Occupational Therapist Medical
Resume:
Bernice Porter
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
**************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Centura Center for Rehabilitation- (Transfer from Colorado Sport and Spine - Centura)
Pueblo, CO
June 2010 to Present
Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist –
Evaluation and treatment of upper extremity injuries for diverse population of patients including work
injured, ortho/neuro, pediatric and geriatric populations. Duties include onsite work site evaluation,
splint fabrication, evaluation fitting and instruction in use of Saebo orthotic for neuro patients, functional
capacity evaluation, clinical management of work injured patient with CCOM doctors and performing all
AMA range of motion testing for work injured patients.
Concentra Medical Center
Colorado Springs, CO
June 1999 to Present
Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist/Therapy Director
Independently maintained occupational therapy referred upper extremity patients at two separate
facilities. Duties included evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity injured patients,
splinting, work site evaluation, patient and employer education – onsite, performing range of motion per
AMA guidelines, functional capacity evaluations and maintenance of clinic supply/equipment in
outpatient setting.
Currently working PRN – one day per week performing work site evaluation and functional capacity
evaluation.
WSI
Colorado Springs, CO
June 2005 to Present
PRN Occupational Therapist –
Weekend coverage – at skilled nursing, acute, subacute, rehabilitation facilities and home health care.
Duties include evaluation and treatment of adult ortho/neuro/multiple medical diagnoses.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
October 2005 to February 2008
PRN Occupational Therapist –
Weekend coverage for subacute rehabilitation hospital. Duties included evaluation and treatment of
ortho/neuro adult rehab patient caseload.
Synergy Neuromuscular Massage
Colorado Springs, CO
June 1998 to August 2005
Liscensed Massage Therapist/Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
Self owned business. Focus on rehabilitation, relaxation and integration of the mind and body for
wellness.
Hands On Therapy
Colorado Springs, CO
February 1994 to December 1998
Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Evaluation, development of treatment plan and care of upper quadrant injuries in a private physical
therapist – CHT owned clinic. Clinic specialized in wrist/carpal evaluation and specialized care for
chronic conditions. Patient population included repetitive motion injuries, carpal instabilities, postural
issues, trauma and post op. Also completed functional capacity evaluations, custom splint fabrications,
work site evaluation and on site therapy at two different local companies.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs,
August 1993 to January 1994
Occupational Therapist
Sole Occupational therapist starting up and maintaining outpatient care at the Outlook Center in Pueblo,
Co with shared time between Colorado Springs Clinic. Patient population was primarily adult upper
extremity injuries. Duties included evaluation and treatment of upper extremity patients, including work
site evaluations and functional capacity evaluations.
Marian Medical Center
Santa Maria, CA
May 1991 to June 1993
Occupational Therapist
Outpatient care – Evaluation and treatment of multiple diagnoses in all ages including work comp upper
extremity injuries, trauma, burns, amputations, replants, post-op, neuro/ortho.
Inpatient care – OT evaluation and treatment of ortho/neuro population
Extended Care – OT evaluation and treatment of subacute and skilled nursing ortho/neuro caseload.
Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation Institute
Aurora, CO
December 1990 to March 1991
Occupation Therapist –
Inpatient adult rehabilitation. Duties included evaluation and treatment of adult ortho/neuro, home
assessments, care coordination with physical and speech therapy and discharge planning.
Rocky Mountain Rehabilitation Institute
Aurora, CO
September 1990 to November 1990
Student Intern Occupational Therapist – Adult Rehabilitation
Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center
May 1990 to August 1990
Student Intern Occupational Therapist – Adult inpatient psychiatric population.
Education
1998 Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy
Colorado Springs,
NeuroMuscular Massage therapy
1990 Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
1987 University of Wyoming – Laramie, WY
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certifications:
Hand Therapy Certifications – cert #102******* – Dec 2002
State of Colorado /License Occupational Therapy - #2201
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy #977835 - Feb 1991
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