Laureen Coffelt
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in diverse therapy environments, specializing in Hand Therapy and leading teams within a physician-owned orthopedic practice. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through innovative, patient-centered care and individualized treatment plans, showcasing a commitment to excellence. Recognized for identifying growth opportunities and mentoring fellow therapists, fostering a collaborative approach to therapy that drives productivity and effectiveness. Certified Hand Therapist since 2001, dedicated to navigating the complexities of patient needs in an evolving medical landscape.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist, CHT
OrthoSouth -MSK Group
Southaven, MS, Memphis, TN
06.2004 - Current
- Commenced the Hand Therapy Program in a Physician-Owned Orthopedic Practice, sixteen years ago, with growth to 2.8 FTE Hand Therapy/ Occupational Therapy positions.
- Exceeded productivity standards, consistently, while functioning as a Clinical Supervisor of Occupational Therapists and support staff.
- Enhanced the team model of Hand Surgeon-Hand Therapist through a Physician-based focused, with daily changing clinical needs being met. Consistently embraced the unpredictable needs of Surgeons, while in Clinic, to provide prompt and time-critical Therapy Services.
- Multi-tasked, daily, to interchangeably function in a team model.
- Utilized interpersonal skills and professional experience to meet the needs of each Surgeon and Patient
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
Memphis, TN
03.2002 - 06.2004
- Created the first Hand Therapy Position at Physiotherapy Associates, in Memphis, TN
- Travelled to multiple clinics in the same day, to serve the satellite clinic model
- Marketed the new program and Hand Therapy Specialty to the community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University Of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, CANADA05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture , Followed By Allied Health Focus
University Of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CANADASkills
- Custom static orthosis proficiency with innovation and focus on return to sport / return to work custom orthoses
- Activity Analysis and Client-Centered adaptation applied with all patients
- Management of FTE Occupational Therapy/ Hand Therapy Caseload while consistently exceeding productivity standards
- Previous experience in Level 1 Trauma Center, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU and Rehabilitation Unit
- Supervision of Occupational Therapy Students, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Technicians
- CHT Credentialing obtained 2001
- Consistent CEU and CME Attendance, including annual attendance at ASSH (American Society of Surgery for the Hand)
- CPR, Continuing Education, State Ethics/ Jurisprudence requirements consistently met
- Managed challenging transition from transcription to EMR program as a Clinical Supervisor
- Collaborative approach to patient intervention, with Surgeon, support staff
Accomplishments
- Published in JHS, Volume 38, Issue 2, P401-406, Feb 1, 2013: Measurement scales in clinical research of the upper extremity, part 1: general principles, measures of general health, pain, and patient patisfaction
- Published in JHS, Volume 38, Issue 2, P 407-12, Feb 1, 2013: Measurement scales in clinical research of the upper extremity, part 2: outcome measures in studies of the hand/ wrist and shoulder / elbow
- Co-Producer, Co-Editor, Choreographer: E-Video Submission for 2016 ASSH E-VIDEO Theater: Endo-Button Suspensionplasty: Pearls and Pitfalls
- Sponsored athlete, Pivot Cycles, as an Amigo Athlete
- 13-time Breck Epic Women's 6-day MTB Stage Race Finisher
- 2026 Duo Womens' Bronze Medalists, 24 HOURS in the Old Pueblo MTB Race, for Tuscon Medical Center
- 2nd Open Female, USAC 24 Solo MTB Championship, 2014
- Class Valedictorian, Class of 1993, Occupational Therapy, University of Western Ontario
- Varsity Cross Country Runner, Indoor Track; 5th place at Canadian Interuniveristy Athletic Union (CIAU) Cross Country Running Championships 1992
Affiliations
- ASSH and ASHT Member, since 2009 and 1999, respectively
- Los Locos Racing Member, Multi-Sport Elite Team
- Pivot Cycles: Sponsored Athlete, in Amigo Program
Certification
NBCOT Certification
CHT Certification obtained 2001
Languages
English
Interests
Environmental Preservation
Outdoor MTB and Gravel Bike Racing
Running
Junior Athlete Development in MTB Racing
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist, CHT
OrthoSouth -MSK Group
06.2004 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
03.2002 - 06.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture , Followed By Allied Health Focus
University Of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University Of Western Ontario
Education and Training
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