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Tara Grimes

MOT, OTR/L, CCM

Access Case Manager

Tara Grimes, MOT, OTR/L, CCM, has been with Shepherd Center since 2011 and serves as an Access Case Manager for the East Coast.

Education

Saint Francis University
Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Health Science

Certifications

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM)

About

Tara Grimes joined the Admissions Department at Shepherd Center in 2011. She had previously worked for Shepherd Center as an occupational therapist in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Outpatient Therapy Department. She has experience in all aspects of rehabilitation, including acute care, inpatient, sub-acute, outpatient and home health. Tara covers Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

“As an OT, I have a passion for helping the spinal cord and brain injury population become as independent as possible. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Shepherd Center team and give patients from the mid-Atlantic region the opportunity to receive therapy at the best place possible.”

Tara received her bachelor’s degree in health science and her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and son. She is an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan, and her hobbies include skiing, hiking, running and reading.