systems to Promote Meaningful Engagement in ADLs" Platform Presentation at AOTA Annual Conference in 2022
- "A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Functional Neurologic Disorder" Platform Presentation at ASCIP Annual Conference in 2019
- "Translating Upper Extremity Research into a Wellness Based Model" Platform Presentation at ASCIP Annual Conference in 2017
- "Promoting Student Engagement and Clinical Experience through a Pro Bono, Student-Run Clinic" Poster Presentation at AOTA Annual Conference in 2016
Certification
Ride Designs Custom Mold Certified
Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Accomplishments
Awarded 2nd Place in Memorial Hermann's Robust Process Improvement Expo in the Leadership Category
Research Experience
Myndmove Study (01/2019 - 02/2022): Selected as interventionist for externally funded, multi site randomized control trial investigating recovery of the upper extremity in SCI
Timeline
Manager of Rehabilitation
TIRR Memorial Hermann
11.2022 - Current
OT Fellowship Program Director
TIRR Memorial Hermann
08.2021 - 01.2023
Occupational Therapist
TIRR Memorial Hermann Inpatient
07.2018 - 11.2022
Occupational Therapist
TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient
04.2016 - 07.2018
MBA -
West Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University