[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1610338491281{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-4 vc_col-md-offset-4 vc_col-sm-offset-4 vc_col-xs-offset-2″][vc_single_image image=”1460″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”circle-shadow”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1610303731571{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”About Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick DrOT, CHT, CAES” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:42px|text_align:center|color:%23194e87|line_height:1.1em” google_fonts=”font_family:Ruda%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][ultimate_spacer height=”40″ height_on_tabs=”40″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”40″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][vc_column_text el_class=”li-indent”]Lisa Fitzpatrick DrOT, CHT, CAES is the Owner/Founder of XcelABLE (Ergo Links Inc). She has her post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy with a focus on disability management and return-to-work services. She has presented nationally on disability management, ergonomics, and functional capacity evaluations. She is part of the International FCE Society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1610319533758{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”li-indent blue-strong ul-indent”]

Work Experience:

11/2000-present XcelABLE (Ergo Links Inc.) Nationwide President/CEO

  • Founder of company that provides return-to-work services and injury prevention services nationwide.
  • Perform functional capacity evaluations and train therapists on FCE protocols
  • Certified trainer with JTECH on FCE System
  • Provide expert witness testimony, case reviews, chart reviews, consultation, and occupational analyses on musculoskeletal disorders specifically related to upper extremity, ergonomics, and disability
  • Complete research on ergonomic design of medical equipment and office equipment
  • Consult in design of medical equipment and ergonomic design of office/manufacturing equipment.

11/07-2/09 UCSD San Diego Hand therapist

  • Directly responsible for treating patients with hand/upper extremity injuries.

1997-2000 Health South Southern Florida Hand therapist/Manager

  • Directly responsible for treating patients with hand or upper extremity injuries.
  • Managed over hand clinic by overseeing care provided by additional clinicians and students and completing all accounting duties.

1998-1999 Nova Southeastern University Florida Graduate Assistant

  • Co-taught therapy courses to entry-level master occupational therapy students.
  • Completed research in ergonomics for both office and dental settings.

1995-1997 Dr. Daniel Labs Naples, FL Hand therapist/Manager

  • Managed hand clinic directly associated with plastic surgeon/hand surgeon office in Naples, Florida and developed all policies and procedures for running clinic.
  • Directly responsible for patient evaluation and treatment and for overseeing care and treatment provided by other clinicians.

1993-1995: Various locations in the US Traveling therapist

  • Clinical therapist for completing evaluations and providing/overseeing direct patient care
  • Provided off-site job analyses and workmen’s compensation evaluations for industrial and office workers

National Certifications:

  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • Certified Associate Ergonomist
  • Certified Ergonomist Associate Specialist
  • Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator

Licenses:

  • Occupational Therapist-California

Education:

  • 2011-May 2016 Nova Southeastern University    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Post-professional Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • 1998-2000 Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Graduate Courses towards Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (30 + credit hours)
  • 1989-1993 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
    Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy
  • Minor in Psychology
    Graduated Cum Laude

Professional Organizations/Awards

  • 2017: Nominated for Athena Award for Start-up in Technology
  • 2016:  International FCE Organization (Founding members)
  • 2009-2010Secretary-International Association of Rehab Professionals/California (2009-2011)

Publications:

  • Fitzpatrick, L (2016). Doctoral Capstone Project: Grip Strength as a Predictor of Work Ability: A scoping review:  Nova Southeastern University
  • Fitzpatrick, L (2011). No quick fix for dealing with pain. TDIC Newsletter.
  • Fitzpatrick, L. (2011).  Diagnosing a patient as a faker. Today in OT.
  • Broering, L. (2006). Three Steps to Minimizing Hand Injuries in Dentistry. Privileges Newsletter.
  • Broering, L. (2005, October 1) Science of Ergonomics: Improving Performance and Preventing Injury.  Women’s Dental Journal.
  • Broering, L. (2005). Can Improper Fitting of Surgical Loupes contribute to back pain? Privileges Newsletter.
  • Broering, L & Murray, D. (2004-2005, Winter). Ergonomics to Economics. Sidekick, p. 28-30.

Presentations:

  • June 2017:  International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals: Presentation on Functional Capacity Evaluations.  Newport Beach, CA
  • September 2016:  International FCE Symposium: Presentation on Grip strength and work ability.  Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • March 8, 2016:  Research Methodology.  Ruskin, FL
  • March 15 & 16, 2014:  Functional Capacity Certification Seminar-Instructor. Los Angeles, CA
  • November 11, 2012: Good Posture, Bad Posture, and Ergonomic Modifications for Dental Professionals. Concord Dental Society, Concord, NH
  • October 5, 2012: Ergonomics and Dental Care Worker, Midmark Meeting, Versailles, Ohio
  • August 17, 2012: Biomechanics of Motion and Importance Of Stretching for Injury.  Monterey Dental Society, Monterey, CA
  • May 4, 2012:  Good Posture, Bad Posture, Ergonomics and the Dental Practitioner, California Dental Association Meeting.  Anaheim, CA
  • April 19, 2012:  Ergonomic Presentation:  Midmark Dental Corporation:  Versailles, OH
  • August 25, 2011: Ergonomics Presentation: Sonoma Dental Society, Monterey, CA
  • May 3, 2010: Ergonomics and FCEs: San Diego Hand Therapy Society, San Diego, CA
  • May 10, 2010: Risk, Pain, Profitability:  CDA Dental Society, Anaheim, CA
  • May 21, 2009: Importance of ergonomics in disability claim management:  DRMS: Portland, ME
  • May 20, 2009: Ergonomic Training: Henry Schein, Milwaukee, WI
  • April 30, 2009:  Importance of ergonomics in disability claim management:  Berkshire Life, Berkshire, MA
  • February 18, 2009: Ergonomic Training:  Henry Schein, Milwaukee, WI
  • January 26, 2009: Ergonomics for Disability Insurance Companies:  Guardian Insurance.  Bethlehem, PA
  • December 5th, 2008:  Change:  Necessary for Success/Necessary for Survival:  Bishop Ranch Conference Center:  San Ramon, CA
  • May 16, 2008:  Ergonomics as part of the return to work process:  National International Association of Rehab Professionals: Beverly Hills, CA
  • February 29, 2008:  Change:  Necessary to Survive and Necessary to Succeed:  Eastern New Mexico Dental Society:  Ruidoso, New Mexico
  • February 20, 2008:  Ergonomics and the Disability Management Process:  Guardian Insurance Company:  Bethlehem, PA
  • January 29, 2008:  Ergonomics As Part of the Return to Work Process:  Unum Provident Insurance Company:  Worcester, MA
  • January 28, 2008:  Ergonomics As Part of the Return to Work Process:  Mass Mutual Insurance Company, Enfield, CT
  • November 9, 2007:  Dentistry and Ergonomics:  Is it necessary to change?  Lincoln Hospital GPR Resident Group:  Bronx, NY
  • March 8, 2007:  Risk, Pain, Profitability: Western Regional Dental Society:  Phoenix, AZ
  • September 2006:  Posture and Pampering Lecture:  San Diego Dental Society, San Diego, CA
  • July 2006:  Change and Survival:  Orange County Dental Society:  Orange, CA
  • May 26, 2006:  Ergonomics and the Health Care Worker, US Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services
  • May 2006:  Ergonomics in Dental Care:  Why should you implement ergonomics into your practice:  USC Dental School:  Los Angeles, CA
  • April 26, 2006:   Risk Pain and Profitability:  District of Columbia Dental Society:  Washington D.C.
  • March 2006:  Why, what, when, where, how?:  Arizona Dental Meeting:  Phoenix, AZ
  • February 2006:  What components make a product ergonomically correct?: Pelton and Crane/KaVo Training:  National Sales Meeting: Huntington Beach, CA
  • January 2006: A proper ergonomic set-up in the dental operatory:  LVI Institute:  Washington D.C.
  • January 2006:  Ergonomics and dental equipment:  Sirona National Sales Meeting:  Charlotte, NC
  • May 12, 2005:  Risk, Pain, and Profitability:  140th Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting.  Connecticut
  • March 2005:  Dental Ergonomics:  Livonia, Michigan
  • March 2005:  Pain in Dentistry:  Ergonomic changes for a more productive dental office:  Mars, PA
  • January 1, 2005:  Risk, Pain, and Profitability:  Dallas County Dental Society:  Dallas, TX
  • November 6, 2004:  Table Clinic Presentation:  New England Dental Society:  Massachusetts.
  • July 2004:  Ergonomics in Dentistry:  Sullivan Schein National Sales Meeting:  Boca Raton, FL
  • May 2003:  Benefits of Implementing Ergonomic Practices:  Unum Provident:  Worcester, MA

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