Occupational Therapist

• Mar 2023 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

• Provides treatment of upper extremity diagnoses including De Quervain’s, hemiplegia/hemiparesis post cerebrovascular accident, nerve impingement, contractures, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel syndrome. • Performs and documents evaluations, treatment programs, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge reports via Net Health electronic medical record. • Provides staff and caregiver training to implement restorative care and home programs regarding occupational therapy goals. • Provides treatment of upper extremity diagnoses including De Quervain’s, hemiplegia/hemiparesis post cerebrovascular accident, nerve impingement, contractures, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel syndrome. • Performs and documents evaluations, treatment programs, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge reports via Net Health electronic medical record. • Provides staff and caregiver training to implement restorative care and home programs regarding occupational therapy goals.

Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

• Facilitated occupation-based treatments and ADL’s in skilled nursing facility settings. • Performed and documents evaluations, treatment programs, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge reports. • Provided staff and caregiver training to implement restorative care and home programs regarding occupational therapy goals. • Facilitated occupation-based treatments and ADL’s in skilled nursing facility settings. • Performed and documents evaluations, treatment programs, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge reports. • Provided staff and caregiver training to implement restorative care and home programs regarding occupational therapy goals.

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

• Performed evaluations and provided treatment to both short and long-term residents. • Provided treatment for residents with upper extremity conditions via orthotics, NeuroStretch technique, muscle strengthening, manual techniques, physical agent modalities, and functional activities. • Engaged in care conference meetings with resident and inter-professional team to discuss resident progress and make recommendations. • Supervised occupational therapy assistants regarding resident care and interventions. Show less

Level II Fieldwork

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

Patient Care: • Treated adults and older adults with a multitude of diagnoses/conditions including hip and knee arthroplasty, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, shoulder arthroplasty, patients with prosthetics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, withdrawal, and cognitive challenges such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. • Screened patients to determine need for skilled services via observation, interviews, and formal assessments. Provided recommendations at discharge for safe transition home or new environment. • Interventions included adaptive equipment training, wheelchair set-up, and activities of daily living. Administrative: • Participated in daily patient rounds with therapy team regarding patient progress. • Conducted an in-service presentation on ECG monitoring while working with patients with cardiac diagnoses. • Effectively completed all documentation via EMR program specific to York Hospital. All documentation completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Signature Accomplishment: • Developed skills regarding facilitation of occupation-based treatments, clinical time management and prioritization, inter-professional communication and dictation, and communication with family and caregivers. Show less

Level II Fieldwork

• Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

Patient Care: • Treated a multitude of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, fine and gross motor disorders, and learning disabilities. • Utilized and attained proficiency in a variety of assessments including the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, The Print Tool, The Peabody Developmental Motor Skills 2nd Edition, Sensory Profile Two, and The Sensory Processing Measure. • Treatments included activities of daily living, handwriting skills, visual-vestibular integration, and gross motor development including balance, coordination, motor planning, and postural stability. Administrative: • Communicated with rehabilitation team and students regarding client progress in addition to providing family/caregiver education. • Presented an in-service entitled Developmental Coordination Disorder: Course over the Lifespan, and Occupational Therapy Interventions including use of the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance measure to students and therapists. • Collaborated with students to develop weekly group therapy sessions including a community outing group, gross motor pool group, and handwriting group. Show less

Exercise Therapist

• Jun 2015 - May 2018

• Prescribed exercise to cardiac and pulmonary patients with diagnoses/procedures including myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, congestive heart failure, heart valve replacement, coronary angioplasty, lung biopsy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among others • Monitored vital signs including oxygen, heart rate, ECG, and blood pressure • Collaborated with interprofessional team to deliver extraordinary care • Prescribed exercise to cardiac and pulmonary patients with diagnoses/procedures including myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, congestive heart failure, heart valve replacement, coronary angioplasty, lung biopsy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among others • Monitored vital signs including oxygen, heart rate, ECG, and blood pressure • Collaborated with interprofessional team to deliver extraordinary care

Human Services Specialist

• Dec 2011 - Oct 2016

• Provided supervision and taught independent living skills for members diagnosed with personality and mood disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety, and substance use disorders • Facilitated group community outings to identify and teach teamwork and social communication skills • Provided supervision and taught independent living skills for members diagnosed with personality and mood disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety, and substance use disorders • Facilitated group community outings to identify and teach teamwork and social communication skills