Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Julie Kenny

Concentra Medical Centers
Phoenix,AZ
2
Languages
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience

Experienced Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. Skilled in developing engaging educational experiences, adapting instructional methods to support diverse learning needs. Strong focus on building collaborative relationships with patients, students, and colleagues through effective communication and instructional strategies.

Work History

Certified Hand Therapist

22 Years 10 Months
Concentra Medical Centers | 01.2004 - Current
  • Evaluated and treated a wide variety of adult post-surgical, acute, and chronic conditions of the upper extremity in multiple outpatient rehabilitation clinics serving private health and worker’s compensation insurance cases.
  • Clinical instruction of occupational therapy interns to ensure appropriate knowledge base for evaluation and treatment of patients, teaching and refining manual therapy skills, splinting, and documentation, and ensuring successful participation in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Evaluated upper extremity function and developed individualized hand therapy treatment plans.
  • Fabricated custom orthoses to support recovery, protection, and functional alignment.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercise programs to improve range of motion, strength, and dexterity.
  • Fabricated custom splints and orthoses to support recovery and functional positioning.

Certified Hand Therapist - Full-time

1 Year
Arizona Rehabilitation Associates | 01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Evaluated and treated diverse adult and pediatric post-surgical, acute, and chronic upper extremity conditions (neurological, orthopedic, peripheral nerve injuries) in outpatient rehabilitation clinics for private health, worker’s compensation, and medicare insurance cases.
  • Evaluated upper-extremity conditions and developed individualized rehabilitation plans.
  • Fabricated custom splints and orthoses to support healing and functional recovery.
  • Educated patients on home exercise programs, precautions, and joint protection techniques.

Certified Hand Therapist / Therapy Director - Full-time

3 Years
Concentra Medical Centers | 01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Evaluation and treatment of adult UE injuries/conditions in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic serving private health and worker’s compensation cases.
  • Managed daily clinic operations, prepared budget requests, and generated financial revenue/expense and monthly statistics reports to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Supervised and coordinated staff therapists, therapy technicians, and ancillary therapy staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Clinical instruction of occupational therapy interns to ensure appropriate knowledge base for evaluation and treatment of patients, teaching and refining manual therapy skills, splinting, and documentation, and ensuring successful participation in interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Lead Occupational Therapist

3 Years
St. Mary’s Medical Center | 01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Evaluated and treated adult patients with diverse injuries and conditions in inpatient trauma hospital setting, including ICU, step-down ICU, and neuro/ortho/med-surg units, improving patient recovery outcomes.
  • Evaluated and treated adult upper extremity injuries and conditions (orthopedic and neurological) in trauma hospital outpatient clinic, enhancing patient rehabilitation effectiveness.
  • Managed daily operations of inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy services, supervising staff therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and ancillary therapy staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Clinical instruction of occupational therapy interns to ensure appropriate knowledge base for evaluation and treatment of patients, teaching and refining manual therapy skills, splinting, and documentation, and ensuring successful participation in interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Education

Bachelor’s of Health Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Florida | Gainesville

with Honors

Specialty Certification - Certified Hand Therapist

HTCC

Skills

Teaching/Clinical Instruction
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
UE joint mobilization / manual therapy
Fabrication of Static / Dynamic Splints and Orthoses
Wound Care
Pediatric and adult care in variety of clinical settings

Accomplishments

    Guest lecturer provided splinting instruction and workshop to NAU physical therapy students in Phoenix, AZ at downtown campus.

    Inservice education provided to physician and therapist colleagues at various hospitals, clinics, and educational meetings.

    Substitute teacher for various middle and high school subjects at Great Hearts Academies, including short and long-term assignments.

Certification

Occupational Therapy License - State of Arizona

Occupational Therapist Registered - National Board for the Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Hand Therapist - specialty certification from Hand Therapy Certification Commission

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Certified Hand Therapist

Concentra Medical Centers
01.2004 - CurrentRead More

Certified Hand Therapist - Full-time

Arizona Rehabilitation Associates
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More

Certified Hand Therapist / Therapy Director - Full-time

Concentra Medical Centers
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More

Lead Occupational Therapist

St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000Read More

University of Florida

Bachelor’s of Health Science from Occupational Therapy
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HTCC

Specialty Certification from Certified Hand Therapist
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Julie Kenny