Jennifer Carmody

Occupational Therapist at Effingham Health System
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Port Wentworth, Georgia, United States, GE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR & AED
    American Heart Association
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Effingham Health System
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Occupational Therapist
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Primary occupational therapist responsible for supervising the acute, outpatient, skilled nursing, and swing bed departments. • Responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of treatment for patients with UE involvement. Diagnoses include hemiplegia, tendon injuries, amputations, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, and other post-surgical dx. • Adept in completing accurate, thorough and efficient evaluations. Skilled in creating client centered, occupation based, and innovative treatment plans for various diagnoses utilizing evidence based practice. • Monitor and evaluate effects of interventions and accurately adjust plans for maximum benefit. • Experience includes prescribing HEPs, custom splinting, manual therapy, adaptive equipment & ergonomics. Show less

  • Encompass Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Occupational Therapist
      • Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Demonstrated competency in modalities, splinting, Bioness H200, Biodex, Sabeo hand treatment, SabeoMAS, BURT, and more. • Effectively managed a full caseload and point of service documentation while communicating with health care team. • Completed specialized wheelchair and home evaluations & recommended appropriate equipment and adaptations. • Provided family trainings and participated in family and team conferences. • Supervised and educated level I and II occupational therapy students. • Member of the Interdisciplinary Stroke Rehabilitation committee to improve and implement the hospital’s stroke program. • Member of Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee with goals to promote, recognize and celebrate diversity in the hospital. Show less

  • Northwell Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Rehabilitation Aide
      • May 2017 - Jan 2021

      • Aided licensed occupational therapists and physical therapists by preparing and organizing therapy equipment.• Assembled, sterilized, and adjusted equipment and physical agent modalities for therapist access and patient treatment.• Maintained HIPAA & Northwell Health patient privacy standards while managing client records. • Demonstrated stretches and exercises to patients prescribed in their treatments.

    • Fieldwork Level 1 Student
      • Feb 2019 - Feb 2019

      • Observed treatment focusing on ADLS, transfers, splinting, and adaptive equipment.• Learned about evaluations, daily treatments, and documentation in several units in the hospital through observation. • Gained knowledge in evaluation methods such as the FIM, MMT, ROM, and Minnesota through observation. • Attended weekly in-services presented by physical and occupational therapists on topics relevant in the acute care setting. • Became knowledgeable of a wide range of patient diagnoses. Show less

    • Volunteer
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Observed pediatric occupational therapists in treatment of patients from infancy to 10 years of age. • Became knowledgeable in the use of adaptive equipment and methods to ensure an improved quality of life for patients. • Observed surgical follow-ups, evaluations, treatment sessions, proper positioning, sensory integration, and motor training.

    • Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      • Gained experience in neuro setting and knowledge of patients who have suffered from CVA, Alzheimer’s, TBI, etc. through observation and assisting therapists with treatment including gathering equipment. • Assisted in interventions to improve independence of patients with both cognitive and physical limitations. • Became knowledgeable in adaptive equipment and adaptive measures used to ensure safety and independence. • Observed adaptive measures for dressing, transferring, and additional ADLs/ IADLs. Show less

  • Encompass Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Fieldwork Level 2 Student
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      • Evaluated and treated a wide range of diagnoses including cardiac, surgical, orthopedic, and neurological conditions. • Planned and administered a range of therapeutic interventions as well as patient and family education sessions. • Collaborated with health care providers including rehab technicians, nurses, doctors, social workers, PAs, PTs, and SLPs to increase patient centered care. • Executed point of service documentation for daily caseload of 7-8 patients utilizing an electronic medical record. • Completed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training. • Gained experience in physical agent modalities, team conferences, and assessments. • Became knowledgeable in contraindications as well as transmission based and post-operative precautions. Show less

  • Ahava Medical- Flatbush
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • Fieldwork Level 2 Student
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Provided in-person and telehealth occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR in an outpatient setting specializing in pediatrics and adult care. • Gained experience in aquatic therapy for orthopedic, sensory, and neurological conditions. • Executed daily occupation based treatments utilizing evidence based practice while monitoring and evaluating effects and adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit. • Utilized physical agent modalities in conjunction with occupation based treatments. • Completed caseload documentation daily. Show less

  • Spectrum Designs Foundation
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fieldwork Level 1 student
      • Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

      • Actively worked with individuals with developmental disabilities and supported their progress in goal achievement. • Facilitated social programs for interpersonal skills, vocational training, and active community involvement for participants. • Initiated ways to aid participants to foster independence with individualized recommendations of adaptive teaching methods and compensatory aids. • Actively worked with individuals with developmental disabilities and supported their progress in goal achievement. • Facilitated social programs for interpersonal skills, vocational training, and active community involvement for participants. • Initiated ways to aid participants to foster independence with individualized recommendations of adaptive teaching methods and compensatory aids.

  • Variety Child Learning Center
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fieldwork Level 1 Student
      • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

      • Observed pediatric occupational therapists in treatment with clients with developmental disabilities in the school based setting. • Gained experience in sensory and behavioral treatment plans through observation. • Learned evaluation, goal, and progress note writing in the school setting. • Observed pediatric occupational therapists in treatment with clients with developmental disabilities in the school based setting. • Gained experience in sensory and behavioral treatment plans through observation. • Learned evaluation, goal, and progress note writing in the school setting.

  • Sensational Development
    • Massapequa
    • Occupational Therapy Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018

      • Assisted outpatient pediatric occupational therapists in patient treatment, exercises, and activities. • Gained knowledge in neurological, musculoskeletal, and sensory processing diagnoses in the pediatric setting. • Observed patient and family education throughout treatment sessions. • Created weekly activities and activity analyses involving vital skills to facilitate participation in occupations. • Constructed an ADL/IADL section for the location. • Assisted outpatient pediatric occupational therapists in patient treatment, exercises, and activities. • Gained knowledge in neurological, musculoskeletal, and sensory processing diagnoses in the pediatric setting. • Observed patient and family education throughout treatment sessions. • Created weekly activities and activity analyses involving vital skills to facilitate participation in occupations. • Constructed an ADL/IADL section for the location.

  • Wrap With Us Inc
    • United States
    • Warehousing and Storage
    • Social Media Coordinator
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

      • Increased sales by developing daily content for the company’s Instagram and Twitter accounts by photographing merchandise. • Gained skills in channel growth, response monitoring, real time engagement, strategic product marketing and brand strategy. • Managed online contests and giveaways with attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

    • Office Assistant
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

      • Provided administrative and customer service support. • Developed outstanding skills in Microsoft Office, POS system, multitasking, customer service, leadership and organizational skills.• Took initiative in assisting the office in answering phones and emails, cleaning, assisting customers, photographing merchandise. Helped manage and arrange executive calendars, travel and contacts. Trained new employees.

  • Home Care Occupational Therapy
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Intern
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

      • Developed knowledge of in-depth concepts and procedures of occupational therapy such as principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Observed, studied, evaluated and recorded patients' activities, progress and attitudes. • Provided assistance to the occupational therapist in many ways; such as prepping and cleaning equipment, maintaining inventory, support implementing and administering therapy programs using selected activities and special equipment. • Encouraged patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the achievement of their treatment goals. Show less

  • Stony Brook Medicine
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern/Volunteer
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      • Supported therapists by gathering and cleaning equipment. • Assisted patients with exercises and physical agent modalities. • Aided the office in paperwork, typing and gathering charts. • Supported therapists by gathering and cleaning equipment. • Assisted patients with exercises and physical agent modalities. • Aided the office in paperwork, typing and gathering charts.

  • Life Time Inc.
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Waitress
      • May 2015 - Sep 2015

      • Provided a fulfilling dining experience at a fast-paced poolside restaurant while being composed under pressure. • Developed skills in customer service, leadership, POS handling, special items promotion, bill processing & multi-tasking. • Gained teamwork skills by communicating effectively with other servers and kitchen staff during all service hours. • Provided a fulfilling dining experience at a fast-paced poolside restaurant while being composed under pressure. • Developed skills in customer service, leadership, POS handling, special items promotion, bill processing & multi-tasking. • Gained teamwork skills by communicating effectively with other servers and kitchen staff during all service hours.

Education

  • Hofstra University
    Master's degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    2018 - 2020
  • Hofstra University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health/Community
    2014 - 2018
  • Nassau Community College
    2017 - 2017
  • University of Scranton
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    2014 - 2014
  • Herricks High School
    Regents Diploma
    2010 - 2014
  • Adelphi University
    College Course, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

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