Melodie Larson
Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Zumbro Education District- Claim this Profile
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PAMS
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Experience
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Zumbro Education District
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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Aug 2018 - Present
Promote independence and participation in daily school activities by implementing evidenced based interventions to address student needs. Manage a caseload upward of 100 students in 4 different rural districts, ages 0-21. Administer occupational therapy assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory-motor integration, and self-care. Provide activity and environmental analysis to recommend the appropriate modifications and accommodations to reduce barriers to participation in the school environment. Collaborate with the IEP team and family members to develop and meet IEP goals. Document and reassess progress to ensure student success toward their goals and ability to participate in daily school activities. Develop materials and trainings for school staff to facilitate occupational therapy interventions within classroom or home routines. Design sensory and motor spaces within school settings. Recommend equipment for the sensory motor spaces and help teachers and school admins write grants to obtain any equipment needed. Supervise and educate Level I and Level II occupational therapy students. Complete documentation for long-term monitoring. Active member of a multidisciplinary advisory board to problem solve and determine the best methods for therapeutic service delivery a to the schools we serve. • Helping students develop the motor skills for the activities of daily living such as feeding, dressing and fine motor activities. • Providing special equipment and adaptations, such as computer, feeding, and handwriting modifications for the students who need assistance in the school setting. Show less
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Minnesota Autism Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
Promoted independence and participation in daily activities and routines by implementing interventions to address a combination of cognitive, physical, and motor skills for children ages 2-21 who all have a diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum. Managed a caseload of 25 to 30 clients with direct bi-weekly therapy services. Used evidenced based interventions evaluation tools to determine the person's developmental level as well as related learning styles, social abilities, and environmental needs in order to determine an individual’s goals and select the most effective strategies and tactics for enhancing key functional skills such as, appropriate play or leisure skills, learning and self-care skills in order to gain age-appropriate independence and participate more in functional tasks and improving quality of life. Collaborated in a multidisciplinary environment and with family members to work toward client centered goals and program development. Documented and reassess progress to ensure client success toward their goals and in life. Developed weekly group activities to address both speech and occupational therapy outcomes. Show less
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Mayo Clinic
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Oct 2016
Promoted independence and participation in daily activities and routines by implementing holistic, evidence-based physical and cognitive rehabilitation services to address the functional needs an adult population in an acute care, hospital setting and psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults, adolescents, and children in a mental health setting under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Addressed ongoing deficits such as weakness, sensory loss, and cognitive or visual impairments that limited engagement in meaningful occupations. Provide training in community reintegration and modifying tasks or environments, including, where appropriate, assessment of and training in the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment, to maximize independent engagement in meaningful occupations and improve quality of life. Facilitated individual and group interventions within a wide range of physical and cognitive diagnosis. Administered standardized assessments to help determine cognitive and physical therapy needs. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to work toward client centered goals, achieve maximum independence, and dismiss clients to the least restrictive environment. Documented progress to ensure client success toward their goals and in life. Show less
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Level II Clinical Fieldwork
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Mar 2016 - May 2016
Provide holistic, evidence-based physical and cognitive rehabilitation services to address the functional needs of adults within an inpatient therapy setting. Address ongoing deficits such as weakness, sensory loss, and cognitive or visual impairments that limit engagement in ADLs and instrumental ADLs. Meet the patient's goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physician and other disciplines. Provide training in community reintegration and modifying tasks or environments, including, where appropriate, assessment of and training in the use of assistive technology, to maximize independent engagement in meaningful occupations and improve quality of life. Show less
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Level II Clinical Fieldwork
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Provide specific knowledge and expertise to appropriately address client needs ages 0-21. Completed occupational therapy evaluations to address a student’s needs via observation, chart review, collaboration with the education team, interview and standardized assessments. Assist in the development of IEP goals for appropriate post-school outcomes. Provide training for students, staff, and parents, as well as to recommend equipment for schools and ways to modify existing buildings and curriculum to allow access for all. Show less
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Hiawatha Homes, INC
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United States
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Direct Care Staff
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
Provided a safe, “children first” environment for children with disabilities. Worked toward the development of the skills needed to succeed in daily roles. Provide opportunities to work one on one with the children to promote independence and community inclusion. Provide both long term care and short term respite support to families. Provided a safe, “children first” environment for children with disabilities. Worked toward the development of the skills needed to succeed in daily roles. Provide opportunities to work one on one with the children to promote independence and community inclusion. Provide both long term care and short term respite support to families.
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Aegis Therapies
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Provide physical and cognitive rehabilitation services for adult and geriatric populations in a skilled nursing environment. Provide therapeutic interventions within a wide range of physical and cognitive diagnosis. Administering standardized assessments to determine cognitive and physical therapy needs. Work toward client centered goals to achieve maximum independence and discharge to least restrictive environment. .Document and reassess progress as well as communicating with in interdisciplinary team to insure patient success. Show less
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Prairie Harvest Mental Health
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Direct Support Professional
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Nov 2009 - May 2010
Provide one-on-one support to individuals with serious mental illness to help them succeed and maintain independence. Services are individualized and focus on the skills needed to perform everyday activities. For individuals who require closer supervision medication monitoring is provided to ensure medication is taken correctly and in compliance. Provide one-on-one support to individuals with serious mental illness to help them succeed and maintain independence. Services are individualized and focus on the skills needed to perform everyday activities. For individuals who require closer supervision medication monitoring is provided to ensure medication is taken correctly and in compliance.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
College of St. Catherine
Master of Arts - MA, Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
2012 - 2014
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies -
2008 - 2010
Northland Community and Technical College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Occupational Therapist Assistant
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