Michelle Karas
About Michelle Karas
Michelle Karas is an Occupational Therapist at NYU Langone Health, specializing in rehabilitation at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. She has extensive experience in both pediatric and adult rehabilitation settings.
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Michelle Karas is a professional Occupational Therapist with a career emphasis on rehabilitation.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Since 2020, Michelle Karas has been employed at NYU Langone Health as an Occupational Therapist. She specializes in rehabilitation at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, contributing her expertise to improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Pediatric and Adult Rehabilitation
Michelle Karas has a diverse background with roles in various healthcare facilities. Notably, she worked at Dynamic Solutions: Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy in 2020 and New York Therapy and Wellness from 2019 to 2020. Her experience extends to Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA, where she served from 2018 to 2019.
Early Training and Fieldwork
Michelle Karas completed multiple fieldwork placements during her studies. In 2017, she was a Level II Fieldwork Student at NYU Langone Health and McLean Hospital. Her early training included Level I Fieldwork placements at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and McLean Hospital, among others.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle Karas holds a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from The George Washington University, completing her degree from 2007 to 2011.