The Occupational Therapy Manager, Fourth Edition

McCormack, Guy L. [Editor]; Jaffe, Evelyn G. [Editor]; Goodman-Lavey, Marcia [Editor];

ISBN 10: 1569001782 / ISBN 13: 9781569001783

Published by Amer Occupational Therapy Assn, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Occupational Therapy Manager, Fourth Edition
• Publisher: Amer Occupational Therapy Assn
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569001782
• ISBN 13: 9781569001783
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 42 ounces

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Synopsis

Twenty-five contributions explore the skill sets needed by the occupational therapy manager, outline client evaluation principles and different styles of leadership, overview the strategic planning and budget process, and provide guidelines for writing a business plan and securing reimbursement. The fourth edition adds chapters on cultural competency, universal systems of health care, and marketing. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Guy L. McCormack, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, has been an educator, researcher, and author for 25 years. He was the founder and chairman of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA. He has worked as a home health practitioner with the Sutter Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice in Emeryville, CA. In addition to his doctorate in human science, he has received extensive training in traditional Chinese medicine and has many certificates in alternative/complementary forms of medicine.

Evelyn G. Jaffe, MPH, OTR, FAOTA, is an assistant professor at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA. She has been a consultant in occupational therapy for more than 35 years, specializing in community mental health, high-risk infants, school-age parents, and primary prevention in the workplace. She earned her master's degree from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan.

Marcia Goodman-Lavey, JD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and attorney. She is adjunct assistant professor in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA. Her academic work includes teaching students about the role of the occupational therapy practitioner in advocacy and legislative issues. She has worked in medical and legal positions as a manager, consultant, entrepreneur, and employee. She has served as a legislative bill reviewer and was chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Occupational Therapy Association of California. She also was a board member for the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee.