Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Work Injury Rehabilitation
Metropolitan Occupational Therapy has been a leader in work rehabilitation in the Washington Metropolitan area for over 25 years. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in physical therapy, hand therapy, functional capacity evaluations, and work hardening programs tailored to injured workers. We provide bilingual services and case management to coordinate care between physicians, employers, and insurance providers. Our facility features advanced therapeutic equipment and evidence-based treatment protocols to optimize recovery. With a focus on work injury rehabilitation, we help patients regain functional abilities through individualized programs supervised by experienced physical therapists.Our staff includes certified hand therapists, work hardening specialists, and bilingual clinicians fluent in Spanish. We maintain network provider status with major workers' compensation insurers and accept major health plans. Our Silver Spring location offers convenient access with reimbursed parking and transportation assistance for eligible cases. We have served the Washington, D.C. area since 1999, combining clinical expertise with personalized care to facilitate successful return-to-work outcomes.
Services
Physical Therapy
Hand Therapy
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Work Hardening
Case Management
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in work injury rehabilitation
- Our team includes Certified Hand Therapists and work hardening specialists
- We offer bilingual services in Spanish and English
- Our facility features advanced therapeutic equipment including BTE Primus simulator
- We coordinate care with physicians, employers, and insurance providers
What people say
Understanding staff
Efficient therapists
Good experience
Made progress
Helpful guidance
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy programs combine therapeutic exercise with advanced equipment like treadmills, stationary bicycles, and BTE Primus simulators. We treat orthopedic and neurological conditions using ultrasound, electric stimulation, and manual therapy techniques. Each treatment plan addresses individual recovery goals for improved mobility and function.
Hand Therapy
Certified Hand Therapists specialize in treating hand and upper extremity injuries including tendon injuries, fractures, and nerve compressions. Services include McConnell taping, Kinesiotaping, and customized rehabilitation plans. Our bilingual clinicians provide care for complex upper extremity conditions with Spanish language support available.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) to measure work-related physical capabilities. These assessments help determine return-to-work readiness and disability status using standardized protocols. Evaluations inform rehabilitation planning and job accommodation recommendations based on objective functional data.
Work Hardening
Our work hardening programs combine physical conditioning with job-specific task simulation. Patients participate in 4-8 week programs featuring cardiovascular training, therapeutic exercises, and ergonomic education. The full-day (8am-4pm) and half-day (8am-12pm) options prepare workers for safe return to their specific job demands.
Case Management
We coordinate care between patients, physicians, employers, and insurance providers. Services include authorization of treatments, billing assistance, and communication with all stakeholders. Our bilingual case managers ensure smooth navigation of workers' compensation processes and facilitate necessary transportation arrangements.
People
Selene Quiroga
Physical Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Howard University with certifications in hand therapy and Kinesio taping. Specializes in treating upper extremity injuries and spine conditions while providing care in Spanish and English.
Kathryn Nicholson
Clinical Director
20+ years of work injury rehabilitation experience with expertise in ergonomic analysis and functional capacity evaluations. Completed specialized FCE training and has extensive experience with neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Angelica McShane
Physical Therapist
Master in Physical Therapy with specialization in manual therapy and kinesiology taping. Focuses on lower extremity rehabilitation and provides care in both Spanish and English for orthopedic patients.
Flora Alvarez
Work Hardening Specialist
Over 20 years of experience designing customized work simulation programs that help patients achieve functional improvement goals through job-specific rehabilitation activities.
Roy Velasco
Physical Therapy Assistant
Certified assistant with expertise in treating neurological pathologies and musculoskeletal injuries. Provides patient education and therapeutic exercises for conditions affecting mobility and balance.
Questions
What types of work injuries do you treat?
We treat all types of work-related injuries including musculoskeletal conditions, hand injuries, spine disorders, and neurological impairments through specialized rehabilitation programs.
Do you accept workers' compensation insurance?
Yes, we accept all Workers' Compensation Insurance and are network providers for Corvel, Keyscripts, and MedRisk.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offer half-day and full-day work hardening programs.
Is transportation available?
Transportation assistance is available for eligible workers' compensation cases to ensure access to necessary rehabilitation services.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Yes, we have Spanish-speaking clinicians and staff available to provide care and coordinate treatment plans in both languages.
What is work hardening?
Work hardening is a structured rehabilitation program combining physical conditioning with job-specific task simulation to prepare injured workers for safe return to employment.
