Occupational Therapist Resume Example

OT with 25 years + of combined experience in home health care, assistive technology services, acute care, long-term care, out-patient therapy and school systems. Excellent assessment skills for home care and all aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) including home assessments and training of caregivers for improved functional outcomes. Excellent organizational skills and goal oriented.

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification and proficient in power wheelchair assessments and all aspects of technologies for functional independence in school, work, leisure activities. Accomplished in assessing patient conditions, planning treatments and checking progress. Skilled at collaborating in team environments, updating charts and documenting results of interventions. Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of [State Name].

• Teaching/Instruction Provided training and instruction to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff and other state employees regarding assistive technology (AT) and OT services related to employment and educational goals and outcomes for persons with disabilities; developed and provided training for functional assessment to assist with eligibility and determine skill levels of VR clients; responsible for educating new VR employees about AT program and processes within the Georgia Department of Labor. Clinical instruction of occupational therapy students & supervision of OT assistants. Level I Fieldwork in school system including development of IEPs and therapies for motor/sensory impairments. Assistive Technology Assessment, set-up, and training for all areas of technology including ergonomics, computer applications and software, wheelchair and seating assessment, pre-vocational screenings, self-care and homemaking skills, home modifications, vehicle modifications, splinting/positioning, work site evaluations and job task analysis. Assisted in transitioning disabled high school students into post-graduate settings; assisted in development of QA/CQI measures/guidelines for assistive technology service delivery; developed employment-focused assessment tool for VR services in conjunction with pilot study for FCEs. Therapeutic Intervention Provided occupational therapy services in a variety of settings including acute care, in-patient, out-patient, day treatment, long-term care, vocational rehabilitation and home health. Other services included staffing, quality assurance and outcomes measures, safety awareness and staff compliance regarding federal and state regulations, productivity reports, supply inventory, Medicare/Medicaid insurance billing.