Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Resume Example

Healthcare | Clinical Rehab Setting | Sales to $2MM | IT Aptitude

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) currently working in healthcare in a skilled nursing facility seeking employment in the growing field of digital healthcare technology. Currently providing patient care, documentation, and support to Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid patients. Previous career in the oil/environmental business includes ownership with diverse project management skills such as Implementing sales/marketing programs and business planning to expand into new markets as well as contingency planning for future development. Responsible for implementing sales cycle from concept and proposal to completion and follow up on high value projects in order to exceed customer expectations. Strong IT background in upgrading computer hardware and software used in streamlining business. Problem solver/decision maker skills learned as former business owner and current clinical COTA position help identify problems and create solutions through inductive reasoning, teamwork and "thinking outside the box” strategies.

• Medical record documentation, accounting, advertising, brand marketing, business management, interpersonal/communication, hardware & software proficient, problem solving, sales & project management, time management, training programs

• NBCOT certified (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• Student Fieldwork Educator certified by the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)

• RI Occupational Therapy Association Board Member:

Co-chair Mental Health Special Interest Group / Communications Co-chair

• Rebuilding Together:

Refurbish homes for disadvantaged individuals in Rhode Island

• Member of Therapy Dogs International:

Owner/Trainer of certified therapy dog “Zoe” who works helping therapists assess pet management tasks with their humans.