Catherine A. SALO ________ OTD, OTR/L, MSG

• Instrumental in the BICU's accreditation process, contributing to the program's development, improvement initiatives, policy development, and education to support excellence in burn rehab and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Served as the Lead OT for the Burn ICU, delivering specialized care to critically ill burn patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within a Level 1 trauma center, while managing rapidly changing conditions within the Operating Room and In-Patient settings.
• Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans within Neurology, Orthopedic, Cardiac, Oncology, and Medical Intensive Care settings, while specializing in In-Patient Burn Unit.
• Well versed on usage of therapeutic devices, machines, orthoses, lifting, and transfer techniques of complex patients.

• Delivered individualized, concierge-level therapy services to Jim Irsay in his private residence, focusing on advanced mobility, functional performance, chronic pain management, and wellness strategies.
• Developed and implemented highly specialized treatment plans addressing orthopedic, neurological, and complex health concerns with an emphasis on optimizing independence and quality of life.
• Coordinated seamlessly with medical specialists, personal trainers, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care at an executive level.
• Maintained the highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism within a high-profile, private environment.

• Doctoral Capstone Experience (576 Hours): Developed routine, post-discharge, follow-up system focused on secondary stroke prevention for implementation into VA's policies to ensure patients receive adequate support and rehabilitation resources.

Lvl II: 2nd Rotation (483 Hours): See St.V job info.

Lvl II: 1st Rotation (428 Hours) Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care / Respite / Hospice

• Coordinated care of various conditions including: dementia, stroke, dysphagia, cerebral palsy, amputations.
• Managed caseload of 13-19 patients per day; successful in tight deadlines / fast-paced atmosphere.

Lvl I D: Created an Adult Day Services Project

• Geriatric focused: Created rehabilitation exercises / activities for approx. 30 geriatric persons to improve independence and mobility based on deficits / age-limitations.

Lvl I C: (126 Hours) Outpatient OT Clinic

• Competency training: performed various OT modalities including ultrasound, TENS, ASTYM, heat therapies, and manual therapeutic massage.

Lvl I B: Center for Hip and Knee surgery

• In-Patient rehabilitation specifically focused on safely improving patient's abilities to stand, ambulate, and perform functional transfers by improving strength and range of motion in lower extremities following hip and knee replacements.
• Immediate mobility techniques and exercises within 24 hours following surgical operations.

• Graduated Cum Laude with 3.514 GPA
• Inducted member into the National Society of Leadership and Success.

• Earned Magna Cum Laude with 3.733 GPA

• Graduated Cum Laude with 3.514 GPA.
• Inducted member into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology
• Member of National Society of Leadership & Success; less than 5% of student population.
• Major Concentration: Pre-Occupational Therapy