Dynamic, hardworking, team oriented OTR/L with 3 years experience working in skilled nursing and rehabilitations facilities, seeking a position as an Occupational Therapist. Alumni of Touro Occupational Therapist program with a degree of Master in Occupational Therapy. Three years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home prior to becoming an OTR/L.
Licenses
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist, registered and licensed (MS,OTR/L)
Certified by NBCOT until 03/31/2018
Licensed by New York State until 07/31/2017
*Will provide credentials upon request*
Skill Highlights
Knowledgeable with treating ventilator unit patients of various ages
Knowledgeable in the use of Rehab Optima, Visual, and Sigma.
Extensive work with geriatrics and adults with physical disabilities.
Performing
various interventions and modalities within the plan of care and scope of
OTR/L
Empathetic and patient
Overseeing COTA's
Providing
professional patient care in a high-volume facility
Time
management with a full schedule of patients
Professional Experience
Occupational Therapist, 09/2014 to Current Blue Stone Therapy Solutions – Waite Park, MN,
320 bed short and long term rehabilitation facility, with a 40 bed Respiratory/Ventilation unit.
Evaluation of short term patients and long term residents
Providing appropriate goals, and the treatment plans
Documentation
and billing of patient sessions
Intervention focus:
Development of compensatory strategies for residual deficits and client factors
Discharge planning and after-care referrals; family, caregiver and consumer education.
Recommend specific adaptive equipment and training in use of the equipment
Recommend home modifications to increase the client's independence the home environment, as well as decrease potential hazards.
Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, and other equipment.
Occupational Therapist, 04/2012 to 09/2014 Blue Stone Therapy Solutions – Cedar Rapids, IA,
240 bed short term and long term rehabilitation facility
Evaluation of short term patients and long term residents
Providing appropriate goals, and the treatment plans
Documentation and billing of patient sessions
Intervention Focus
Development of compensatory strategies for residual deficits and client factors to increase Independence with ADL/IADL's.
Discharge planning and after-care referrals; family, caregiver and consumer education.
Recommend specific adaptive equipment and training in use of the equipment
Recommend home modifications to increase the client's independence the home environment, as well as decrease potential hazards.
Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, and other equipment.
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy, Expected in Touro College School of Health Sciences - Bay Shore, NY GPA: August 2006- September 2011 Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Touro College School of Health Sciences; Bay Shore, NY GPA: 3.9 in graduate level coursework
Associate of Science: Liberal Arts, Expected in Suffolk County Community College - Selden, NY GPA: August 2002- June 2006 Associate of Science in Liberal Arts Suffolk County Community College; Selden, NY GPA: 3.57 / Dean's List
: Early Childhood Education, Expected in St. Joseph's College - Patchogue, New York GPA: August 2001- St. Joseph’s College; Patchogue, New York June 2002 Completed 30 credits toward B.S in Early Childhood Education
Field Work
Level II Field work:
PARE FORE; Brentwood, NY, from June - August 2011;
Occupation-based
gang prevention mentor program.
Adelante;
Central Islip, NY
Adult
Vocational Training.
Suffolk Independent Living Organization
(SILO); Ronkonkoma, NY
Comprehensive
Home Evaluation Report.
St. Charles Hospital in
Port Jefferson, NY, from June 2010 - August 2010; inpatient rehab/acute care.
DDI; Developmental Disabilities Institute;Smithtown, NY; Huntington, NY, June 2009-August 2009; Evaluate and treat students ages 6-21.
Level I Field Work:
Northport VA Medical Center; Northport, NY, from March 2011-April 2011; Inpatient Acute Care and Outpatient Hand Therapy
Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY, from February 2010- March 2010; Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
The Leeway school; Sayville, NY, October 2009 - November 2009; Early
Intervention preschool.
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center: Vocational
Rehabilitation, Brentwood, NY, February - March 2008;
Adult
Vocational Rehabilitation.
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