Julie Marquardt
BELMONT,MA
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with robust experience in acute, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care and outpatient settings. Skilled in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans for patients facing chronic disease, acute illness, traumatic injuries, neurological conditions, planned surgeries, cardiovascular emergencies and chronic conditions, and overall functional decline.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist skilled in comprehensive assessment and treatment of lymphedema including differential diagnosis, manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, therapeutic exercises, skin care, fit of compression garments and patient education.
Extensive experience in outpatient care for hands therapy and collaborating on new outpatient initiative for pre/post-surgical care of breast cancer and lymphedema.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
MetroWest Medical Center
Framingham, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluate patient physical, cognitive and psychosocial abilities, and develop individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and daily living skills.
- Deliver regular skilled therapy sessions to promote patient safety, independence and quality of life.
- Conduct regular comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on adaptive equipment, safety modifications and caregiver health.
- Collaborate on discharge planning including additional therapy needs, DME/AE recommendations and caregiver education.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior therapists in evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provide comprehensive OT services in all areas of the hospital - ICU, CVU, general floors and ED.
- Float to Outpatient Department to support hands therapist and new lymphedema program in conjunction with area breast cancer surgeon.
Occupational Therapist – Per Diem
Hebrew Senior Life
Boston, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide skilled occupational therapy to longterm care and post-acute rehab patients across two campuses.
Occupational Therapist
Hebrew Senior Life
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 10.2022
- 2018 – June 2022 – full-time Occupational Therapist in Rehab Services Unit including dedicated Covid unit.
- June – October 2022 – posted in long-term care, rehab services, outpatient, and home health across two campuses.
- Responsible for clinical assessment, development and implementation of treatment plan, documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations, collaboration with interdisciplinary team, discharge planning, and education of patient and families to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life.
Occupational Therapy - Student
Boston Ability Center
Wellesley, MA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Fulltime clinical rotation in outpatient pediatric clinic.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tufts University
Medford, MA01-2018
Certified Lymphedema Therapist -
Norton School; Academy of Lymphatic Studies
2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Social Policy
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Clinical instructor for Level II Fieldwork student (2019)
- Training and applied experience with positioning and wheelchair management
Affiliations
- BLS/CPR Certified – American Heart Association
- NBCOT – member
Timeline
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
MetroWest Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist – Per Diem
Hebrew Senior Life
10.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Hebrew Senior Life
06.2018 - 10.2022
Occupational Therapy - Student
Boston Ability Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tufts University
Certified Lymphedema Therapist -
Norton School; Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Social Policy
Northwestern University