Claire Buckley
About Claire Buckley
Claire Buckley is an Occupational Therapist at NYU Langone Health with extensive experience in various rehabilitation and educational settings.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Claire Buckley has been serving as an Occupational Therapist at NYU Langone Health since 2016. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she applies her expertise in occupational therapy to assist patients in improving their daily living and working skills. Her role involves comprehensive patient assessment and tailored therapeutic interventions.
Previous Experience at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
In 2015, Claire Buckley undertook a Level II Fieldwork Student position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ. Over a span of three months, she gained hands-on experience in a clinical setting, working closely with patients to help them recover and regain independence through targeted therapeutic activities.
Fieldwork Experience at Bergen County Special Services
Claire Buckley completed a three-month Level II Fieldwork Student placement at Bergen County Special Services in Paramus, NJ, in 2014. Her responsibilities included working with a diverse patient population in an educational setting, focusing on enhancing occupational performance among students with special needs.
Education
Claire Buckley earned her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia University, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health and Exercise Science at Skidmore College, studying from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her role as an occupational therapist.
Early Career and Fieldwork
Claire Buckley's early career involved various fieldwork and assistant positions that provided her with extensive practical experience. Notable roles include Therapy Technician at Progressive Hand Therapy in Westwood, NJ, and Therapy Aide at Achieve Sports Medicine & Rehab in Waldwick, NJ. These roles, along with multiple Level I and II fieldwork stints, have contributed significantly to her professional development.