Emily Rich
Occupational Therapist
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Ph.D. Candidate
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Researcher
A Bit About Me
Emily Rich received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in December of 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona. Emily is a member of the Pi Theta Epsilon honor society, which requires superior scholarship and ranking in, the top 35% of the class. In her Master's program, Ms. Rich participated in research and presented a study on the Strategic Memory and Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) in Chronic Stroke. Emily is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. Her current research interests lie in the clinical practice of individuals with postural tachycardia syndrome including associated cognitive and physical impairments disrupting daily life participation. She is contining in her studies and publishing additional work in the daily functioning of these individuals.
Work Experience
2019 - Present
2019 - 2020
2018 - 2019
Occupational Therapist: Tucson Medical Center
Serving as a clinical Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Therapy serving children, adolescents, and adults. Initial occupational therapist on the adult outpatient therapies team in building a new department. Specialty clinical populations: POTS, hEDS, Parkison disease, and chronic pain conditions.
Occupational Therapist and Founder: PIMA Therapies
Developed an occupational therapy private practice serving a range of ages and diagnoses specializing in ADHD, POTS, and hEDS. Practiced in office and home health settings.
Occupational Therapist: Milestone Pediatrics
Sole occupational therapist in a new occupational therapy clinic. Developed occupational therapy program and provided occupational therapy services to children and adolescents with a variety of developmental and neurological conditions.
Education
2019 - Present
2015 - 2017
2010 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (in progress)
Texas Woman's University
Master of Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The University of Arizona
Honors and Awards
2023
2020
2019
2017
2015
Graduate Council Award: Exceptional, Original Scholarship
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Graduate Student Council Nomination: Doctoral Student of Excellence
Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX
TWU Graduate Student Scholarship, PhD
Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX
2017 Redbud Award: Outstanding Student Leader
Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX
Cum Laude
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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