Sarah Kwon
Travel Occupational Therapist at Palmdale Regional Medical Center- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Palmdale Regional Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Travel Occupational Therapist
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Travel Occupational Therapist
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Mar 2022 - Present
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ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF BAKERSFIELD, LLC
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Travel Occupational Therapist
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Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
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Fresno PACE by Innovative Integrated Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Travel Occupational Therapist
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Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
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Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center
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United States
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Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
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Panorama Meadows Nursing Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
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LAC+USC Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Center
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II Student (Inpatient Acute Psychiatry)
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Assessed levels of functioning for patients with mental illnesses (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) by interpretation of skilled observations on the unit, standardized and nonstandardized assessments, and daily collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team. • Planned assessments and treatments according to knowledge of the Cognitive Disabilities Model (ACLS-5, ADM), psychopharmacology, psychiatric diagnosis, and patients’ current levels of ability. • Made recommendations for patients’ level of safety assistance needed to safely engage in desired occupations through treatment team rounds and family meetings. • Facilitated off-unit and in-unit groups (e.g. life skills groups, gardening group) to engage patients at their current level of cognitive functioning. Show less
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St. Anne's
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Occupational Therapy Fieldwork I Student (Mental Health)
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
• Led individual sessions and life-skills groups to support mothers ages 18-24 who were transitioning out of the foster care system, providing strategies for self-regulation, time management, and home management. • Collaborated with caseworkers and an education specialist to individualize group and individual interventions. • Led individual sessions and life-skills groups to support mothers ages 18-24 who were transitioning out of the foster care system, providing strategies for self-regulation, time management, and home management. • Collaborated with caseworkers and an education specialist to individualize group and individual interventions.
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THE LEARNING FOUNTAIN, INC.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II Student (Private Pediatric Clinic)
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Organized and implemented interventions using Sensory Integration, Behavioral and MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) frameworks for children ages 3-15. • Evaluated clients using the following: VMI, BOT-2, Print Tool, Battelle Developmental Inventory, Sensory Profile, and COMPS. • Educated parents about successful implementation of home exercise and sensory programs. • Updated templates for EMR system (Planetrehab) evaluation, update, and discharge reports to reflect relevant intake information and outcomes. Show less
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California Hand Therapy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork Student (Physical Disabilities)
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
• Assisted with evaluation of ROM, MMT, and sensation and with applying various physical agent modalities (paraffin, hot/cold packs, TENS, ultrasound). • Assisted with evaluation of ROM, MMT, and sensation and with applying various physical agent modalities (paraffin, hot/cold packs, TENS, ultrasound).
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Burbank Unified School District
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork Student (Pediatrics)
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
• Observed school-based occupational therapist in push-in/pull-out occupational therapy sessions and IEP meetings for students with various diagnoses (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy). • Observed school-based occupational therapist in push-in/pull-out occupational therapy sessions and IEP meetings for students with various diagnoses (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy).
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Programming Assisant
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Data entry in web-based databases of student records Use Excel and Word to document student and course information Updating information on courses from other schools on an transfer articulation database (DARS) Filing, cataloging Data entry in web-based databases of student records Use Excel and Word to document student and course information Updating information on courses from other schools on an transfer articulation database (DARS) Filing, cataloging
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Los Angeles Speech and Language Therapy Center
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5761 Buckingham Parkway Culver City, CA 90230
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Intern
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Work in an early intervention setting, leading group times for toddlers aged 1-3 for their speech and motor development. Facilitation of a drama therapy program for teenagers, teach social skills Clerical work: make phone calls, make fliers and copies, catalog books Help speech therapists with preparing material Created Powerpoint presentation on autism and pretend play Work in an early intervention setting, leading group times for toddlers aged 1-3 for their speech and motor development. Facilitation of a drama therapy program for teenagers, teach social skills Clerical work: make phone calls, make fliers and copies, catalog books Help speech therapists with preparing material Created Powerpoint presentation on autism and pretend play
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Arts (M.A.), Occupational Therapy/Therapist -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Yonsei University
Psychology