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Lilly Martin

Nashville,TN

Summary

Pursuing a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Belmont University, expected graduation in May 2025. Through personal experiences as a lifelong patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, fostered a deep understanding of rehabilitation and a commitment to helping others regain independence. Passionate advocate dedicated to inclusive care and empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve independence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Capstone

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - Current

Advancing Occupational Therapy in Postpartum and Pelvic Health

  • Coordinated development and launch of OT postpartum program at TriStar Centennial.
  • Collaborated with diverse healthcare professionals to enhance OT’s role in postpartum care.

Fieldwork Level II

Gigi’s Playhouse
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Independently led programs for adults and children with Down syndrome, provided individualized OT treatment, and advocated for OT’s role in inclusive settings
  • Expanded pediatric expertise by shadowing additional pediatric professionals

Fieldwork Level II

TriStar Southern Hills
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Completed Fieldwork Level II at one of the top 10% inpatient rehab facilities nationwide
  • Managed my clinical instructor’s caseload independently, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care

Fieldwork Level I

Currey Ingram Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Completed pediatric Fieldwork Level I at a specialized school for students with learning differences
  • Observed multi-sensory approaches and developed skills in adaptive, student-centered interventions

Fieldwork Level I

Friends Life Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Completed Fieldwork Level I at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities
  • Engaged in direct support, group facilitation, and adaptive strategies to support individual client goals

Shadowing

Orthopedics Associates
Destin, FL
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Shadowed an OTD Certified Hand Therapist in Destin, FL, observing and supporting care for adult patients in an outpatient setting post-surgery
  • Gained hands-on exposure to therapeutic techniques and post-operative protocols for hand therapy

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2022

Certification

  • Pelvic Health Therapy
  • Physical Agent Modalities
  • CPR

Accomplishments

  • Speaker at various St. Jude events, including the Rahm Golf Tournament, which raised over $2 million
  • OTD Ambassador: Assisted with Belmont Interview Days (2022-2024)
  • BSOTA Board Member (2022-2023)
  • Lakeshore United Methodist Church Camp, 2015 - 2020, Volunteer and Special Needs Camp Counselor, accumulating over 1,000 hours of service
  • CREA – Peru Mission Work, 2017 - Present, Volunteer in educational programs for rural schools
  • Personal experience as a lifelong OT patient due to a stroke at birth

Research

Social and Independent Living Outcomes in Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Programs

  • Led a qualitative research initiative exploring the experiences of students with intellectual disabilities in IPSE programs

Timeline

Capstone

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Fieldwork Level II

Gigi’s Playhouse
09.2024 - 12.2024

Fieldwork Level II

TriStar Southern Hills
06.2024 - 08.2024

Fieldwork Level I

Currey Ingram Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024

Fieldwork Level I

Friends Life Community
01.2023 - 05.2023

Shadowing

Orthopedics Associates
05.2020 - 08.2020

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

Belmont University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Mississippi
Lilly Martin