
Kristen E Defayette MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
185 MARGARET ST PLATTSBURGH NY, 12901About
Dr. Kristen Defayette practices Occupational Medicine in PLATTSBURGH, NY. Dr. Defayette 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. Olyvia M. Palmer MS, OTR/L75 BEEKMAN ST PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
- April K Myers-lauteschuetz OTR/L15 AUTUMN DR PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
- Heather M Lafountain OT176 TOM MILLER RD PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
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