Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network’s Post

We are pleased to introduce you to Laurie, an OT, CHT at our Outpatient Therapy Clinic located in the Pentucket Medical Building (Haverhill, MA). Laurie has a unique background as an OT, pilates studio owner and instructor. Now as a newly Certified Hand Therapist, a distinction that is held by only 54% of the CHT’s nationwide, she is providing a very calming, wholistic experience for her hand therapy patients. “Each patient has their own ‘set of things’ that bring them to rehab,” said Laurie. “It’s like a puzzle piece, figuring out what they need and what I can do to help them get back on their own healing path. It never gets boring. I’m constantly learning and grateful to be on such a fulfilling, lifelong learning curve.” Her journey to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is inspiring. Laurie began her career as an OT and after running her own pilates studio for 12 years she decided to return to OT. In 2018 she started working as an OT with Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network's outpatient therapy team. Laurie’s manager encouraged her to consider becoming a hand therapist and supported her in this career growth opportunity. To accomplish this, Laurie completed a certificate program in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation at Tufts University, performed an independent study and was mentored by other clinicians. After obtaining all of the requirements, including 3 years as a clinician and 4000 hours of upper extremity direct patient care, Laurie passed the certification exam this past November. Congratulations, Laurie. We are so proud of your accomplishments and success. NRHN and your patients are lucky to have such a dedicated therapist. “It’s wonderful to be part of NRHN. I appreciate the team-oriented culture. Everyone is very supportive. If you need help or have a question, there is always someone there and willing. I’m proud to work with colleagues that I respect and for an organization that I respect. I would send my family here. We provide exceptional quality care.” #northeastrehabilitationhospitalnetwork #northeastrehab #certifiedhandtherapist #TherapyCareers #HealthcareCareers #choosenortheastrehab #wearehiring

  • An employee spotlight featuring Laurie, an OT, CHT at Northeast Rehab's Outpatient Therapy Clinic. Picture of Laurie working with a hand therapy patient.

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