Director of Rehabilitation Services

• Sep 2023 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Feb 2017 - Present

Evaluating and assessing clients in short term rehabilitation, long term care, and independent living facility.Proficient in wheelchair positioning including standard wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and customized specialty wheelchairs.Clinical instructor for an OT student.Supervising and assisting two new graduate COTA's.

Director of Rehabilitation Services

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

Completion of home therapy services including evaluations and treatment sessions. Assessment of vitals and daily communication with nursing and MD. Challenge and improve clients abilities within their home and community Completion of home therapy services including evaluations and treatment sessions. Assessment of vitals and daily communication with nursing and MD. Challenge and improve clients abilities within their home and community

Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2017

Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient. Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations. Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress. Maintained productivity of 80-85% with use of Casamba EMR software on iPads. Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient. Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations. Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress. Maintained productivity of 80-85% with use of Casamba EMR software on iPads.

Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed- Director of Rehabilitation

• Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth. Oversaw a total of 10 therapists. Participated in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times. Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits. Show less

Occupational Therapy Student

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

• Treated patients with a variety of physical disabilities including: trigger finger release post-op, medial and lateral epicondylitis pre and post-op, CVA, and TBI. • Performed evaluations which included: MMT, ROM, 9 hole peg test, Moburg Pick-up Test, and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test. • Implemented treatments such as; BTE simulator activities, fluidotherapy, fabricating hand and finger orthoses, SAEBO arm training program, therapy putty, nerve glide techniques, etc. • Treated patients with a variety of physical disabilities including: trigger finger release post-op, medial and lateral epicondylitis pre and post-op, CVA, and TBI. • Performed evaluations which included: MMT, ROM, 9 hole peg test, Moburg Pick-up Test, and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test. • Implemented treatments such as; BTE simulator activities, fluidotherapy, fabricating hand and finger orthoses, SAEBO arm training program, therapy putty, nerve glide techniques, etc.

Occupational Therapy Student

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

• Participated in daily treatment team meetings with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers • Lead daily morning triage meetings on the psychiatric intensive treatment unit. • Coordinated, implemented, and supervised milieu activities for patients of varying mental status including: bipolar disorder, severe depression, schizophrenia, severe manic episodes, delusions, and hallucinations. • Coordinated activities for the adolescent psychiatric unit two days a week. • Performed evaluations which included Allen’s Cognitive Level Screen and Assessment of Living Skills and Resources. Show less

Activities Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

• Coordinated monthly activity calendars for trips, social events, and activities for the geriatric population. • Created original activities as well as traditional activities for residents to engage in. • Conducted daily exercise programing, health and wellness presentations, adapted programing to meet the needs of various levels of ability. • Ran book club, poetry group and art programs including: Zentangle, water color classes, and art appreciation discussions. • Coordinated initial social intake, reviewed interests for each resident, and assisted with the move-in process. • Provided computer assistance to residences including e-mail, Skype and Microsoft programs. Show less

Activities Assistant

• May 2006 - Aug 2011

• Coordinated and planned activities for clients with various clinical diagnoses such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, developmentally delayed, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cerebral Vascular Accidents • Assisted with feeding, personal care, organization of work space, and maintaining a clean and supportive activities area. • Coordinated and planned activities for clients with various clinical diagnoses such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, developmentally delayed, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cerebral Vascular Accidents • Assisted with feeding, personal care, organization of work space, and maintaining a clean and supportive activities area.