Occupational Therapist

• Jun 2022 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

• Treated a caseload of 35-40 sessions per week for children with neurodevelopmental differences, ranging in age from 1-15. • Completed evaluations including initial assessments in-clinic and through telehealth. Created comprehensive and detailed reports focusing on individual's strengths and needs in areas of suspected disability and occupational performance. • Provided evaluation and treatment to improve motor, sensory, and executive functioning skills in feeding therapy. •… Show more • Treated a caseload of 35-40 sessions per week for children with neurodevelopmental differences, ranging in age from 1-15. • Completed evaluations including initial assessments in-clinic and through telehealth. Created comprehensive and detailed reports focusing on individual's strengths and needs in areas of suspected disability and occupational performance. • Provided evaluation and treatment to improve motor, sensory, and executive functioning skills in feeding therapy. • Collaborated with client and family to develop and implement intervention based on needs, priorities, interests, goals, and safety concerns. • Provided play-based and goal-based interventions to promote sensory processing, regulation, and skill development in daily occupations. Experienced in both in-clinic and telehealth services. • Provided individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions with 2-3 children, and co-treated with other disciplines. • Thrived as part of a multi-disciplinary team working alongside neurologists, behavior therapists, speech therapists, music therapists, and physical therapists to create collaborative and integrative strategies. • Assisted in training new staff members, mentored newly hired occupational therapists, and developed student volunteer program. Show less • Treated a caseload of 35-40 sessions per week for children with neurodevelopmental differences, ranging in age from 1-15. • Completed evaluations including initial assessments in-clinic and through telehealth. Created comprehensive and detailed reports focusing on individual's strengths and needs in areas of suspected disability and occupational performance. • Provided evaluation and treatment to improve motor, sensory, and executive functioning skills in feeding therapy. •… Show more • Treated a caseload of 35-40 sessions per week for children with neurodevelopmental differences, ranging in age from 1-15. • Completed evaluations including initial assessments in-clinic and through telehealth. Created comprehensive and detailed reports focusing on individual's strengths and needs in areas of suspected disability and occupational performance. • Provided evaluation and treatment to improve motor, sensory, and executive functioning skills in feeding therapy. • Collaborated with client and family to develop and implement intervention based on needs, priorities, interests, goals, and safety concerns. • Provided play-based and goal-based interventions to promote sensory processing, regulation, and skill development in daily occupations. Experienced in both in-clinic and telehealth services. • Provided individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions with 2-3 children, and co-treated with other disciplines. • Thrived as part of a multi-disciplinary team working alongside neurologists, behavior therapists, speech therapists, music therapists, and physical therapists to create collaborative and integrative strategies. • Assisted in training new staff members, mentored newly hired occupational therapists, and developed student volunteer program. Show less

Occupational Therapy Student

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

Fieldwork Level IIB • Performed evaluations, treatment planning, occupational-based interventions, and discharge planning in an adult outpatient setting, with a focus on neurorehabilitation. • Provided beside and seated evaluations, therapeutic interventions, caregiver training, and discharge planning in an adult inpatient and acute rehab setting. • Assisted in program development and provided in-service presentations for the rehabilitation team. Fieldwork Level IIB • Performed evaluations, treatment planning, occupational-based interventions, and discharge planning in an adult outpatient setting, with a focus on neurorehabilitation. • Provided beside and seated evaluations, therapeutic interventions, caregiver training, and discharge planning in an adult inpatient and acute rehab setting. • Assisted in program development and provided in-service presentations for the rehabilitation team.

Occupational Therapy Student

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

Fieldwork Level IIA • Conducted evaluations, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning in an adult and adolescent inpatient mental health setting. • Facilitated one-on-one interventions and group therapy sessions. Fieldwork Level IIA • Conducted evaluations, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning in an adult and adolescent inpatient mental health setting. • Facilitated one-on-one interventions and group therapy sessions.

Occupational Therapy Student

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

Fieldwork Level IC • Provided assistance with early intervention, outpatient, group, and school-based intervention in a pediatric setting. • Assisted with swallowing and feeding interventions. Fieldwork Level IC • Provided assistance with early intervention, outpatient, group, and school-based intervention in a pediatric setting. • Assisted with swallowing and feeding interventions.

Occupational Therapy Student

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

Fieldwork Level IB • Provided assistance with evaluation, transfers, therapeutic exercises and activities, and discharge planning in a long-term acute care setting. Fieldwork Level IB • Provided assistance with evaluation, transfers, therapeutic exercises and activities, and discharge planning in a long-term acute care setting.

Occupational Therapy Student

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

Fieldwork Level IA • Provided assistance with early intervention and bedside sensory intervention for vent-dependent children in a pediatric sub-acute setting. Fieldwork Level IA • Provided assistance with early intervention and bedside sensory intervention for vent-dependent children in a pediatric sub-acute setting.