Melinda Butler Henderson
OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Dr. Melinda Butler Henderson, OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT, has been an instructor for Summit Professional Education, since 2016. In addition to creating more than a dozen CEU courses, she has developed blogs, podcasts, and "Lunch & Learn" workshops. She also serves as an occupational therapy consultant for Summit, ensuring that all CEU activities meet AOTA accreditation standards.
As a licensed occupational therapist with nearly two decades of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Henderson channeled her passion for productive aging to found Therapy Strategies Plus, PLLC, a consulting firm focused on advocacy and education for seniors and their caregivers. Her work in this space over the past decade includes the development of senior care DVDs, published articles, and community workshops in her "Parenting Your Parent" Series.
Full-time, Dr. Butler serves as Chief Development Officer at BenCura Incorporated, a full-service rehabilitation management company specializing in collaborative therapy services in a variety of healthcare settings across urban, rural, and critical access areas. As CDO, she leads initiatives in learning and development, business growth, and program innovation, helping partners with PDPM optimization, enhancing quality measures, Five-Star ratings, and survey readiness. A previous Director of Rehabilitation for nearly 18 years, and Board- Certified Patient Advocate, Dr. Henderson actively participates in legislative advocacy with a commitment to patient-centered care. A public servant at heart, she serves on the board of the Frankie Mae Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting caregivers of aging adults. Dr. Henderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Nebraska and a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. She is dedicated to advancing equitable care for older adults while empowering caregivers and clinicians through education, and innovation.
Upcoming In-Person Courses
500+
In-Person Courses Annually
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform with Impairment Focused Evaluation, Treatment, and Discharge Strategies
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Schaumburg, IL
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Central
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: Practical Strategies for Treatment and Documenting Medical Necessity
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Schaumburg, IL
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Central
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effective Strategies to Promote Safety and Function for Aging in Place
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Schaumburg, IL
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Central
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform with Impairment Focused Evaluation, Treatment, and Discharge Strategies
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Charleston, SC
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: Practical Strategies for Treatment and Documenting Medical Necessity
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Charleston, SC
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effective Strategies to Promote Safety and Function for Aging in Place
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Charleston, SC
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern
Upcoming Live Webinars
200+
Live Webinars Annually
Lymphedema Management for the Upper Extremity
Lymphedema Management for the Upper Extremity
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern
The Geriatric Behavioral Health Blueprint: Improving Function and outcomes with Therapeutic Intervention
The Geriatric Behavioral Health Blueprint: Improving Function and o...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern
On-Demand Video Courses
600+
On-Demand Video/Text Courses
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effective Equipment and Strategies to Promote Safety and Function
Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Medicare Documentation: Practical Strategies for Justifying Therapy Services
Medicare Documentation: Practical Strategies for Justifying Therapy...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform with Impairment Focused Evaluation, Treatment, and Discharge Strategies
Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Functional Geriatrics: Documentation and Treatment Strategies Every Therapist Must Know to Improve Function and Outcomes
Functional Geriatrics: Documentation and Treatment Strategies Every...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Telehealth in the Skilled Nursing Facility Clinical Uses for Effective Geriatric Rehabilitation
Telehealth in the Skilled Nursing Facility Clinical Uses for Effect...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Coding and Billing for the PDPM and PDGM
Coding and Billing for the PDPM and PDGM
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Current Ethical Trends in Occupational Therapy
Current Ethical Trends in Occupational Therapy
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: Part I Practical Strategies for Assessment and Treatment
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: Part II: Skilled Documentation to Support Medical Necessity
Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Skilled ADL Training for Complex Aging Adults: Practical Strategies to Demonstrate Value and Improve Outcomes
Skilled ADL Training for Complex Aging Adults: Practical Strategies...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Podcast Episodes
Monthly
CE Podcast Episodes
The Fabulous Five of ADL Training in Older Adults: Practical Strategies to Demonstrate Value and Improve Outcomes
The Fabulous Five of ADL Training in Older Adults: Practical Strate...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
PT and OT Evaluation Coding Essentials: Making Complexity Coding Less Complex
PT and OT Evaluation Coding Essentials: Making Complexity Coding Le...
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Therapy Treatment Mode Guidelines for PDPM and Medicare Part B
Therapy Treatment Mode Guidelines for PDPM and Medicare Part B
Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
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