CJ Almacen

Occupational Therapist at Valley Rehab
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Macomb, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Occupational Therapists State License - California
    California Board of Occupational Therapy
    Mar, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR/Basic Life Support Certification
    American Heart Association
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapists State License - Michigan
    Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Experience

  • Valley Rehab
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Occupational Therapist
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      As a mobile outpatient occupational therapist, provide the following services: Improve independence in self-care (toileting, dressing & bathing), transfer training in self-care activities, improve range of motion (ROM), reducing falls, training caregivers, enhancing quality of life, educating clients and caregivers in compensatory strategies. As a mobile outpatient occupational therapist, provide the following services: Improve independence in self-care (toileting, dressing & bathing), transfer training in self-care activities, improve range of motion (ROM), reducing falls, training caregivers, enhancing quality of life, educating clients and caregivers in compensatory strategies.

  • Lake Huron Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Acute Care/Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
      • Dec 2021 - May 2023

      - Provide assessments and treatments for patients diagnosed with various medical conditions, such as orthopedic, cardiac, and neurologic conditions. - Assess patients' capability to complete bed mobility, functional mobility, transfers, and ADLs (i.e., grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.) independently. - Educate patients on post-surgical precautions for hip, spine, and shoulder surgeries, as well as using various types of adaptive equipment necessary for discharge. - Advocate the importance of occupational therapy to social workers, case managers, clients and caregivers to effectively communicate discharge and DME recommendations. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote patients' safety and maximum functioning at home. Show less

  • Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Vocational Training Centers
    • Vocational Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
      • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

      - Provide individual occupational therapy and community/work reintegration, as well as job training in digital media and technology for adult clients with traumatic brain injuries. - Provide individual occupational therapy and community/work reintegration, as well as job training in digital media and technology for adult clients with traumatic brain injuries.

  • Motus Rehabilitation
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outpatient Level II Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

      - Worked in an outpatient rehabilitation hand therapy clinic at Motus Rehabilitation Center (Roseville, MI) in both occupational & hand therapy. - Provided evaluations and treatments for patients with orthopedic hand and upper extremity injuries. - Treatment of upper quarter diagnoses both operative and non-operative including: fractures (finger, hand, wrist, elbow, humerus), fingertip injuries, carpal instability, flexor and extensor tendon repair, distal bicep & tricep repair, tenolysis, rotator cuff pathology & repair, peripheral nerve pathology, arthritis, tendinopathy, CRPS, tendon transfers, Dupuytren's disease, and wound assessment/management. - Collaborated with therapists and communicated with referring physicians in order to determine the optimal treatment plan for the patient. - Fabricated custom orthotics for patients with hand and upper extremity injuries. Show less

  • Henry Ford Health System (Macomb Hospital)
    • Acute Care/IPR Level II Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

      - Worked in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital (Clinton Township, MI) in both inpatient rehabilitation & acute care. - Provided assessments and treatments for patients diagnosed with various medical conditions, such as orthopedic, cardiac, and neurologic conditions. - Assessed patients' capability to complete bed mobility, functional mobility, transfers, and ADLs (i.e., grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.) independently. - Closely monitored patients' vital signs during therapy. - Educated patients on post-surgical precautions for hip, spine, and shoulder surgeries, as well as using various types of adaptive equipment necessary for discharge. - Advocated the importance of occupational therapy to social workers, case managers, clients and caregivers to effectively communicate discharge and DME recommendations. - Collaborated with physical therapists in home evaluations and recommendations to promote patients' safety and maximum functioning at home. - Maintained a daily caseload of 7-8 patients under direct supervision of a clinical instructor, completing all relevant documentation on Epic EMR for initial evaluations, assessments, intervention & discharge planning. Show less

  • Sensory Systems Clinic
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Pediatric Level I Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

      - Provided assessments and treatments for patients diagnosed with various behavioral conditions, such as ASD, ADHD, etc. - Focused on building relationships and child driven play skills, using sensory integration to help children relate to others and complete the daily living activities of children in a fun and motivating manner, and utilizing a research driven approach, Ayres Sensory Integration, to help parents reach their goals for their children. - Provided assessments and treatments for patients diagnosed with various behavioral conditions, such as ASD, ADHD, etc. - Focused on building relationships and child driven play skills, using sensory integration to help children relate to others and complete the daily living activities of children in a fun and motivating manner, and utilizing a research driven approach, Ayres Sensory Integration, to help parents reach their goals for their children.

  • McLaren Macomb Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Acute Care Level I Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

      - Worked in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at McLaren Macomb Medical Center (Mount Clemens, MI) in acute care. - Provided assessments and treatments for patients diagnosed with various medical conditions, such as orthopedic, cardiac, and neurologic conditions. - Gained experience in conducting initial evaluations, documenting treatment notes and discharge summaries in the Epic EMR. - Assessed patients' capability to complete bed mobility, functional mobility, transfers, and ADLs (i.e., grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.) independently. - Educated patients on post-surgical precautions for hip, spine, and shoulder surgeries, as well as using various types of adaptive equipment necessary for discharge. Show less

  • Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace Hospital)
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Psychiatric Inpatient Level I Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

      - Worked in an Inpatient Adult Acute Psychiatric Unit at Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace Hospital). - Led group therapy sessions that focused on education in areas such as physical exercise, communication skills, life skills management, coping strategies, health and wellness, and short-term goal writing. - Worked in a multidisciplinary team with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other therapists on the inpatient psychiatry unit. - Worked in an Inpatient Adult Acute Psychiatric Unit at Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace Hospital). - Led group therapy sessions that focused on education in areas such as physical exercise, communication skills, life skills management, coping strategies, health and wellness, and short-term goal writing. - Worked in a multidisciplinary team with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other therapists on the inpatient psychiatry unit.

  • Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Clinical Research Coordinator
      • May 2017 - Jul 2019

      Coordinating clinical research studies in Occupational Therapy & Gerontology at Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for the purpose of advancing treatment methods and better educating graduate students. Coordinating clinical research studies in Occupational Therapy & Gerontology at Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for the purpose of advancing treatment methods and better educating graduate students.

  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Health/Clinical Research Coordinator
      • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

      Coordinates study projects, develops strategies for maximizing subject participation, and facilitates research activities within the Department of Emergency Medicine (Clinical Research Division) at Wayne State University School of Medicine. As a public health coordinator, managing the public health screening projects, assisting with linkage to care activities, providing advice on protocol content and implementation systems, compiling and analyzing data, developing partnerships with regulatory entities and community based organizations, and supervising the community health workers at the clinical site. Show less

  • Little Company of Mary Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Emergency Department Technician
      • Mar 2010 - May 2016

      Interact with all patients of the ER, triaging/assisting to rooms; respond to emergency codes, assisting medical staff with procedures and post-procedure care. Interact with all patients of the ER, triaging/assisting to rooms; respond to emergency codes, assisting medical staff with procedures and post-procedure care.

  • American Rescue Services
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Set Medic
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

      Provide emergency medical and rescue services by responding to emergency calls for special private events, circuit parties, and motion picture/television industry. Provide emergency medical and rescue services by responding to emergency calls for special private events, circuit parties, and motion picture/television industry.

  • Del Amo Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Psychiatric Technician
      • Sep 2009 - May 2010

      Provide basic nursing care, aid with activities of daily living, and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and Unit Program Specialist. Provide basic nursing care, aid with activities of daily living, and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and Unit Program Specialist.

  • MedCoast Ambulance Services
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emergency Medical Technician Basic
      • Feb 2009 - May 2010

      Respond to emergency & non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport to reliable medical facilities. Respond to emergency & non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport to reliable medical facilities.

  • Riverside County Fire Department
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reserve Firefighter/EMT
      • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

      Respond alongside with full-time firefighters to wild land fires, structure and vehicles fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, hazardous materials, floods and other emergencies. Respond alongside with full-time firefighters to wild land fires, structure and vehicles fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, hazardous materials, floods and other emergencies.

Education

  • Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Master of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    2017 - 2020
  • Wayne State University
    Bachelor of Health Sciences, Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
    2016 - 2019
  • Azusa Pacific University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
    2013 - 2015
  • Southern California University of Health Sciences
    Certificate of Natural Sciences, Health Sciences
    2013 - 2015
  • El Camino College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Fire Science/Fire-fighting
    2006 - 2010

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