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Work History
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Fieldwork II Experience
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Mitchell Gruda

Presbyterian Hospital Outpatient Rehab
Albuquerque,NM
9
years of professional experience

I am a 5th year OT seeking a full time outpatient hands position. All my professional experience is in the outpatient orthopedic setting. I am proficient at treating acute, post-operative, chronic and repetitive injuries. Pursuing CHT track.

Work History

Occupational Therapist

4 Years 9 Months
UNMH Hospitals Outpatient Hand Therapy | 01.2022 - Current
  • Full-time orthopedic caseload
  • Acute and chronic/repetitive injuries
  • Experienced with complex wound care
  • Experienced with extensive orthotic fabrication
  • Regular CI for level I and level II FW students
  • Instructor for inpatient therapist splinting rotations
  • Distinguished therapist of the year 2024

Occupational Therapist

6 Months
Presbyterian Hospital Outpatient Rehab | 04.2026 - Current
  • PRN outpatient therapist
  • Float between outpatient locations
  • Diverse orthopedic caseload

Home Health Aide/Group Home Manager

1 Year 7 Months
ARCA Opening Doors | 06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Caregiving services for individuals on the DD waiver
  • Managed 24/7 care staff
  • Coordinated medical and therapy care

Education

Master's - Occupational Therapy

University of New Mexico | 12-2021

School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of New Mexico | 05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of New Mexico | 05-2017

Fieldwork II Experience

  • Inpatient acute care and ICU, UNMH
  • Outpatient hand therapy, UNMH

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Presbyterian Hospital Outpatient Rehab
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Occupational Therapist

UNMH Hospitals Outpatient Hand Therapy
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Home Health Aide/Group Home Manager

ARCA Opening Doors
06.2017 - 01.2019Read More

University of New Mexico

Master's from Occupational Therapy
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University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science from Biology
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University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Mitchell Gruda