Megan Johnson
South Jordan,UT
Summary
My goal is to work in a team-oriented environment, with a focus on treating various neurological diagnoses, and for a company that will encourage my professional development and continuing education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Craig Neilsen Rehabilitation (University of Utah)
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2021 - Current
- Provided skilled occupational therapy services to a full caseload of various neurological diagnoses with an emphasis on stroke rehabilitation
- Trained occupational therapy students from various graduate programs, up to 12 week long clinicals
- Facilitated frequent community re-integration interventions with patients within community settings to ensure smooth transition back into daily life
- Provided comprehensive home evaluations in-home and virtually to ensure a safe discharge environment
- Participated in the VERIFY research study as a TMS operator for the past 2 years
- Collaborated with internal and external multidisciplinary team to generate effective interventions
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services to a full caseload with a variety of diagnoses, functional levels and individual needs
- Trained and experience working with various modalities (BITS, Bioness, FES bike, NMES) for neuromuscular re-education
- Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy, case managers, physicians, nursing, and family members weekly to discuss patient progress and discharge barriers
- STOP (Advanced Safe Patient Mobilization) Trainer- Trained new hires monthly on patient mobilization using various equipment, proper body mechanics and using safest possible transfer strategy
- Member of the fall prevention committee meeting monthly to reduce in-hospital patient falls
- Facilitated home evaluations with patients and family members to ensure safe home environment prior to discharge
- Section GG (CMS measure of function) hospital resource and member of GG Committee for hospital
Occupational Therapy Student
Utah State Prison
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Completed needs analysis and developing occupation-based community program based on findings
- Presented to Utah State Prison administrators on benefits of occupational therapy in the prison setting
Occupational Therapy Student
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Designed and implemented client-centered and occupation-based treatments
- Worked with various orthopedic, cardiac and general debility conditions, over 65+ population
- Managed scheduling and responsibility over COTA
University of Utah Ortho Hands Clinic
02.2017 - 03.2017
Co-Occurring Re-entry Empowerment
01.2016 - 03.2016
Granite School District
10.2016
Highland Care Center
07.2016
Education
Master’s Degree, Occupational Therapy -
University of Utah
01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Studies -
California State University, Bakersfield
01.2015
Skills
- LSVT Certified Trainer
- Continuing Education and Various Courses in Stroke Rehabilitation and Upper Extremity Rehab
- BLS Certified
- VERIFY research study TMS operator and trainer
Volunteer Experience
- Student Advisory Committee
- Utah Occupational Therapy Association Conference
- Fall Prevention Fair
- Wheelchair Olympics
- Assisted Living Facility
- Pediatric Sports Camp
Certification
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
- LSVT BIG certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Craig Neilsen Rehabilitation (University of Utah)
04.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2023
Occupational Therapy Student
Utah State Prison
09.2017 - 12.2017
Occupational Therapy Student
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 08.2017
University of Utah Ortho Hands Clinic
02.2017 - 03.2017
Granite School District
10.2016
Highland Care Center
07.2016
Co-Occurring Re-entry Empowerment
01.2016 - 03.2016
Master’s Degree, Occupational Therapy -
University of Utah
Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Studies -
California State University, Bakersfield
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