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LEAD THERAPIST/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Summary
Proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Effective at patient assessments, treatment planning and progress updates. Adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Skills
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Experience
Lead Therapist/Occupational TherapistAscension Health | Stanley , WI | August 2013 - Current
- Promoted effective and efficient evidenced based clinical services for the entire OT, PT and SLP Team.
- Provides support to field staff as a resource, telephonically and in person; serve as a clinical and practice expert to field staff, family and community members.
- Manage the entire OT team, organize schedules, process orders, collaborate with MDs, serve as a liaison between providers and patients, assess, plan, develop treatment plans, and support utilization management functions.
- Performs home visits with all rehabilitation disciplines to ensure basic competency and ensure that staff are following Agency Policies and Procedures; Completes documentation and provides Rehab Manager for use in annual performances reviews.
- Reviews and processes all disciplines evaluations, discharges and re-certifications in order to ensure proper service delivery.
- Responsible for organizing, prioritizing and scheduling weekend schedules for staff alongside assisting with new hire interviews, as well as training/mentoring staff.
- Perform documentation audits, QI/QA and case management reviews
- Complete and participate in the development, implementation and follow up of quality improvement programs to monitor the effectiveness of clinical programs and systems.
- Track all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalize treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Manage caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Occupational TherapistAscension Health | Sturgis , MI | March 2007 - August 2013
- Provided occupational therapy services by evaluating and prescribing activities to promote healing/adaptation to physical and mental illness.
- Promoted high standard of patient care, reduce length of inpatient stay, increase independence with self-care activities, decrease pain, assist with discharge planning, develop individualized treatment/home exercise plans, recommend modifications to home environment, and conduct family/caregiver training.
- Managed daily schedule, supervise COTA's, level I & II fieldwork students, plan and conduct individual/group treatments to best meet resident needs Use of ultrasound, TENS, phototherapy, electrical stimulation, and diathermy.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Supported executive-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness.
Occupational TherapistThom/Marlboro Area Early Intervention | City , STATE | September 2004 - September 2006
- Evaluated, developed and implemented treatment plans for children from birth to three with a wide variety of neurological, cognitive and physical impairments in their home environments.
- Provided proficient use of the MEIDP and Sensory Profile Incorporated parent and caregiver training, home modifications and adaptive equipment training into treatment sessions.
- Developed IFSP's and assisted public schools with the development of IEP's Conducted community screenings, supervised Level I and Level II OT students Presenter at 27th Annual Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium Conference, May 10.
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
Consultant, Occupational TherapistUnited Cerebral Palsy Of Metro Boston | City , STATE | January 2001 - December 2006
- Contracted occupational therapist, conduct assessments on patient needs in their home environment to determine eligibility for the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program provided through Mass Health.
- Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Occupational TherapyUniversity of Hartford | | City, State | 1999
Certifications
Massachusetts State Board of Occupational Therapy, License No. 7765
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Certification No. 1044892
First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Portuguese speaking
Conversational Spanish
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School Attended
- University of Hartford
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Therapist/Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Consultant, Occupational Therapist
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Occupational Therapy
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