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Marian Schrader, OT/L, CLT-ALM

Nebo,NC

Summary

Occupational Therapist with over 35 years of experience. My primary area of work has been Upper Extremity Rehabilitation and Lymphedema. I have been able to evaluate and perform personalized treatment for patients in order to enhance their quality of life and independence. I have been involved in program development, marketing and student supervision.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

OT/L

Caromont Rehab and Sports Medicine
03.2006 - 12.2025

Performed evaluations and personalized treatment for upper extremity diagnoses including fractures, nerve compression injuries, lateral/medial epicondylitis, CMC tendon arthroplasty, stroke, A1 pulley release, shoulder rehab, MC arthroplasty, and lymphedema for the upper and lower extremities. Primary supervisor for level one and two students. Performed program development including design of forms and quality assurance. Co-presenter at the 2012 NCOTA Spring Conference: "Role of OT in Managing Lymphedema".

OT/L

CAWH Physical Therapy
11.2002 - 08.2004

Assisted in development and management of Occupational Therapy department. Supported clinical evaluations and treatments for upper extremity conditions including fractures, tendon repairs, burns, nerve compression injuries, shoulder rehabilitation, stroke recovery, amputations, and general orthopedic concerns. Supervised occupational therapy students during clinical rotations. Aided in marketing and public relations strategies. Contributed to program development by designing forms and ensuring quality assurance.

OT/L

Proactive Therapy and Rehabilitation
07.1998 - 10.2002

Development and management of the OT dept. Performed clinical evaluations and treatments for upper extremity diagnoses including fractures, burns, nerve compression injuries, shoulder rehab, stroke, amputations and general orthopedic issues. Supervised OT staff as well as OT students. Carried out marketing and PR strategies. Performed program development including design of forms and quality assurance.

OT/L

Various OT Jobs When I Lived in California
1990 - 1997

I was on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ from 1985 to 1990. I worked in multiple OT settings from 1990 to 1997, including inpatient acute hospital, NICU, outpatient facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and subacute care. Contributed to teams at St. Bernadine's Medical Center and Reche Canyon Rehabilitation.

Education

Certification - Advanced Lymphedema Management

Academy of Lymphatic Studies
West Palm Beach, FL
02-2020

Certification - Lymphedema

Academy of Lymphatic Studies
West Palm Beach, FL
12-2016

Master of Arts - Christian Ministry With Emphasis in Counseling

International School of Theology
San Bernardino, CA
06-1990

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, NC
06-1984

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Goal setting experience
  • Activity analysis
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient evaluations
  • Treatment implementation
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Lymphedema
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Treatment plan adjustment
  • CPR/AED
  • Splinting

Timeline

OT/L

Caromont Rehab and Sports Medicine
03.2006 - 12.2025

OT/L

CAWH Physical Therapy
11.2002 - 08.2004

OT/L

Proactive Therapy and Rehabilitation
07.1998 - 10.2002

OT/L

Various OT Jobs When I Lived in California
1990 - 1997

Certification - Advanced Lymphedema Management

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

Certification - Lymphedema

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

Master of Arts - Christian Ministry With Emphasis in Counseling

International School of Theology

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

East Carolina University