Ty J. Pehrson, MOTR/L, CHT
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Highly experienced Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand therapist seeking teaching position at local university to share clinical experience and occupational therapy knowledge base with upcoming students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Hand Therapy
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2016 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence for all hand therapy supplies.
- Led quarterly Hand Therapy Team meetings to coordinate continuing education, mentoring of new therapists and
- Treated hand patients 3 days/week.
Clinical Instructor
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2009 - 02.2024
- Supervised 25 level II fieldwork students providing mentorship and assessing progress, teaching treatment techniques, orthotic fabrication, and treatment planning, evidence-based practice, and time management skills.
Staff Certified Hand Therapist
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2009 - 11.2016
- Perrformed evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge planning for full caseload of patients with UE injuries and disorders.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Fabricated custom-molded orthoses for patients at advanced level.
- Maintained working relationships with hand surgeons, primary care physicians and other healthcare workers in the community.
Staff Hand Therapist
Advanced Medical Therapy
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Created Hand Therapy Department for new clinic including ordering supplies, marketing, and reviewing documentatin software.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining organized treatment areas, preparing equipment, and updating inventory as needed.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Mentored student therapists during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth within the field of hand therapy.
Staff Hand Therapist
Strength Training Inc.
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Streamlined clinic operations in an outpatient hand clinic by maintaining organized treatment areas, preparing equipment, and updating inventory as needed.
- Responsible for evaluating, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and discharge planning for full caseload of hand therapy patients.
- Fabricated custom-molded orthoses for numerous upper extremity disorders.
Staff Hand Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining organized treatment areas, preparing equipment, and updating inventory as needed.
- Responsible for evaluation, treatment, treatment implementation of full caseload of upper extremity patients in out-patient clinic connected to hand surgeon's office.
- Worked side-by-side with hand surgeon to discuss patient cases and give recommendation for post surgical orthoses.
Staff Hand Therapist
The Hand Center
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining organized treatment areas, preparing equipment, and updating inventory as needed.
- Responsible for evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and discharge planning of full caseload of post-surgical patients in hand surgeon's office.
- Consulted with hand surgeon regarding status of patient recovery.
- Performed serial casting and fabrication of custom-molded orthoses for post-surgical patients.
Staff Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Bannock Regional Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2003
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Staff Pediatric Occupational Therapist
California Children's Services
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Setting - Outpatient pediatric clinic.
- Responsible for evaluating, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and discharge planning for pediatric patients with neurological and orthopedic disorders including: CP, MD, spina bifida, SCI, TBI, and JRA.
- Fabricated custom-molded orthoses for immobilization, writing, and jointpositioning.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.1995
High School Diploma -
American Fork High School
American Fork, UT05.1986
Skills
- Advanced Orthosis fabrication
- Lymphedema Treatment
- Staff Management
- Program Administration
Accomplishments
Created and lead weekend orthosis course for intermediate orthosis fabrication.
Guest lecturer at Midwestern University and Northern Arizona University.
Certification
Certified Hand Therapist
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Hand Therapy
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2016 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2009 - 02.2024
Staff Certified Hand Therapist
Spooner Physical Therapy
11.2009 - 11.2016
Staff Hand Therapist
Advanced Medical Therapy
06.2007 - 11.2009
Staff Hand Therapist
Strength Training Inc.
05.2006 - 06.2007
Staff Hand Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
10.2004 - 05.2006
Staff Hand Therapist
The Hand Center
10.2003 - 10.2004
Staff Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Bannock Regional Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2003
Staff Pediatric Occupational Therapist
California Children's Services
01.1999 - 07.2000
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas Woman's University
High School Diploma -
American Fork High School
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