Beth Payne

Beth Payne

Adjunct Professor

Educational History

MS, OT, Colorado State University

Professional Highlights

President of Independence Rehab, a contract therapy company providing PT/OT/SLP services in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities in 8 states; founder of Full Circle Consulting and Care, a consulting and wellness-focused practice that connects movement, function, caregiving, healthcare navigation, and future planning for individuals, families, and organizations; experienced clinician, healthcare leader, educator, and presenter across rehabilitation, senior care, wellness, and end-of-life planning.

Fields of Expertise

Occupational therapy, rehabilitation operations, senior care, Medicare and documentation, functional aging, home safety and fall prevention, caregiver education, advance care planning, end-of-life support, Pilates-based wellness, and healthcare leadership.

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