Danielle Russo
Low Vision Occupational Therapist at Braille Institute of America- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT)
Academy for Certification in Vision Rehabilitation -
Physical Agent Modalities
Californa Board of Occupational Therapy
Experience
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Braille Institute of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Low Vision Occupational Therapist
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Apr 2019 - Present
Manages a caseload of client’s with visual impairments, including: macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, CVAs, and other vision related diagnoses; educates MDs on the role and value of occupational therapy in vision rehabilitation; collaborates with the Department of Rehabilitation to promote the client’s return to education or employment; assists in training and mentoring of new employees and students. Manages a caseload of client’s with visual impairments, including: macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, CVAs, and other vision related diagnoses; educates MDs on the role and value of occupational therapy in vision rehabilitation; collaborates with the Department of Rehabilitation to promote the client’s return to education or employment; assists in training and mentoring of new employees and students.
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Occupational Therapist
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May 2017 - Present
Maximizes the patient’s level of participation in the home environment through instruction in self care, safety, and adaptive techniques; collaborates with patients to establish goals based on current levels of function and potential for improvement; evaluates the home environment for safety concerns and makes recommendations for improving patient safety; educates patients, family members, and caregivers in strategies for improved performance in ADLs/IADLs. Maximizes the patient’s level of participation in the home environment through instruction in self care, safety, and adaptive techniques; collaborates with patients to establish goals based on current levels of function and potential for improvement; evaluates the home environment for safety concerns and makes recommendations for improving patient safety; educates patients, family members, and caregivers in strategies for improved performance in ADLs/IADLs.
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AFFIRMA Rehabilitation
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Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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100 - 200 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2019
Managed a high-volume patient caseload in a short-term rehabilitation facility for treatment of CVAs, hip and knee replacements, fractures, and other traumas, surgeries, and illnesses; assisted in developing and implementing the facilities first chronic pain management program; lead Medicare B therapist, specializing in management of orthotics, adaptive equipment, and positioning devices; sought mentorship and earned Physical Agent Modalities Advanced Certification in 1.5 years of practice; coordinated and executed family and caregiver training in preparation for safe discharge; collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to best meet patient’s needs.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of Southern California
Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
2003 - 2007
San Francisco State University
B.A., Liberal Studies
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