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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Summary
Excels in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary healthcare setting. Strong knowledge and current experience in Telehealth services and medical billing. Proficient with therapeutic use with technology. Head of Occupational Therapy department including volunteer services in an Outpatient Pediatric therapy clinic. Diverse experience with Geriatric population, adolescent and adult special needs, at-risk youth, Autism, and other related disorders.
Education
University of San FranciscoBachelor of Arts in Sociology05/2015
Stanbridge University | CityAssociate of Science in Occupational Science in OTA06/2017
Professional Experience
Paulding County School District | Dallas , TXCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant10/2017 - Current
- Provided direct Occupational Therapy services in an Outpatient Pediatric setting with a full-time caseload of more than 35 patients weekly within a fast-pasted multi-disciplinary setting of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
- Performed administrative tasks, including mailing letters, taking messages, and scheduling appointments through Practice Perfect software.
- Led volunteer and Occupational Therapy departments in both offices.
- Ran feeding groups and held in-service presentations.
- Assisted patients and families from infancy to adults with improving visual, motor and sensory management abilities.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming and dressing.
- Received intensive training for Complex Pediatric Feeding issues.
- Handled questions related to billing, reimbursement rates, and insurances.
- Strong knowledge of medical billing, health care delivery, and financial structures.
Aptiv (Formerly Riverfront Inc.) | Janesville , WICommunity Outreach Specialist11/2016 - 06/2017
- Performed outreach to community residents to raise awareness and donations for those affected by the Blood Diamond Trade.
- Organized donations to provide prosthetics for amputees in Sierra Leone, as well as funds for education.
- Taught youth how to drive discussion and promote change through various channels.
- Connected with grass-roots organizations to solidify partnerships, build support, and garner attention for key messages.
- Planned and executed fundraising strategies.
Grand Living At Lake Lorraine | Cedar Rapids , IACaregiver07/2015 - 06/2017
- Performed caregiver duties in multiple settings in home and assisted living centers.
- Created residents' activities and social programs.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Butterfly Effects | Mountain View , AZBehavior Therapist01/2015 - 09/2015
- Treated adolescent to teen age group using ABA Therapy and DTT style training. Mastered behavioral skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional treatment team to develop and facilitate skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments to establish care plan.
- Administered direct client care using intensive teaching and natural environment training to follow and apply prescribed behavioral skill acquisition.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Visited client home, school or social setting to run discrete trials or shape verbal behavior while recording real-time data using technology platform.
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Clinical Experience
- 03.2017-05.2017 Level IIB: Mann Special Classes Anaheim, CA. In a Pediatric School-Based setting, attended IEPs, staff meetings, handled a full caseload daily, and ran groups
- 01.2017-02.2017 Level IIA: Terrace View Care Center Fullerton, CA.In a post-acute skilled nursing setting, performed interventions based on evidenced-based practice and handled a full caseload daily. Completed documentation and progress notes with Rehab Optima.
- 09.2016-09.2016 Level 1B: Lomita Care Center, Lomita, CA In a post-acute 24 hour skilled nursing care facility, observed OTR's, COTA's, PT's, SLP's. Performed interventions with patients of various diagnoses under the supervision of an OTR/L.
- 04.2016-04.2016 Level 1A: Covina Developmental Center, Covina, CA Performed child observation in order to determine diagnoses for case study and interacted with Pre-K children in an early intervention setting.
- 09.2014-12.2014 Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, San Francisco, CA Assisted with class action litigation promoting the rights of prisoners. Answered prisoner letters, helped organize coalition gatherings and community events. Promoted dedication to ending mass incarceration and protecting human rights.
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School Attended
- University of San Francisco
- Stanbridge University
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Caregiver
- Behavior Therapist
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Associate of Science in Occupational Science in OTA
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