Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR
Augusta, Georgia, United States
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Uncovering Value in Healthcare Technology
Uncovering Value in Healthcare Technology
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Start a Healthcare Business with No Funding
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Contributions
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If you're trying to increase referrals from doctors, avoid this mistake... A lot of times, PT or OT clinics will buy lunch for a doctor's office…
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Always great to sit down with Paul Singh to talk about healthcare practice management, marketing, and business... Check out our latest interview…
Always great to sit down with Paul Singh to talk about healthcare practice management, marketing, and business... Check out our latest interview…
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Experience
Education
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Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
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The College of Allied Health Sciences at the Georgia Regents University offers a Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy (MHSOT) degree. The program consists of 6 consecutive full time graduate semesters, including two twelve week fieldwork rotations. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination.
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Activities and Societies: Teacher Assistant in Anatomy & Physiology Fall semester 2009 and Spring Semester 2010.
Attended GRU (fromerly Augusta State University) to complete prerequisite coursework before attending MCG MSH OT program.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Member Board Of Directors
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Present 6 years
Health
NBCOT is governed by a board of directors composed of Occupational Therapists Registered (OTR®), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA®), and public members. The board is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and management oversight for the organization.
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Subject Matter Expert
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- 1 year 4 months
Education
I act as a subject matter expert (orthopedics & community integration) on several committees with NBCOT to include: Item Development Team, Item Enhancement Team, and Clinical Simulation Team.
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Licensed Board Member
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
- Present 8 years 8 months
Health
I currently serve as a Licensed Board Member of the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
The Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy is a six member board appointed by the Governor to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board meets once per quarter to regulate persons offering occupational therapy services to the citizens of Georgia.
Key Accomplishments:
● Assisted in developing new rule regarding temporary licenses in…I currently serve as a Licensed Board Member of the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
The Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy is a six member board appointed by the Governor to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board meets once per quarter to regulate persons offering occupational therapy services to the citizens of Georgia.
Key Accomplishments:
● Assisted in developing new rule regarding temporary licenses in Georgia to ensure compliance with new Georgia statutes.
Courses
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Crucial Conversations (Healthcare Organizations) 4/17/17-4/18/17
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Diagnosis, Management, & Evidence-Based Treatment for Shoulder Disorders (3/9/17)
Summit Education (2064)
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Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Strategies for Joint Replacement (11/7/15)
Summit Education
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Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification (Vyne Education & RockTape)
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Kinesiology Taping, Manual Therapy, & Neuromuscular Re-activation 2/26/16
Summit Education
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Mental Health First Aid
12/16/19-12/17/19
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions (Treating Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma) 02/26/2019
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Myofascial Trigger Point Release: 12/5/15
Summit Education
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OT Academic Fieldwork Educators Meeting 10/1/16
GOTA Conference
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Opportunities to Impact Practice Through Professional Standards and Policy Development 10/1/16
GOTA Conference
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Party of One: Strategies for Starting Your Own Occupational Therapy Business 10/1/16
GOTA Conference
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Post-Surgical and Sports-Related Shoulder Disorders: 12/13/14
Summit Education
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Project Manamgement at VA (PMVA) 2/13/17-2/17/17
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Proven Modalities that Pay for Themselves: 5/29/14
Cross Country Education
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Rotator Cuff Disorders: 4/24/13
Summit Education
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The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity- Franklin Covey (1/24-1/25/17)
CNVAMC ALIA Program
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The Role of Research in OT: Establishing Innovative Assessment and Interventions Systems 10/1/16
GOTA Conference
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Therapeutic Exercise Strategies for the Older Adult (Summit Education 10/16/18)
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Therapeutic Modalities: Improving Clinical Outcomes (9/30/16)
GOTA Confference
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Therapeutic Ultrasound & Electrical Stimulation: 7/13/13-7/14/13
JVB Enterprises
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Thermal Therapy and Ultrasound: 9/4/14
Today in OT Augusta, GA
Honors & Awards
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Star Trecc Employee Recognition
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center; Public Affairs Office
Recognition for outstanding customer service.
Languages
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
Examination item writer
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