Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
PROMOTING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
MILITARY SERVICE
Timeline
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Kristy Uddin

Edmonds,WA

Summary

Experienced Occupational Therapist with over 23 years of progressive clinical practice in pediatrics and hand therapy, including achievement of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials. Passionate about education and professional development, with a strong interest in contributing to academic programs through teaching, mentoring future therapists, and engaging in collaborative learning.

Overview

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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Instructor for Level 2 Fieldwork

Northshore School District
  • Level 2 Fieldwork Experience | Fall 2025 Northshore School District
  • Level 2 Fieldwork Experience | Summer 2014 Harborview Medical Center

Occupational Therapist

Cole Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated pediatric clients and designed tailored treatment plans that enhance patient mobility and foster independence.

Occupational Therapist

Washington State School Districts
09.2005 - Current
  • Provide Occupational Therapy services and screen and evaluate students 3 years old to 21 years old to increase function with students with fine and sensory motor deficits.
  • Work synergistically in a team setting with teachers, psychologists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
  • Ensure best environment for students to learn in general education, special education, and Life-skills classrooms

Teaching Experience

Rocky Mountain University
2023 - Current
  • Developed evidence-based radiographic imaging concepts since January 2026. Conducted comprehensive research to enhance imaging techniques and methodologies. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate best practices in radiography. Presented findings at industry conferences to promote advancements in imaging sciences.
  • Crafted scientific documents to enhance clarity and comprehension. Conducted extensive research to support writing projects and validate claims. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical content. Edited and proofread manuscripts for accuracy, grammar, and adherence to guidelines. Developed templates and style guides for consistent formatting across publications. Presented findings in formal settings to engage stakeholders and promote understanding. Managed deadlines effectively to ensure timely completion of writing assignments.

Capstone Reviewer/Mentor Teacher

Variety of Colleges
2023 - Current

Mentor and support Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students in the development and completion of their capstone projects.

  • Rocky Mountain University January 2022 to present
  • Baylor University January 2023-December 2023
  • University of the Pacific June 2024-August 2025
  • Hawaii Pacific University June 2025 - August 2025

Occupational Therapist

Butterfly Pediatrics
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Part time Evaluator at Butterfly Pediatrics
  • Formulated personalized treatment plans to optimize patient mobility and autonomy.

Clinical Education Liaison

Whitworth University
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Link fieldwork coordinator in obtaining letters of intent for level II placements for prospective students.

Clinical Liaison

Kindred Healthcare
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Facilitate collaboration among doctors, case managers, social workers, and patients to evaluate and determine future patient admissions based on length of stay and treatment plan.
  • Present and cultivate professional relationships with doctors, case managers, and therapists to develop new referral sources.
  • Design, develop, and drive cutting edge sales strategies to increase admissions for medically complex patients.

Education and Research Director

Integrated Rehabilitation Group
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed and opened five hand therapy clinics. Coached, mentored and managed 17 hand therapists and clinic managers. Led hiring and retention processes.
  • Enhanced referrals from MDS, DOS, ARNPS, and PA-Cs by 30% at two clinic sites by fostering collaborative relationships with various medical groups and clinics.
  • Organized three Student Internships with local Occupational Therapy schools and guided their development.
  • Created a competency-based evaluation process for all Hand Therapists. Managed the process and creation of yearly training and development plans.

Outpatient Occupational Therapist and Clinical Specialist

Harborview Medical Center
03.2013 - 11.2015
  • Managed five outpatient hand therapists who independently planned the treatment and intervention for complex polytrauma upper extremity injuries.
  • Mentored and educated the department of occupational therapists on the treatment of patients with polytrauma and the fabrication of custom splints.
  • Created a therapist leadership group to improve patient outcomes, drive standardization, identify best practices, and promote center-wide collaboration.
  • Subject matter experience for Hand Fellows on protocol and therapy techniques used after surgery.

Clinic Director & Practicing Occupational Hand Therapy

Integrated Rehabilitation Group
10.2009 - 03.2013
  • Clinic director and practicing hand therapist managing one occupational therapy assistant, two front office coordinators, and one massage therapist.
  • Executed marketing strategies and business development efforts to engage doctors and insurance companies.
  • Facilitated and advertised community education seminars focused on joint protection for senior citizens and industrial workers.

Clinic Director & Practicing Occupational Hand Therapist

Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy
12.2003 - 09.2009
  • Scheduling of activities and performance of administrative functions to include program development, marketing and supervision of staff.
  • Provide Occupational Therapy services to children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Fine Motor and Gross Motor deficits.
  • Provide treatment to Hand Therapy patients with a comprehensive approach for the treatment and rehabilitation of the hands and upper extremities to include custom splinting, modalities, and conditioning to adults and children.

Education

Post Professional Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Rocky Mountain University
Provo, UT
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Eastern Washington University
Cheney
01-2003

Skills

  • Conducted educational workshops
  • Experienced educator
  • Collaborative teaching experience

Affiliations

  • Washington Occupational Therapy Associate
  • American Society of Hand Therapists
  • National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certification

  • Hand Therapy Certification Commission (2014)
  • Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist (2024)

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Annual Gala Auction, Co-chair (2024)
  • Inclusion and Preschool; Virtual Mountain West AOTA Conference (2020)
  • Overlake’s 5th Annual Symposium; Upper Extremity Trauma: Therapy After Grafts & Flaps (2016)
  • Washington Medical Case Management Association; What’s Hand Therapy (2016)
  • American Dental Hygienists’ Association; Joint Protection Techniques (2016)
  • Hand Therapy Practices to Hand Fellowship Doctors at Harborview Medical Center (February 2015)
  • UW Hand Symposium Rehabilitation Following Nerve Injury (2014)

PROMOTING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

  • Organized Backpack Drive and back safety for students | August 2007
  • 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade, Bothell, Washington promoting Occupational Therapy | July 2007 Job Fair
  • University of Washington for Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy | April 2008-10 “Write on” Summer Handwriting
  • Clinical Instructor Field Level 1 and 2 (4 students) in Pediatrics and Hand Therapy
  • Organized Self Study Group for Certification in Hand Therapy January 2015 - 2017

MILITARY SERVICE

Active Duty United States Air Force Veteran, Honorable Discharge 1994

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Cole Health
01.2025 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Butterfly Pediatrics
10.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Education Liaison

Whitworth University
06.2021 - 07.2022

Clinical Liaison

Kindred Healthcare
01.2017 - 08.2018

Education and Research Director

Integrated Rehabilitation Group
12.2015 - 01.2017

Outpatient Occupational Therapist and Clinical Specialist

Harborview Medical Center
03.2013 - 11.2015

Clinic Director & Practicing Occupational Hand Therapy

Integrated Rehabilitation Group
10.2009 - 03.2013

Occupational Therapist

Washington State School Districts
09.2005 - Current

Clinic Director & Practicing Occupational Hand Therapist

Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy
12.2003 - 09.2009

Clinical Instructor for Level 2 Fieldwork

Northshore School District

Teaching Experience

Rocky Mountain University
2023 - Current

Capstone Reviewer/Mentor Teacher

Variety of Colleges
2023 - Current

Post Professional Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Rocky Mountain University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Eastern Washington University
Kristy Uddin