Karl Shen

About Karl Shen

Doctor of Occupational Therapy therapist with diverse clinical experience in hand therapy, acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and mental health care. Skilled in integrating traditional Chinese rehabilitation methods with Western therapeutic approaches to optimize patient recovery. Passionate about delivering evidence-based interventions and personalized care to support patients across the lifespan in achieving functional independence and improved well-being.

Experience

1. Occupational Therapist

   Functional Pathways

   Dec 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Floated between two facilities delivering OT services across Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care,and Hospice, supporting geriatric and medically complex residents with functional, comfort-based,and client-centered care.Completed evaluations, customized Plans of Care, and managed progress report/dischargerecommendations, with documentation compliant and aligned with insurance requirements.Provided clinical oversight to COTAs, delegated appropriate interventions, and verifieddocumentation and treatment progression aligned with the established POC.Collaborated with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and hospice teams to handle post-op ortho cases,neuro conditions, chronic disease progression, and end-of-life comfort care, adapting interventionsfor quality of life and symptom management.

Education

• University of Indianapolis

  Doctor of Science, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

• University of Indianapolis

  Doctor's Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

• The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Development and Family Studies, General

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Development and Family Studies, General

• Columbus State Community College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2020