Registered Occupational Therapist
Certification No. 419325
Licensed Occupational Therapist
License No. OC-00290-L
Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate
American Board of Disability Analysts
Certificate No. 4196-96
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Certificate No. 17964
Certified Case Manager
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Certificate No. 03618
Certification in Continuing Engineering Education/Ergonomics: Evaluation & Upper Limb/Back Disorders
The University of Michigan
Course No. 9344
American Occupational Therapy Association
Certification No. 419325
Ergonomic Certification Program - Roy Mathesson 2002
 

1980 B.S./O.T.
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
1990 J.D.
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, PA
9/79 – 5/80 Internship
Woodhaven Center
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
5/79 – 9/79 Internship
Friends Psychiatric Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
1/79 – 5/79 Internship
Philadelphia Veterans Administration
Philadelphia, PA

Continuing Education/Professional Seminars on ADA, Essential Functions/Job Analyses, Disability Management, and Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Life Care Planning for the Traumatic Brain Injury; Life Care Planning for Spinal Cord Injury; Ergonomics and Job Accommodation.
 

February 1981 - Present
Danmar Associates, Frazer, PA
Disability Analyst/Rehabilitation Counselor

Confers with medical professional treating personnel to determine the degree of disability, to confirm medical needs and care plans. Based upon communications with medical and professional treating personnel, confirm the vocational needs of an individual in relation to required work accommodation. Supervises and coordinates team of rehabilitation professionals to provide in community services to coordinate medical care services to enhance an individual’s recovery. Coordinate return to accommodated work duties with pre-injury employer, provide post-employment follow-up and supportive employment services to include job accommodation and the purchase of ergonomically designed tools and equipment to facilitate adjustment to and maintenance of employment. Performs record reviews and client interview to determine the long term medical needs and associated costs related to medical malpractice, third party liability, auto no-fault, long-term disability, worker’s compensation, and other general liability claims. Developed, implemented, and supervised program in maintaining compliance with the ADA and applicable worker’s compensation statutes for a nationally based manufacturing organization. Complete plant-wide ADA compliant job analyses for multi-state manufacturing and service organizations. Provide employers (both public and private) with consulting services and non-discriminatory employment practices; assist with mediation/resolution of disability claims.

1980 - 1981
Association for Rehabilitation Consultants, Narberth, PA
Rehabilitation Counselor

Provide medical management services to catastrophically injured individuals to include determining long-term care needs. Develop medical rehabilitation plans, consulted with physicians regarding treatment and follow-up. Determined medical needs and associated costs in relation to disabilities over an individual’s lifetime. Assistive equipment and transportation/mobility needs. Assess client potential for returning to employment, completed work analyses and coordinated with rehabilitation team regarding ancillary and vocational services.

1979 – 1980
Woodhaven Center/Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Registered Staff Occupational Therapist

Evaluate the nature and extent of disabilities, mostly related to neurologic disorders associated with problematic births. Develop therapeutic rehabilitation plan and provided direct occupational therapy services to MH/MR client base.

1976 – 1978
Associate for Retarded Citizens, Rochester, NY
Occupational Therapy Assistant

Assisted senior staff therapist in providing occupational therapy evaluation, therapeutic services, and prepared clients for off-site training program. Completed occupational therapy evaluations for clients in vocational programs.
 

• American Occupational Therapy Association (member from 1980 – Present)
• American Board of Disability Analyst (member from 2000 – Present)
• Recognized as Rehabilitation Specialist in Head Trauma and Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.
• 22 years of experience in the rehabilitation community with multiple disability populations.
• Guest lecturer – CNA Insurance Company: Head Trauma/Spinal Cord Injury/Long-Term Care Needs.
• Guest lecturer – Temple University Physical Therapy Department: The Role and Integration of a Therapist in the Private Employment Sector.
• Guest lecturer – Temple University Occupational Therapy Department: The Role and Development of Work Accommodations within Industry.
• Guest lecturer – Hahnemann University Physical Therapy Department: The Role of the Clinical Therapist in Developing Work Accommodation within Industry.
• 23 years of experience in providing disability management services to private industry and catastrophically injured.
• Guest lecturer – Pennsylvania Bar Association; ADA, the obligations between employer and employee.

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