Type Of Business:
Outpatient therapy center
Marketing Area:
Northern New Mexico
Expertise:
Occupational therapy; Hand therapy
Major Product/SVS:
Occupational therapy and physical therapy
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of Hand Therapy
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Fly-fishing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Minor in Psychology, College Misericordia (Now Misericordia University) Dallas, PA
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Hand Therapists
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was receiving her highly specialized certification in hand therapy.
Charity:
Community Outreach and Education; Mentor, Capital High School, Santa Fe, NM; Level I Fieldwork Clinical Educator for Occupational Therapy Graduate Students, University of New Mexico
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her commitment and compassion for her patients. She maintains rigorous certifications and licensure on both the state and national levels and stays up to date on the latest therapeutic interventions, technology and evidenced based practices.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after volunteering as a teenager in various medical settings.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluating and treating patients
Education Certifications:
Certified Hand Therapist, Hand Therapy Certification Commission (1998); Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of New Mexico; Certified, National Board of Occupational Therapy
Awards/Honors:
Credential of Occupational Therapist Registered OTR
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Bishop hopes to manage a facility, mentor more students, and continue to provide a high level of patient care in northern New Mexico. She would like to continue to mentor students and volunteers in order to continue to have more people pursue and enjoy the profession of occupational therapy.