Challenge has inspired and energized me from the start of my career. It was my quest for new challenges that led me to the open-ended growth opportunities at MGH. I was attracted by MGH’s Level I Trauma Center and the fact that MGH is both a research and a teaching hospital.
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In all, I’ve been an OT at MGH for more than 20 years. How would I describe working at Massachusetts General Hospital to someone who is considering joining our OT team? I’d describe the stimulation of non-stop learning…the joy of making a positive difference in the lives of others…and the unique rewards of my own specialty – helping musicians recover dexterity and skills.
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Suzanne Curley, MS OTR/L, CHT
Clinical Specialist, Upper Extremity/Hand Therapy Outpatient Service

I joined MGH as a Staff Therapist more than 5 years ago. While I already had about 5 years of experience as on OT and had seen many different patient populations, I hadn't yet focused on a specialized population. I felt I was ready for this challenge – and for the acuity level I knew I would find at MGH. 
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Joanna M. Akladiss, MS OTR/L, CHT
Staff Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Service

Early in my career, I became the lead Occupational Therapist for the outpatient department of a Maine hospital. I was not the most seasoned professional on our rehab staff and I realized I would need to prove myself as a provider, colleague, supervisor, and patient advocate. I began taking courses, studying and researching during my free time.
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