Drema Goodrich
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Doctoral-level occupational therapy practitioner (OTD expected May 2026), Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Certified Wound Therapist with advanced clinical training in oncology rehabilitation, wound and lymphedema management, neurorehabilitation, vision therapy, and vestibular dysfunction. Motivated and trustworthy clinician seeking a lymphedema therapist role, contributing specialty expertise and evidence-informed interdisciplinary care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Encompass Health
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions to medically complex patients in inpatient rehabilitation
- Facilitate activities of daily living retraining, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe discharge planning and community reintegration
- Maintain documentation in Cerner in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations
- Trained in locations including Tucson, Scottsdale, and Yuma
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2026
Doctoral Capstone Experience -
Mayo Clinic Outpatient Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ04-2026
Level II Fieldwork II-B - undefined
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Level II Fieldwork II-A - undefined
Assured / At Home Home Health
Tucson, AZ09-2025
Associate of Occupational Science - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Care, Health & Society
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2019
Associate of Science - undefined
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Cerner Electronic Health Record
- Epic Electronic Health Record
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License – Arizona (Active since July 2022)
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist – Klose Training (January 2026)
- Certified Wound Therapist – International Lymphedema & Wound Training Institute (March 2026)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Active)
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card – Arizona (Active)
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety
Research
2026 – Analysis of Culturally Relevant Occupations on the Diné Reservation
• Community-based participatory research examining physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of Diné rug weaving and associated musculoskeletal risk
• Role: Investigator; qualitative coding, task analysis, ergonomic assessment, and synthesis of culturally relevant occupational implications
• Funding Source: Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (ArizOTA) Grant, NAU Giving Day Fundraising
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Encompass Health
08.2022 - Current
Level II Fieldwork II-B - undefined
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Level II Fieldwork II-A - undefined
Assured / At Home Home Health
Associate of Occupational Science - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Care, Health & Society
University of Arizona
Associate of Science - undefined
Pima Community College
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Northern Arizona University
Doctoral Capstone Experience -
Mayo Clinic Outpatient Rehabilitation