Summary
Linda Tseng is an experienced occupational therapist with 12 years in mental/behavioral health and geriatrics, currently treating inpatient psychiatric patients and providing float coverage across rehab and palliative care at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. She has led and supervised large multidisciplinary OT teams across diverse units—including spinal cord injury, acute rehab, hospice, and long-term care—bringing operational leadership to complex clinical settings. Linda specializes in non-pharmacological management of challenging behaviors, particularly for patients with dementia and psychiatric disorders, and has a track record improving care in VA and veteran-focused facilities. Trained with an MS in Occupational Therapy from Cal State Dominguez Hills and a BS in Human Development from Cornell, she blends evidence-based practice with systems-level coordination. A detail that sets her apart is sustained leadership within VA systems, managing ~27 clinicians across six units while remaining clinically active at the bedside.
12 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science, Human Development, Bachelor of Science, Human Development at Cornell University
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy at California State University-Dominguez Hills