Katherine Birge OTR
Nashville,TN
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist experienced in providing evidence-based, client-centered care for orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and medically complex patients. Achieved effective outcomes through ADL retraining, functional mobility support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on making meaningful contributions through proactive teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level IIB Fieldwork
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation & Healing
Nashville, TN
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed a caseload of up to 12 patients daily in a skilled nursing setting.
- Evaluated and treated orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and medically complex patients.
- Provided interventions for ADLs, transfers, bed mobility, endurance, balance, and fall prevention.
- Monitored vital signs and adhered to cardiac, hip, spinal, and weight-bearing precautions.
- Collaborated with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and case management.
- Recommended adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment.
- Completed evaluations, daily notes, and discharge summaries.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home safety and energy conservation.
Level IIA Fieldwork
Room In The Inn
Nashville, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided occupation-based interventions for adults experiencing homelessness and mental health conditions.
- Addressed executive functioning, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and community reintegration.
- Facilitated life skills groups focused on ADLs, IADLs, medication management, and routines.
- Utilized trauma-informed, client-centered care.
- Collaborated with social workers, case managers, and community partners.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - undefined
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Austin, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2015
Skills
- Therapy evaluations
- ADL retraining
- Bed mobility
- Therapeutic activities
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Fall Prevention
- Adaptive Equipment & DME
- Energy Conservation
- Caregiver education
- Discharge planning
- Electronic Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client interaction
Certification
- NBCOT Certification Number: 552611
- Tennessee Occupational Therapy License: Pending
Timeline
Level IIB Fieldwork
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation & Healing
09.2025 - 11.2025
Level IIA Fieldwork
Room In The Inn
05.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Occupational Therapy - undefined
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas State University