Laura Rea, OTD, MBA, OTR

Occupational Therapist

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Timeline
About me
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA/ACOTE) Accreditation Manager, Training and Operations
Education
- University of Florida
  1991 - 1996
  Bachelor's degree Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  2015 - 2018
  Doctorate Occupational Therapy
  OTD with focus on higher education
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  2019 - 2022
  Doctor of Education - EdD
- Texas Woman's University
  2004 - 2006
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Experience
- ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
  Jan 1997 - Aug 1998
  Occupational Therapist
- Pride Mobility Products Corporation
  Aug 1998 - Mar 2004
  Quantum Rehab Regional Manager
  Clinical Liason, Trainer, Team Manager
- Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation
  Apr 2004 - Dec 2005
  Occupational Therapist
  Occupational Therapist
- RehabCare
  Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
  Director of Rehabilitation
  Director of Rehabilitation at start-up facility. Responsibilities related to managing, marketing, budgeting, hiring, quality assurance, accreditation, and client treatment/documentation.
- Shield Healthcare
  Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
  Territory Representative
  Clinical Liaison
- Weatherford College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
  Apr 2013 - Sept 2017
  Associate Professor/ Fieldwork Coordinator
  Helped lead new program through accrediation by contributing to development of the curriculum, rubrics, and assessment measures. Led and managed all student clinical experiences and served as primary instructor for various clinical and administrative courses.
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  Nov 2018 - Aug 2024
  Asst Professor Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program; PPOTD Capstone Advisor
- AOTA
  Dec 2021 - now
  AOTA Sr. Accreditation Manager, Education & Development
Licenses & Certifications
- Occupational Therapist
  National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- AOTA Fieldwork Educator
  AOTA
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
  ECPTOTE
Volunteer Experience
- Educator
  Issued by The Ladder Alliance
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- Labor and organization
  Issued by The Ladder Alliance
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- Accreditation Evaluator and Council Member, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  Issued by AOTA on Nov 2014
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