Experience

ATF Medical (After The Fall, Inc.)

• United States
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Specialist of Adaptive Housing

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  I provide home modification / home accessibility consultation in the workers' compensation industry using my medical knowledge as an occupational therapist and a residential contractor. o Skilled in developing an accurate scope that maximizes the injured worker's function while supporting cost containment for the carrier o I formulate accessibility recommendations based on environmental barriers, physical limitations, and medical and functional necessity o Generation of scopes of work,… Show more I provide home modification / home accessibility consultation in the workers' compensation industry using my medical knowledge as an occupational therapist and a residential contractor. o Skilled in developing an accurate scope that maximizes the injured worker's function while supporting cost containment for the carrier o I formulate accessibility recommendations based on environmental barriers, physical limitations, and medical and functional necessity o Generation of scopes of work, floor plans in AutoCAD, provide DME recommendations, and provide assistive technology recommendations based on the worker's profile o Maintains an understanding of the protocols and principles unique to the workers' compensation industry Show less



LiveAble LLC

• United States
• Architecture and Planning

• Accessibility Consultant specializing in Workers' Compensation cases

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Specially trained in providing home modifications within the workers' compensation industry: o Skilled in developing an accurate scope that maximizes the injured worker's function while supporting cost containment for the carrier o Knowledgeable in determining medical necessity vs. nicety o Maintains an understanding of the protocols and principles unique to the workers' compensation industry

• Accessibility specialist, Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Portland, OR Personalized homes "fit" their owners and allow them to stay where they want to be: at home. LiveAble believes that people have unique abilities and disabilities and need tailored solutions. We work with people to improve their safety, abilities, and quality of life by modifying the home- ultimately allowing them to remain at home where they want to be. Melissa is a medical professional (occupational therapist), a residential contractor, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist which… Show more Personalized homes "fit" their owners and allow them to stay where they want to be: at home. LiveAble believes that people have unique abilities and disabilities and need tailored solutions. We work with people to improve their safety, abilities, and quality of life by modifying the home- ultimately allowing them to remain at home where they want to be. Melissa is a medical professional (occupational therapist), a residential contractor, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist which brings an unique perspective to home remodeling and home modifications. Our goal is to help you live comfortably in your home.



State of Oregon

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Modification Field Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  LiveAble LLC awarded contract with the State of Oregon to provide environmental modification consulting services for DHS (Department of Human Services) clients through the Office of Developmental Disabilities and Adults and People with Disabilities. • Assessment of person and home environment, generation of detailed scope of work and concept drawings summarizing recommendations for home modification to facilitate independence and increase accessibility of the home. • Selection &… Show more LiveAble LLC awarded contract with the State of Oregon to provide environmental modification consulting services for DHS (Department of Human Services) clients through the Office of Developmental Disabilities and Adults and People with Disabilities. • Assessment of person and home environment, generation of detailed scope of work and concept drawings summarizing recommendations for home modification to facilitate independence and increase accessibility of the home. • Selection & specification for wall and flooring materials, bathroom fixtures and products, durable medical equipment, assistive devices, and assistive technologies to facilitate independent and maximize safety of the client. Show less



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2017

  Portland Area Providing home health occupational therapy services to people who are homebound. Services include: home safety assessments, home accessibility & home modification recommendations, ADL training, caregiver training, recommendations for equipment, cognitive assessments & reports, and in general helping people become more independent in their homes.



Providence Health & Services

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2013