Devin Godber
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Certified Hand Therapist with extensive experience at Children's Hospital Colorado, specializing in orthosis fabrication and evidence-based treatment plans. Proven ability to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative therapeutic strategies. Skilled in motion analysis and interpersonal communication, ensuring optimal care and support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluate patients with upper extremity conditions through infancy to early adulthood.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address client needs effectively.
- Develop treatment plans and home programming to support patient goals.
- Fabricate custom orthoses with a variety of splinting materials to promote functional positioning, protect healing tissues, facilitate post operative healing to maximize limb use.
- Provide casting techniques for soft tissue lengthening and/or capsular stretching to improve motion of upper extremity joints.
- Utilize most recent evidence to support therapy plan of care, orthosis use, and home program implementation
Occupational Therapist (Orthopedic)
Peak Physical Therapy and Wellness
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to maximize patient outcomes postoperatively.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic activities to improve patients' functional abilities.
- Monitored progress and adjusted therapy techniques based on individual patient responses.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Promotion
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY08-2014
Skills
- Orthosis fabrication and casting application
- Assessment of conditions and clinical presentation to direct therapy plan of care
- Wound care post operatively; scar assessment and management
- Exercise prescription and home programming
- Motion analysis for functional use of upper limbs
- Activity adaptation and modifications for patient specific abilities and goals
- Interpersonal communication throughout disciplines to maximize patient outcomes
- Interpretation of peer reviewed literature to ensure evidence-based care
- Dissemination of information with novel therapeutic ideas to contribute to body of knowledge
Certification
- Certified Hand Therapist #202405252 - Active 2024 through 2029
- Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist in Colorado - #404489/OT.0005552
Timeline
Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
02.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Orthopedic)
Peak Physical Therapy and Wellness
08.2018 - 02.2022
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Promotion
University of Wyoming