Jennifer Milsovic is an Occupational Therapist with Baker Rehab Group, she shares her wisdom on having “The Driving Conversation” with elders. Perhaps you are a clinician and have a client that you know is driving and probably shouldn’t be. Or, maybe you have a spouse that you aren’t sure should be driving. Maybe the person […]
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Sue Paul COO,OTR/L has been the Chief Operating Officer of Baker Rehab Group since 2002. Ms. Paul has held certifications in geriatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association and served as AOTA representative for the End of Life Practice Recommendations for the National Alzheimer’s Association in Washington D.C. She is the author of the Head,
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By: Cody Worthington, COTA/L After graduating from college, I found myself working in a wonderful long-term care facility in the rehab department. This setting was where I did most of my clinical fieldwork while I was a student, hence making me most comfortable in this setting. Inpatient rehab is a great stepping stone before patients
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Katie Schroeder-Smith, MOT, OTR/L has practiced occupational therapy for over 13 years after studying psychology at UNC Chapel Hill and receiving her Masters in OT at Nova Southeastern University. Katie is certified in sensory integration (SIPT) and has received advanced training in pediatric and therapeutic yoga, handwriting, and Therapeutic Listening. She has diverse experience with
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Theresa Davis is an independent contractor who provides occupational therapy services for BRG clients, as well as through other providers in Maryland. Theresa has spent the majority of her career working the older client. She has such great insight into the benefit of occupational therapy in the home health setting. After working in various settings
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Some of our occupational therapists are BRG employees. Some are independent contractors who run their own businesses. Regardless of their relationship to BRG, we need to celebrate their amazing contributions to the Occupational Therapy profession. In years past, we’ve celebrated OT month with cupcakes or pins, but giving the therapists a little appreciation isn’t quite
By Sue M. Paul OTR/L “Excellence in Clinical Care” is one of those phrases we use all the time. It is Baker Rehab Group’s mantra. When John and I say “excellence”, we attach genuine passion to it, being careful not casually toss the word around like a meaningless ball of fluff. But sometimes I think
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Baker Rehab Group’s 2014 Award Winners Every year at the BRG holiday party, John and Sue present two awards for outstanding character and attitude. The 2014 recipients are long-time Baker Rehab therapists who are well deserving of the accolades. The Lisa Baker Sunshine Award: Service, Attitude, Team This award acknowledges the person who, regardless
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The Washington Times has featured our #simple4seniors project! Check it out: Frederick commission sees need for senior park By JEN FIFIELD – Associated Press – Sunday, December 14, 2014 FREDERICK, Md. (AP) – Mike Long’s 98-year-old grandfather does not get much exercise. Long, of Frederick, said he tries to get his grandfather to go on walks, but
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In January of 2005, Lisa Eyler accepted a temporary, part time position as a helper in our office. She accepted the offer after being badgered, hunted, and dragged by her hair into the job by John Baker. Legend has it, John met Lisa when she was barking orders, wearing coveralls, and carrying a power tool