Maeve Grady

Compassionate, dedicated occupational therapist with varied experience in achieving positive outcomes with complex patient populations in pediatrics and adults, demonstrating a dynamic, proficient skillset in acute and medically complex settings. Adept at implementing advanced knowledge of oncology and chronic disease/disability and its impact on rehabilitation, with a demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate and effective evidence-based patient care. Passionate about the transition aged-youth population with experience showcasing a nuanced understanding of their unique needs. Dynamic understanding of treatment planning, task and environmental modification, education, and interprofessional collaboration. Recognized by academic institution and state OT association for leadership within student organizations and initiatives, contributing to a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

Intensive courses completed for advancement of knowledge in specialty topics

• Life Skills Enabling Technology (LSET) - occupation-based community programming for transition-aged youth

• Perspectives in Oncology - advanced practice knowledge of OT in the rehabilitation process in the realm of oncology through both a pediatric and adult lens

• Occupational Therapy in Acute Care - clinically based practical knowledge and skill development of patients with high medical complexity in the acute hospital and rehab setting

Community Impact

• Eileen Egan Award Recipient (2024); awarded to the student who most exemplifies the mission of Spalding University while on campus and on Level II Fieldwork, demonstrates leadership within state and national organizations, engages in community outreach, and demonstrates compassion and empathy engaging with peers and others

• Adapted Toys Workshop (2023); volunteer with student organization to adapt toys for accessibility using switch adaptation to serve needs of children with various conditions

• Doctoral Capstone Experience (2023); following completion of Level II Fieldwork, invited to complete research for doctorate capstone project at prestigious St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)

• KOTA Future Leader Award (2023)

• New Directions Housing Center: Repair Affair; volunteered in modification of homes following OT assessment to meet identified safety and independence deficits of adults identified (2023, 2022)

• Documentation Mentoring; individualized peer coaching to instruct processes for completing thorough and accurate documentation across varying populations, settings, and session types (2022)

• Home Assessment: New Directions Housing Center, "Home for Life" Mobile Application; completed home assessment for community-dwelling older adult to support ability to safely age in place (2022)

• Mental Health Initiatives Community Presentation: CHOICES Life Resource Center; educated regarding role transition, health and financial management for new and expecting parents (2022)

• Intensive courses completed for advancement of knowledge in specialty topics
• Life Skills Enabling Technology (LSET) - occupation-based community programming for transition-aged youth
• Perspectives in Oncology - advanced practice knowledge of OT in the rehabilitation process in the realm of oncology through both a pediatric and adult lens
• Occupational Therapy in Acute Care - clinically based practical knowledge and skill development of patients with high medical complexity in the acute hospital and rehab setting

• Eileen Egan Award Recipient, 2024, Awarded to the student who most exemplifies the mission of Spalding University while on campus and on Level II Fieldwork, demonstrates leadership within state and national organizations, engages in community outreach, and demonstrates compassion and empathy engaging with peers and others
• Adapted Toys Workshop, 2023, Volunteer with student organization to adapt toys for accessibility using switch adaptation to serve needs of children with various conditions
• Doctoral Capstone Experience, 2023, Following completion of Level II Fieldwork, invited to complete research for doctorate capstone project at prestigious St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)
• KOTA Future Leader Award, 2023
• New Directions Housing Center: Repair Affair, 2023, 2022, Volunteered in modification of homes following OT assessment to meet identified safety and independence deficits of adults identified
• Documentation Mentoring, 2022, Individualized peer coaching to instruct processes for completing thorough and accurate documentation across varying populations, settings, and session types
• Home Assessment, 2022, Completed home assessment for community-dwelling older adult to support ability to safely age in place
• Mental Health Initiatives Community Presentation, 2022, Educated regarding role transition, health and financial management for new and expecting parents

• Systematic Review Study, 05/01/23, 08/31/23, What is the effectiveness of ADL/IADL interventions on increasing independence in life skills for transition aged-youth? Presented with research team at KOTA Conference, 2023
• Capstone Project, 08/01/23, 12/31/23, Implementation of Emotional Regulation Strategies for Children and Youth in Congregate Foster Care

• Professional Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA)- AOTA.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (varies by state) - Kentucky Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate(OTD )- Spalding University Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy