Experience

The Health Center at Standifer Place

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  • Licensed in TN and GA • Modalities Certified in GA • Assisted clients in achieving functional independence to improve their physical skills and overall development to promote functional independence within one's normal environment • Communicated with rehabilitation team and all client support services including but not limited to nursing, physicians, social workers, and nursing assistants to develop effective quality of care and service standards • Maintain high productivity standards through utilization of clear verbal and written communication to ensure healthcare compliance, and continuity of care and when leading team meetings • Implemented plans of care for clients as developed by registered Occupational Therapist • Educated clients, family members, co-workers and caregivers on how to effectively manage the client's illness or injury • Provided oral/written documentation for Doctors and insurance providers regarding client's current medical prognosis to ensure effective outcomes and proper reimbursement Show less



NHC CENTER OF FORT OGLETHORPE

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

  Worked PRN from July 2012-December 2014 • Assisted clients in achieving functional independence to improve their physical skills and overall development to promote functional independence within one's normal environment • Communicated with rehabilitation team and all client support services including but not limited to nursing, physicians, social workers, and nursing assistants to develop effective quality of care and service standards • Maintain high productivity standards through utilization of clear verbal and written communication to ensure healthcare compliance, and continuity of care and when leading team meetings • Implemented plans of care for clients as developed by registered Occupational Therapist • Educated clients, family members, co-workers and caregivers on how to effectively manage the client's illness or injury • Provided oral/written documentation for Doctors and insurance providers regarding client's current medical prognosis to ensure effective outcomes and proper reimbursement Show less



Stellar Therapy Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certifed Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  • County School Systems • Hamilton Medical Center • In correlation with supervising occupational therapists, job duties consisted of teaching children the correct way to perform movements, stretches or developmental exercises. • manage patient records and insurance claims as well as develop therapy plans and goals for individual patients. • Provide support and advice to the child’s parents and teachers about every angle of their care that has to do with the occupational therapy needs of the child • Adjust communication pattern to the age and level of understanding of the child. This may sometimes include no-verbal means of communication like sign language • Attend meetings when needed to provide specialist advice as regards the functional needs of the child • Plans further treatment and review the child’s general progress • Work closely with family members, and teachers of the child by keeping them updated on his/her progress • Participate in multi-agency working groups to help in the development of clinical and policy changes • Assess the child for adaptations and use of specialist equipment when necessary Show less



CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC THERAPY

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  • County School Systems and Pediatric Clinic • In correlation with supervising occupational therapists, job duties consisted of teaching children the correct way to perform movements, stretches or developmental exercises. • manage patient records and insurance claims as well as develop therapy plans and goals for individual patients. • Provide support and advice to the child’s parents and teachers about every angle of their care that has to do with the occupational therapy needs of the child • Adjust communication pattern to the age and level of understanding of the child. This may sometimes include no-verbal means of communication like sign language • Attend meetings when needed to provide specialist advice as regards the functional needs of the child • Plans further treatment and review the child’s general progress • Work closely with family members, and teachers of the child by keeping them updated on his/her progress • Participate in multi-agency working groups to help in the development of clinical and policy changes • Assess the child for adaptations and use of specialist equipment when necessary Show less


Hutcheson Medical Center
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2014