Michael Patrick O'Connor has worked in the field of rehabilitation since 1988 and completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in occupational Therapy with a minor in Gerontology from Eastern Michigan University in 1994.
O’Connor has clinical experience across the continuum of care from acute care and inpatient rehabilitation hospital, sub-acute rehabilitation center, residential brain injury program, home /community based setting as well as traditional home care. Additionally, his experience includes roles as health care administrator of both a for-profit national neuro rehab provider and a non-profit Michigan based provider where his responsibilities included program development of home and community based services. This broad base of experience has contributed to his ability to provide individualized, goal-directed occupational therapy that is functionally based and meaningful to the patient’s and family’s needs in the home environment.
O’Connor’s credentials include registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensure with the State of Michigan ("OTRL"). O'Connor successfully completed the requirements established by the National Association of Home Builders and is designated a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist ("CAPS"). Additionally he is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer ("CBIST") by the Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists.
O’Connor has a long standing commitment to providing education to the community volunteering to provide training and education on topics related to brain injury, safety and prevention, and rehabilitation to groups such as the Brain Injury Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and AARP.
O'Connor's professional development and continuing education has included a broad range of courses related to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cognitive rehabilitation, vision rehabilitation, and home modifications.
O’Connor maintains professional memberships with multiple state and national organizations that measure clinical competency and provide support and advocacy for the public.