Karli Varnado, OTD, OTR/L

Doctor of Occupational Therapy • MBA Candidate • US Army Veteran

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Occupational Therapist at Dignity Health
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    PRN Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

  • Occupational Therapist at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital
    Mar 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr

    PRN Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Evaluates and treats an adult population with a broad range of diagnoses; plans and implements therapeutic interventions to advance client goals and functional outcomes prior to discharge to community.

  • Occupational Therapy Doctoral Resident at UCLA Operation Mend
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

    Provided group and individual treatment to Veterans with chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injury, addressing wellness and health promotion through lifestyle modification and coping strategies. Developed OT programming for TBI-focused Intensive Treatment Program; incorporated evidence-based interventions focused on physical and mental health, pain management, and identity transition.

  • Occupational Therapy Intern at Encompass Health
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    Level II Fieldwork - Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

  • Occupational Therapy Intern at SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
    May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

    Level II Fieldwork Recovery Advisor at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Provided wellness and recovery coaching for a caseload of Veterans with serious mental illness, supporting identification and achievement of strengths-based, client-centered goals and interventions.