Cheryl Mitchell, OTR, MOT, SCFES, CNT
Manager of Physical and Occupational Therapy - Inpatient
Certified Neonatal Therapist
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Cheryl Mitchell, OTR, MOT, SCFES, CNT
Personal Statement
I started my career as an occupational therapist at Texas Children’s in 1998 and currently serve as Manager of Physical and Occupational Therapy at Texas Children’s Medical Center Campus. I support patient care and the provision of therapy services in the neonatal intensive care unit and cardiac intensive care unit. As a manager, my focus is supporting my team in providing the highest level of care to promote excellent patient outcomes.
Clinical Interests
Infant feeding and swallowing; neuroprotective care of the neonate; care of the patient in the intensive care setting; and splinting and casting
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Occupational Therapy Association | Member |
| Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative | Member |
| National Association of Neonatal Therapists | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Cugini K, McCormick FB Jr, Mitchell C, Psencik E, Sarduy S, Masuoka I, Toruno R, Davies J. Therapy services and specialized devices for conjoined twins: Unique challenges with conjoined twins and the importance of physical and occupational therapy. Seminars in Perinatology. 2018 Oct; 42(6):361-368.
Mitchell, C., Paluszak, S.L. (2018). Adaptive Feeding Techniques and Positioning: An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective. In: Ongkasuwan, J., Chiou, E. (eds) Pediatric Dysphagia. Springer, Cham.