Experience

First Steps Of Missouri

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Providing direct service to families and children (birth to 3 years) in the natural environment, consulting, conducting individualized assessments, writing reports and attending IFSP meetings in order to enhance the familys’ ability to facilitate and support their child’s development with confidence and competence. Providing direct service to families and children (birth to 3 years) in the natural environment, consulting, conducting individualized assessments, writing reports and attending IFSP meetings in order to enhance the familys’ ability to facilitate and support their child’s development with confidence and competence.



EmpowerMe Wellness

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Evaluating, developing treatment plans, educating patients/families/staff and providing OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborating with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nurses, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach. Supervising occupational therapy assistants and managing the weekly OT schedule for assisted living facilities offering home health and outpatient services as well as taught wellness classes for resident enrichment such as Exercise Class, Balance Class and Tai Chi. Show less



naviHealth

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapist, SICC

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Managed post acute care transitions, identified appropriate care plans and coordinated care team cohesiveness for improved patient recovery and outcomes for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas City Missouri Managed post acute care transitions, identified appropriate care plans and coordinated care team cohesiveness for improved patient recovery and outcomes for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas City Missouri



John Knox Village

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2020

  Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach. Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach.



Mid America Balance Institute, Inc.

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Patient Care Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Managed clinical operations tasks including scheduling, processing referrals, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, processing affidavits and medical records. Managed clinical operations tasks including scheduling, processing referrals, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, processing affidavits and medical records.



National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2017

  Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach. Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach.



Rehab Choice Incorporated

• Occupational Therapist

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

  Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach. Evaluated, developed treatment plans, educated patients/families/staff and provided OT services for adult patients with a variety of physical and psychological diseases, disorders and/or disabilities. Collaborated with certified occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, nursing, MDs & rehabilitation directors in a multidisciplinary approach.



Olathe School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Provided educationally relevant OT services for children (ages 3-15) with developmental delays, physical disabilities, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, behavior disorders and a variety of other diagnoses/special needs. Assessed students, created treatment plans and provided OT services for qualifying students. Managed certified occupational therapy assistants and paraprofessionals in providing therapy services. Provided educationally relevant OT services for children (ages 3-15) with developmental delays, physical disabilities, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, behavior disorders and a variety of other diagnoses/special needs. Assessed students, created treatment plans and provided OT services for qualifying students. Managed certified occupational therapy assistants and paraprofessionals in providing therapy services.