Occupational Therapist

• May 2022 - Present

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• Sep 2017 - May 2022

• Perform evaluations and assessments recommending best treatment for patients with a variety of diagnoses (developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, feeding difficulties, hypotonia, and more) to support functional independence and caregiver carryover. • Develop and reassess intervention plans using critical thinking and activity analysis for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and support needs, including medically fragile children. • Supervised Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to establish and adapt patient plans of care, ensure compliance in documentation, care plans and physician orders. Collaborated with COTA to develop and reassess plan of care for her caseload. • Coordinate and communicate plan of care and interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team (OT/PT/ SLP/ Physicians). • Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients and family members. Educate patients, guardians and multidisciplinary staff (PT, SLP, Educators, Counselors, etc.) on equipment usage, strategies, and home exercise programming to support patient success and functional independence across environments. Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

• Provided school based occupational therapy services at the direct and consultative level to support student success through the curriculum by Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and PA Chapter 15:504 plans. • Completed screenings and evaluations for students to determine need for Occupational Therapy services. • Worked collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary team and provided recommendations for success in the school setting. • Completed daily documentation and collected data to track student progress. Developed annual IEP and 504 reports. Developed appropriate goals based on progress to date and current student need Show less