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\nSmith brings over 22 years\u2019 experience and home modification expertise to the role.<\/i><\/p>\n

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NEWNAN, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#OT<\/a>–Melissa Smith, OTR\/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP recently joined ATF Medical as clinical specialist\/adaptive housing. In this role, Smith assesses injured workers and their homes and recommends ways to address barriers to accessibility, mobility and independence.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cMelissa has dedicated her OT practice to adapting home environments to the meet the accessibility and mobility needs of injured people,\u201d said Erin Zablocki, CDME, Master C.E.A.C., ECHM, ATF Medical\u2019s executive director of rehab technology.<\/p>\n

\nMost recently, Smith was the founder and CEO of LiveAble LLC, which modified home environments to enable people to remain in their homes after they experienced disabilities. The State of Oregon contracted with the company to provide environmental modification consulting services for its Department of Human Services clients. In addition, LiveAble consulted with workers\u2019 compensation payers and patients.<\/p>\n

\nPreviously, Smith was an occupational therapist for Kaiser Permanente Home Care Services. Earlier she worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities, and as a traveling OT.<\/p>\n

\nAn article about OTs in home modifications inspired her to specialize. \u201cI\u2019d always been interested in interior design and architecture, and blending those with my medical interests made this a perfect fit,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n

\nShe holds two degrees, one in occupational therapy from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and the other in psychology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Smith took supplemental courses in architecture, interior design, and building programs and earned several relevant certifications. Among them are the Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, Certified Home Assessment and Modification Professional, and Certified Aging in Place Certificate I and II). Smith is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Occupational Association of Oregon.<\/p>\n

\nAbout ATF Medical<\/b><\/p>\n

\nATF Medical (After the Fall, Inc.) supplies fully integrated mobility and accessibility solutions for workers\u2019 compensation payers and injured workers nationally. The company specializes in complex cases and coordinates all rehabilitation and accessibility needs, including, home modifications and vehicle modifications. Based in Newnan, Georgia, ATF Medical can be reached via visit www.atfmedical.com<\/a> or by calling 877-880-4283.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/b> <\/p>\n

\nHelen King Patterson, King Knight Communications, 813-690-4787, helen@kingknight.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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