North Kansas City Hospital
Brent Walter has a diverse work experience in the field of occupational therapy. Brent started their career at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System as an Occupational Therapy Level II Student, where they focused on neurosurgery, orthopedics, and general medicine. Brent then moved on to the University of Kansas Health System, where they gained experience in acute care with a focus on oncology, surgery, transplantation, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal conditions.
Brent also had the opportunity to participate in a service learning trip to Guatemala, where they worked with underserved populations and combat occupational injustices. Brent planned and coordinated the trip, formulated the curriculum, and oversaw fundraising events.
In addition to their clinical experience, Brent has also been involved in research and educational roles. Brent worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where they conducted research on arthritis and assisted in expanding outreach programs. Brent also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where they researched methods of improving wheelchair propulsion for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.
Currently, Brent is working at North Kansas City Hospital as a Lead Acute Care Occupational Therapist. In this role, they evaluate and treats patients in the acute care setting and serves as the lead over a team of occupational therapists. Brent is highly rated by their supervisor for their communication skills, productivity, teamwork, customer care, and engagement in professional responsibilities.
Overall, Brent Walter has a well-rounded work experience in various healthcare settings, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to occupational therapy.
Brent Walter graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. In 2016, they completed their Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy/Therapist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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North Kansas City Hospital
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care. Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store. Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including: - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating - The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy. Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 182 midsize company in the nation. In addition to our Wellness Corners in the North Kansas City YMCA and Gladstone Community Center, each year NKCH sponsors approximately 60 charitable and community organizations and serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.