Grace B. Overcash, OT, CVE, CHT

EDUCATION /CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri 1975 (GPA3.85)
Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed
Certified Vocational Evaluator 1988
Certified Hand Therapist 1991

References Available Upon Request

WORK EXPERIENCE

INTEGRATED THERAPEUTICS, LLC
Title: Independent Contractor, Certified Hand Therapist      Current Phoenix, AZ · Contract/per diem Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy coverage for hand clinics, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, etc. valley-wide. · Responsible for direct patient care and documentation of patient evaluation and treatment per administrator/supervising therapist as needed for absentee therapist. · Responsible for professional liability insurance, licensure and certification fees, CPR certification and all professional credentialing and fees as mandated by the state of Arizona and by national professional governing boards.

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES
Title: Certified Hand Therapist        March 22, 2004 to April 26, 2006     Peoria, AZ
Direct patient care for rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity injuries. Development of close relationship with hand surgeons and referral sources to enhance patient outcomes and to grow the hand therapy program.  Responsible for marketing and development of hand therapy program at Sky Harbor and Peoria Physical Therapy clinics.  Assist in development and adherence of standards of practice, documentation forms/protocol, and upgrading of splinting codes and charges

HAND THERAPY PROFESSIONALS
Title: Clinical Director                September 2002 to February 24, 2004      Phoenix, AZ Conception, organization, planning and implementation of a new hand therapy private practice within two geographical clinics.  Direct patient care for rehabilitation of the injured worker with upper extremity trauma.  Responsible for adherence to professional standards of practice, code of ethics and confidentiality. Supervision and mentoring of professional staff and management of ancillary staff.  Coordination of services within an established industrial network of private physical therapy clinics.  Growth of the business from one licensed treating therapist to an organization of four therapists and an administrative assistant.  Responsible for marketing and establishing relationships with referral sources.

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES     December 2001 to September 2002       Glendale, AZ ·
Title: Certified Hand Therapist
Implementation of new hand therapy program within a large, established physical therapy clinic. · Responsible for marketing of new hand program and follow up with hand surgeons and orthopedic surgeons in our geographical area. · Evaluation and treatment of acute traumatic and post operative hand injuries. · Education of staff and primary care physicians regarding hand therapy services.

NOVACARE REHABILITATION    June 6, 2000 to December 2001
Title: Certified Hand Therapist Phoenix, AZ
·Direct patient care of acute traumatic hand and upper extremity injuries · Worked closely with hand surgeons in the care of their post traumatic and post operative patients · Management of a varied caseload in an extremely busy outpatient corporate hand clinic.

HAND SURGERY ASSOCIATES Beth A. Purdy, MD, PC     January 3, 1999 to June 6, 2000
Title: Medical Assistant/Certified Hand Therapist Phoenix, AZ ·
First contact with new patients, obtaining medical history and performing preliminary physical examination within Dr.Purdy’s practice in Hand Surgery/Orthopedics. · Direct care patient care regarding cast/splint application and modifications, patient education, post operative care, wound care, suture removal. · Assisted the physician on call during non business hours by screening patient and hospital calls and made recommendations for medication and treatment under the supervision and the approval of Dr. Purdy. · Assisted the physician during business hours by answering patient questions regarding surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation.

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Corporation    November 1991 to January 1999
Title: Certified Hand Therapist/ Program Coordinator
Chosen as a course manager and instructor for the traveling corporate National Clinical Education Team for Hand Therapy. · Authored and presented lectures on hand therapy to Physical and Occupational Therapist as part of the Clinical Education Team. · Planned and coordinated Hand Therapy two day seminars nationwide. · Evaluation and treatment of acute and post operative traumatic hand and upper extremity injuries in outpatient rehabilitation facility. · Responsible for development, implementation and marketing of new programs to physicians, insurance/managed care companies, and employers. · Initiated contact, established rapport and maintained relationships with physicians and professionals in the healthcare industry.

HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY REHABILITATION November 1988 to November 1991
Title: Certified Hand Therapist Phoenix, AZ
Evaluation and treatment of acute hand and upper extremity injuries in an outpatient private practice. · Management and supervision of a satellite facility. · Responsible for marketing to physicians, insurance companies, nurses, and employers. · Instrumental in establishing and maintaining professional relationships to grow the business and to enhance customer service.

ARIZONA HAND THERAPY SERVICES     January 1987 to November 1991
Title: Hand Therapist/Functional Capacity Evaluator   Mesa, AZ 
Direct patient care of acute hand and upper extremity injuries in an outpatient private clinic. · Responsible for networking and establishing professional relationships to increase volume of business in a newly established company. · Marketing of new product line (Functional Capacity Evaluation) to clients who had not previously utilized our services.