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ALPANA JOSHI, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA2047 Century View Lane NE, Rochester, MN 55906Phone: 817-658-6470Email: alpanajoshi.cht@gmail.comEducationHand Therapy Residency, Sep’13-May’14University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MichiganProject: Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation as an Effective Outcome MeasurePost-Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Aug’00-Sep’02University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.Thesis: Infant Characteristics and their Influence on the Parental Stress Level in the NeonatalIntensive CarePost Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy), Sep’99-Jul’00All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SNDT University, Haji Ali, Mumbai, India,Project: Study of Feeding Problems in Children with Spastic Cerebral PalsyBachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, Oct’04- Dec’98Government Medical College &Hospital, Nagpur University, (WFOT recognized) Maharashtra, India,Thesis: Designed a Wrist MobilizerCertificationCertified Hand TherapistCertified Lymphedema Therapist-LANALicenseOccupational Therapist Registered (OTR), Certified by NBCOTLicensed in the state of Minnesota, CaliforniaClinicalExperienceOccupational TherapistMayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, Sep’19 - present Outpatient and inpatient hand therapy: patient caseload consist of complex poly-trauma, post-oporthopedic conditions that include upper arm to hand, brachial plexus injuries, peripheral nerveinjuries, joint replacements, shoulder pathologies (conservative and post-op/joint replacements),wound care, repetitive trauma Custom orthosis fabrication and adjustments, prefabricated or OTS orthotic fitting Faculty in the hand therapy fellowship program: interview panel, teaching, mentoring Peer review and chart reviews Communicate effectively with the care team Speaker at the AONA conference: Hand series - 2021 Speaker at Mayo Clinic Friday morning hand conference Weekend inpatient coverage in Rochester Methodist hospital: patient caseload consists of BMT,organ transplants, oncology, complex abdominal surgeries, shoulder/hip/knee joint replacements,medical/surg unitsOccupational TherapistOlmsted Medical Center, Rochester, Minnesota, Sep’18- Feb’20 Work as a PRN OT within outpatient clinics Referrals include in-house hand surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, primary care physiciansAlpana Joshi, MS, OTR/L, CHTResume 1

Patient caseload consists primarily of UE orthopedic conditions: repetitive trauma, traumatic/nontraumatic, post-surgical rehabilitation related to elbow, forearm, wrist and hand Comfortable with electronic medical records using EPICOccupational TherapistOrthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Inc. (OSPTA), West Virginia/Pennsylvania, Oct’17- June’18 Work within a privately owned therapy company Referrals from regional Hand surgeons, Orthopedic surgeons, Physiatrists, primary carephysicians Patient caseload consists primarily of UE orthopedic conditions: repetitive trauma,traumatic/non-traumatic, post-surgical rehabilitation related to elbow, forearm, wrist and hand;some patients referred for neuro-rehab Population ranging from children to seniors Providing a wide range of orthoses: custom or prefabricated; use of physical agent modalities Communicate effectively with surgeons, PA and other team members Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (Web PT) and documentationSenior Occupational TherapistSouthern California Orthopedic Institute, Valencia, California, Apr’15- Jun’17 Work within one of the largest Southern California orthopedic group Referrals from Hand surgeons, Orthopedic surgeons, Physiatrists, primary care physicians Treating patients with orthopedic diagnoses: repetitive trauma, traumatic/non-traumatic, postsurgical rehabilitation related to elbow, forearm, wrist and hand Population ranging from children to seniors Providing a wide range of orthoses (mobilizing/immobilizing): custom or pre-fabricated Proficient in application of various physical agent and electrical modalities Communicate effectively with surgeons, PA and other team members Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (SRS) and documentationOccupational (Hand) TherapistDupage Medical Group, Aurora, Illinois, Sep’14- Feb’15 Work within a large medical organization in an outpatient setting Referral sources include Hand surgeons, Orthopedic surgeons, Plastic surgeons, Primary CarePhysicians, and others: maintain effective communication Population ranging from children to older adults Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) and documentationHand Therapy ResidentUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sep’13-May’14 Clinical rotation to five U of M outpatient hand therapy clinics Worked and trained with Certified Hand Therapists, Lymphedema Therapist, Orthopedic HandSurgeons, Plastic Hand Surgeons, Orthopedic/Trauma Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians Provided hand therapy services to population that ranged from infant to geriatric age group Conservative management: arthritis, scleroderma, medial/lateral epicondylitis, tendinitis, overuseinjuries, ligament injuries, joint dislocations, compression neuropathies Post-operative management: joint replacements, fracture management; ligament reconstructions,tendon injuries, tendon transfers, digit amputation, digit replantation, skin grafts, peripheral nerveinjuries/entrapment, complex crush injuries Fabricating static and mobilizing orthosesAlpana Joshi, MS, OTR/L, CHTResume 2

Proficient in application of various treatment modalities: fluidotherapy, ultrasound, heat/icepacks, NMES, kinesiotape, paraffin Observed surgeries on regular intervals with hand surgeons (carpal tunnel release, trigger fingerrelease, CMC arthroplasty with FCR interposition, SL ligament reconstruction with K-wirefixation and dorsal capsulodesis, tendon transfer, total wrist fusion, Thumb IP joint fusion, buriedK-wire removal) Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) and documentationOccupational Therapist IIHenry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Valencia, California, Nov’12-Feb’13 Provide occupational therapy services in Outpatient, Inpatient, ICU and Acute Rehab floors Perform comprehensive assessments for various age groups with a wide range of diagnoses;Interdisciplinary treatment approach; HEP/patient and family training/educationOccupational Therapist IIProvidence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, California, Apr’09- Dec’10; May’12-Dec’2012 Provide occupational therapy services in Inpatient, ICU and Acute Rehab floors. Perform comprehensive assessments for various age groups with a wide range of orthopedic andneurological diagnoses; Interdisciplinary treatment approach; Patient and familytraining/education; Design and fabricate static hand splints, assistive devices; Liaison betweenthe patient/family member and the primary therapistOccupational Therapist IINorthridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, California, Oct’04 – Jan’08 Provide Acute, Inpatient and Outpatient rehabilitation services in a hospital for population ofvarious ages (children, adolescents, adult, geriatric) Orthopedic- multiple trauma, hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries, total joint replacementships, knees, ORIF- upper and lower extremities; Neurological- traumatic/non-traumatic brain andspinal cord injury, cerebral vascular accidents, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome,Wallenberg syndrome, cerebral palsy; Burn injuries Design and fabricate various static hand splints to address specific goals; Design and fabricatevarious adaptive devices or assistive aids using splint material for ease of ADLs; assessments andtreatments for patients with vent-dependency, ICU/CCU care; Comprehensive home evaluationswith patients, family members and other team members; Comprehensive treatment programs oncommunity outings; Participate in case conferences and team meetings with physicians and otherteam members; Family education and training, and plan home exercise programsOccupational TherapistDallas, Texas, Apr’04 - Oct’04 Provide Occupational Therapy services in a variety of settings including, outpatient settings,rehab hospitals, skilled nursing facilities to a wide range of population of different age groupsand diagnosesPediatric Occupational TherapistFort Worth, Texas, Sep’03 - Apr’04 Outpatient and Home-based therapy for children between ages 0 to 21 Perform standardized assessments, plan and carry out a treatment program along with themembers of the team; Participate in meetings with families, physicians and team; Familyeducation and training, and plan home exercise programsOccupational TherapistMarmet Health Care, West Virginia, Aug’02 – Sep’03Alpana Joshi, MS, OTR/L, CHTResume 3

Long term care and skilled nursing facility with a special Alzheimer’s unit; Supervise licensedCOTAs and OTA student; Carryout various programs such as ADL training, restraint reduction,feeding management, contracture management and positioning.Consultant Occupational TherapistDr. Ruparalia’s Neurological Center, Jamnagar, India, Feb’99-Aug’99 Outpatient and Home-based therapy; Managed various neurological conditions especially headinjury, spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy; Developed a home care program for the patientsOccupational TherapistVINANTI Orthotic Center, Nagpur, India, Aug’98-Jan’99 Outpatient clinic; Orthotic management of various orthopedic and neurological conditionsincluding spinal deformities, foot deformities; Maintained the accounts and documentation in thecenterAdministrative Senior Occupational TherapistExperienceOutpatient Clinic, Valencia, Apr’15- Jun’17 Implement an OT level II fieldwork program in hand therapy Active member of CRM committee meetings Participate in interviewing new candidates for OT positions Ongoing mentoring and clinical training of employees Assist with scheduling patients appropriately as per their need for orthosis and treatment Establish consistent communication with MD (surgeons: in-house and outside referrals,physicians, physiatrists)Occupational Therapist IINorthridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, California, Oct’04 – Jan’08 Case Management: Provide coverage for case management services for the Acute RehabProgram Coordinator. Organizing and leading family and team conferences, preparing a formalwritten report to the MD and insurance company to advocate for patient care. Maintaining therole of a liaison between the rehab department and the insurance company Preparing therapists’ schedules Supervision of Occupational Therapy students- Level I and Level II Worked closely with licensed COTA- sharing a full acute rehab caseload and outpatient,especially during part-time employmentMentoring and training new hires in various skills such as transfer and ADL skill training for patientswith higher-level Spinal Cord Injury, various positioning techniques (upper extremity and wheelchair),use of safety restraints, use of DME and placing orders, meeting clinical competenciesAdditionalrelatedexperienceTeaching Assistant, Department of Occupational TherapyUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Oct’01-May’02 Set-up labs for undergraduate students in various evaluations, sensory integration,neurodevelopmental therapy and other treatment techniquesResearch Assistant, Department of Occupational TherapyUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Oct’00-May’01 Research involving children with emotional and behavioral disorders; Created and maintaineddatabases; Planned and organized workshops; Conducted assessments and reviewed with teamProjects &Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation: An Effective Outcome Measure (University of Michigan)Alpana Joshi, MS, OTR/L, CHTResume 4