Dr. Bernadette Schmeltz, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, BCTS, DRS is an occupational therapist and driver rehabilitation specialist, with over 23 years of clinical experience working with individuals with diverse medical conditions. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy in 2000 from the University of Pittsburgh and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Chatham University in 2019. She has worked in acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, cyberschool, home health, and inpatient rehab settings with the entire lifespan of clients aging from young children to the elderly. Bernadette is a former Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator at a local university where she conducted various research studies and mentored students. She has obtained multiple certifications in addition to driving rehabilitation including the following: certified lymphedema therapist, board certified telepractice specialist, and handwriting without tears level 1 certification. She has published multiple articles and presented at both local and national conferences on various topics. Bernadette is a member of various professional organizations including AOTA, NLN, POTA, NCOTA, and ADED.
Bernadette incorporates her years of experience as an occupational therapist and educator to provide exceptional service to drivers seeking evaluation and training through a holistic lens.