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Sheila M. Flaherty, OTR/L, CHT

Biography:
Born in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, Ms. Flaherty moved to Florida in 1967. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1979 with a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. Following graduation, she became Nationally Certified as a Registered Occupational Therapist. During her early years of practice Md. Flaherty developed a special interest in hand rehabilitation and a desire for advanced competency. In 1991 she was awarded National Board Certification in Hand Therapy by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. With attaining a highest professional credential in this specialty of Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Ms. Flaherty became Charlotte County's first Certified Hand Therapist. Ms. Flaherty brings to her work a dedicated and commitment to reach and maintain the highest standards in her profession.

Licensure:
State of Florida Occupational Therapist #OT601
Certified Hand Therapist #9105000369
Board Certified Occupational Therapist Registered OTR#AA359505

Education:
1979 Bachelor of Health and Science in Occupational Therapy University of Florida

Employment or Work History:
November 2000 - Current Occupational Therapists Registered/Licensed, Certified Hand Therapist Charlotte Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A.

April 2000 - August 2000 Director of Hand Rehabilitation Center and Hand Therapist CPR Therapies, LLC, DBA The Charlotte County Hand Rehabilitation Center

July 1997 - March 2000 Director of Hand Rehabilitation Center and Hand Therapist InterLINK Rehab Service of FL DBA The Charlotte County Hand Rehabilitation Center

June 1996 - June 1997 Director of Hand Rehabilitation Center Assocaited Rehabilitative Services of SW FL, Inc. DBA The Charlotte County Hand Rehabilitation Center

October 1993 - May 1996 Director of Hand Rehabilitation Center Therapy Plus, Inc. (Associated Rehabilitative Services of SW FL, Inc.)

June 1984 - September 1993 Hand Therapist Associated Rehabilitative Services of SW FL, Inc.

July 1979 - May 1984 Director, Occupational Therapy Department Fawcett Memorial Hospital

Memberships:
The American Occupational Therapy Association
Florida Occupational Therapy Association
American Society pf Hand Therapists
Florida Hand Society
World Federation of Occupational Therapists