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Paul Zavala, OTR/L, CHT
Paul Zavala, MOTR/L, CHT received his
Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University in
January of 2001. He came to Naples, Fl in July of 2004 after working and
receiving training in upper extremity/hand therapy in Orlando, Fl. There he was
head hand therapist at two orthopedic outpatient clinics with CORA
Rehabilitation. With passion and dedication to the field of hand and upper
extremity therapy, he also helped develop and run the hand therapy clinic of
Baker, Heard, Osteen, and Davenport, M.D. In January of 2007, Paul became board
certified as a Certified Hand Therapist. He is bilingual with English/Spanish
and is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the arenas of static and dynamic
splinting, treatment protocols, the use of modalities, scar/edema/pain
management, wound care, work conditioning, and impairment ratings based on the
Florida Uniform Permanent Impairment Rating Schedule. On days off, he enjoys
playing tennis and fishing. Education:
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern
University.
- Associate of Arts, University of Florida.
Staff Positions:
- Full Time Hand Therapist at Medical & Sports
Rehabilitation, July 2004-Present.
- Part Time Occupational Therapist at Life Care Center
of Estero, November of 2007-Present.
- Head Hand Therapist at two outpatient orthopedic
clinics in Orlando, Fl. 2001-July 2004.
Professional Certifications:
- National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy.
- Certified Hand Therapist.
- The use of thermal and electrical modalities.
- Wound Care.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
Professional Associations:
- American Society of Hand Therapists.
Honors:
- President’s Honor Roll, University of Florida.
- Dean’s List, University of Florida.
Publications:
- Zavala, P., Fishing To Feel Good, Life Management
Skills, 7th edition, 2002, Beachwood, OH, Wellness Reproductions
and Publishing, LLC.
- Zavala, P., and Lawyue, A., (2000, July), (Student
Views on Membership). FOTA Focus, pg.10.
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