Emma Cohen MSOT, BS

West Bloomfield, MI | 248-758-8547| cohene@mail.gvsu.edu

Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY| AUGUST 2017 | GRAND VALLEY STATE
UNIVERSITY | GPA 3.89
BACHLORS OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY| SUMMER 2016| GRAND VALLEY STATE
UNIVERSITTY|GPA 3.85

Clinical Experience
LEVEL II FIELDWORK | WELLBRIDGE OF NOVI | APRIL 2017 - CURRENT
Full time sub-acute placement

LEVEL II FIELDWORK | ST MARY MERCY LIVONIA HOSPITAL| JAN. 2017-APRIL 2017

Successfully developed and implemented client-centered and occupation based
treatment to adult and older adult patients within the inpatient rehab department
Communicated daily with members of interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Had the opportunity to observe surgery, intern in acute rehab department for several
weeks, and complete daily documentation.

LEVEL I FIELDWORK | SANCUTUARY AT THE SHORES-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY|AUG. 2016-NOV.

2016
Community placement: lead group activities and outings into the community for skilled
nursing residents

LEVEL I FIELDWORK | ALLEGIANCE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT HANDS | MAY 2016-JULY 2016

Had the opportunity to provide treatment to adults recovering from a stroke, hand fracture,
and/or arthritis effecting their daily functioning.

LEVEL I FIELDWORK | EARLY INTERVENTION AT KEN-O-SHA SCHOOLS | JAN. 2016-APRIL 2016

Provided early intervention therapy to families and children within their homes through a
coaching method.
Lead a weekly childrens group for children with language delays.

Employment
CARETAKER| JUNE-AUGUST 2016
Companion and caregiver for an older adult post stroke.

CHILD CARE PROVIDER | 2016

Childcare provider at Mayflower Congregational Church during weekly services for
children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Additional Experience
RESEARCH | NOV. 2015 NOV. 2016
Completed qualitative research on the topic of Leadership within the field of
Occupational therapy and had the opportunity to present on the topic at the 2016 MiOTA
conference

GRANT WRITING COURSE | MAY AUG. 2016

Successfully completed grant writing course offered at GVSU, demonstrated ability to utilize
Common Grant Writing Form.
Wrote a grant for a non-profit organization to receive funds to build a playground to
enhance programming for children within the Grand Rapids area.

GROUP OCCUPATIONS IN PRACTICE COURSE | JUNE AUG. 2016

Developed and implemented six group therapy sessions for behavioral/mental health
adults living at Hope Network-River Valley, as part of Occupations in Practice course
offered through GVSU OT program.

Certifications and Leadership

CERTIFICATIION(S)
American Heart Association: CPR/BLS (Expires October 2017)

LEADERSHIP
Lansing Lobby Day participant (April 2016)
AOTA participant (2016)
Presenter at Michigan Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA) Annual Conference
(April 2016)
Head Co-Chair Volunteer Committee Leader for Student Occupational Therapy
Association (Fall 2016-Winter 2017)

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