Sharon Duffy-batt OTR
Occupational Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
115 DELAFIELD ST POUGHKEEPSIE NY, 12601About
Dr. Sharon Duffy-batt practices Occupational Medicine in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Dr. Duffy-batt evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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- Mrs. Kristin Ann Orlando MS, OTR/L17 MARIAN AVE POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601