Robin L. Parish, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Occupational Therapy
Email:
rparish@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-4703
Biography
Robin Parish MA, OTR/L, CHT was born and raised in Pearl, MS. In 1996, she received her Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Arts in Occupational Therapy from Touro College in Dix Hills New York. Upon Graduation she began working at St Dominic Hand Management Center as a Hand therapist. In 2003 she obtained her board certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) and was promoted to Clinical Coordinator of the Hand Management Center, a position she held until August 2012. In 2012 she began serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and is currently in the process of obtaining her degree in the Doctor of Health Administration program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
In addition to hand therapy, Robin has experience and interest in the areas of Myofascial Release, Ergonomic Evaluations, Job Site Evaluations, Physical Agent Modalities and Functional Capacity Evaluations.
She is an active member of MSOTA serving on the Legislative task force with focus on advocacy efforts for Occupational Therapy in our state in relation to the current health reform issues. She has served on the MS State Board of Health Occupational Therapy Advisory Council from 2010 to present. Serving as chair from 2014 to present. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Holmes Community College from 2013-present.
Areas of interest in research include: A Systems Theory Approach to Non biomechanical issues of Carpal tunnel syndrome, Effects of Myofascial release on patients with Fibromyalgia and Conservative Management Techniques for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Conservative Management of various upper extremity disorders and the Advisor/Advisee Relationships within the Health professions educational process.
Other interests include outdoor activities, reading philosophy, painting, ole miss football and spending time with her family.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DHA, Doctor of Health Administration | 2019 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Occupation Therapy Licensure |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy | 09/2012 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Nelson Order Inductee for Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Member | |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Member | |
| American Society of Hand Therapist, Member |
Committee Service
| MS Department of Health Occupational Therapy Advisory Board, Chair | 2010 - 2017 |
| Safety Committee, OT safety officer | |
| Continuing Education Committee, Member | |
| Curriculum Committee MOT/OTD, Member | |
| Admissons Committee, Member | |
| Jackson Free Clinic Co Faculty Advisor, faculty advisor | |
| Jackson Free Clinic Steering Committee | |
| Te4Q Integrating Quality Impovement in Health Professions Curricula: Inter-professional Engagement : Inaugural Team, SHRP Representitive | |
| Inter-Professional Education Committee, Member | |
| UMMC Institutional Climate Work Group, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-MULTICULTURAL |
Other Service
| PLOS ONE reviewer |
Teaching Experience
| OT422, SHRP, Lecture, Co-Director, Orthopedic Principles in Occupational Therapy | Spring 2017 |
| OT422, SHRP, Lab, Orthopedic Principles in Occupational Therapy Lab | Spring 2017 |
| OT430, SHRP, Lecture, Co-Director, Splinting and Physical Agent Modalities | Spring 2017 |
| OT430, SHRP, Lab, Co-Director, Splinting and Physical Agent Modalites | Spring 2017 |
| OT510, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Advanced Modalities | Fall 2016 |
| OT510, SHRP, Lab, Course Director, Advanced Modalities Lab | Fall 2016 |
| OT318, SHRP, Lecture, Course Presenter, Introduction to Research | Summer 2016 |
| OT309, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Structural Analusis of Human Motion Laboratory | Fall 2016 |
| OT426, SHRP, Lab, Guest Presenter, Neurological Principles in Occupational Therapy | Fall 2016 |
| SHRP, Small Group, Advisor/Primary Invesitgator, Student Research Group | Annual 2016 |