Occupational Therapist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Occupational therapist specializing in outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Occupational therapist specializing in outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapist

• Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

Outpatient orthopedic, neuro, and pediatric populations, inpatient, acute care, and senior behavioral. Outpatient orthopedic, neuro, and pediatric populations, inpatient, acute care, and senior behavioral.

Occupational Therapist

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

PRN Occupational Therapist

• Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

Level II OT Student

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

- Assessed range of motion, muscle strength, pain perceptions, and sensation of the upper extremity through goniometry, manual muscle testing, and Semmes Weinstein. - Provided client-centered intervention methods and abided by post-op protocols as indicated. - Administered physical agent modalities (PAMs) for pain relief when appropriate. - Utilized thermoplastic material and delta cast material to create various custom splints. - Completed patient documentation of treatment sessions, initial evaluations, reassessments, and discharges in a timely manner using TheraOffice software. Show less

Level II OT Student

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

- Evaluated patients through administration and interpretation of the PDMS-2, BOT-2, and SP-2. - Provided client-centered and occupation-based interventions for approximately 30 children (ages 2-19) with various diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental disability, Down syndrome, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, juvenile dermatomyositis, lissencephaly, microcephaly, Rett syndrome, Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, sensory processing disorder, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy, TBI, and William’s syndrome. - Developed a weekly theme schedule incorporating flexible activities to address a variety of client areas and created and implemented an evidence-based feeding protocol for patients with feeding concerns. - Completed daily patient documentation of treatment sessions and patient progress in a consistently timely manner using ClinicSource Therapy Practice Management Software. Show less

Dance Instructor

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

Instructor of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop for students ages 3-12. Instructor of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Hip-Hop for students ages 3-12.

Rehab Tech

• Jul 2015 - May 2017

Assistance in therapy treatment, office manager responsibilities, insurance verification, patient transportation, organization and maintenance of therapy gym, patient family communication Assistance in therapy treatment, office manager responsibilities, insurance verification, patient transportation, organization and maintenance of therapy gym, patient family communication

Intern/Student Observer

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

Assisted CHT with set-up of exercises and modalities, extensive observation and education on hand therapy practice. Assisted CHT with set-up of exercises and modalities, extensive observation and education on hand therapy practice.

Youth Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

Summers Only, Camp Counselor, DNOW leader, Organizational planning Summers Only, Camp Counselor, DNOW leader, Organizational planning