Becky Piazza, MS, OTR/L, BCPR
Clinical Coordinator
ABOUT ME
Becky Piazza, MS, OTR/L, BCPR is the Clinical Coordinator of Therapy and the student coordinator at UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Becky specializes in adult inpatient rehabilitation and has been a practicing occupational therapist within adult physical dysfunction since 2001. She additionally coordinates “Gator Amps”, an active support group for the limb loss community recognized by the Florida Hospital Association and hosted by UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital. Becky has led multiple hospital quality initiatives for patient care improvement in addition to facilitation of the hospital's successful CARF accreditation.
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Becky received her bachelor's in occupational therapy from the University of Florida in 2001. She received her post professional master’s degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University in 2014 and is currently pursuing her post professional clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from Chatham University (expected graduation December 2018).
As a former University of Florida cheerleader, Becky enjoys her role as a cheerleader for independence amongst clients, colleagues and students, building capacity and enthusiasm for Living Life to the Fullest! She especially enjoys bringing the OT community together to raise awareness of occupational's distinct value in Gainesville and beyond.
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AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehab
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AOTA Emerging Leader and Board Certification in Physical Rehab applicant reviewer
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North Central Florida Occupational Therapy Forum coordinator for clinicians and students
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Annual Speed Dating with an OT program coordinator, showcased in the October 9, 2017 OT Practice magazine.
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Enhancing Sleep during Neurorecovery: Effects on Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Neurotrauma Patients IRB Project # IRB201702723
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Initiated Florida Occupational Therapy 2018 AdHoc Committee for professional response to school shootings: Mental Health and OT's Distinct Value
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PREVIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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AOTA Annual Conference presenter (2016, 2017)
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AOTA Representative Assembly - FL (2015-2017) ​
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AOTA Distinct Value ad hoc committee
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AOTA Distinct Value statement for Rehabilitation Practice
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AOTA’s Leadership Development program for Middle Managers 2013
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North Central Florida Occupational Therapy Association's Regional Representative (2012-2015)
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2014 Recipient of the FOTA Award of Recognition
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2013 Recipient FLOTEC Fieldwork Educator of the Year
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FOTA annual conference presenter 2012 - current
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PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
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Stroke Rehabilitation
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mCIMT, community re-entry, caregiver support​
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Amputation and community participation
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​Certified Peer Visitor training
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Gator Amps amputee support group
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FL Hospital Community Benefit Recognition
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Sleep Hygiene and Management with the neurologic client population
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Pelvic Floor intervention within post acute rehab and impact on discharge
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Pre-discharge Home Assessment Visits - perceptions of clients and caregivers, feasibility within post acute rehab, and value with discharge planning
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Servant Leadership
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Fieldwork Education and establishing clinical identity
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Mentorship and Development for Competence and Confidence with new practitioners
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Electronic Health Record and documentation considerations in post-acute rehabilitation
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State Association Membership recruitment and professional participation
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National Association Membership recruitment and professional participation
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