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Aidan O'Brien

McKinney,TX

Summary

Doctorate-level occupational therapy graduate with a strong foundation in clinical practice and a passion for delivering high-quality care in inpatient rehabilitation or outpatient settings. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to evidence-based interventions that enhance quality of life and occupational engagement. Equipped with proven leadership abilities and a collaborative mindset, I aim to contribute innovative insights and energy to a dynamic therapy team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Adaptive Fitness Specialist

Special Strong
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Personal and group training for children and young adults with special needs, ensuring safe participation and engagement in functional strengthening and coordination.

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Aided in grant writing, data analysis, and research publication under Dr. Heather Roberts and Dr. Angela Shierk in the department of occupational therapy.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Moore Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisting students with everyday tasks, customizing lesson plans, monitoring progress, and managing physical and emotional wellbeing.

Home Health Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Home health care for local geriatric population. Companionship, overnight shifts, and aiding in activities of daily living for seniors within the comfort of their own homes.

Occupational Therapy Technician

Apex Rehab
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Part-time therapy tech during the academic year administering modalities and aiding in therapeutic exercises with patients.

Occupational Therapy Technician

Covenant Hand Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Administered physical agent modalities (PAMs) and completed clerical duties for occupational therapy clinic specializing in hand therapy.

Education

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science, Psychology

University of Oklahoma
12.2021

Skills

    • Problem Solving

    • Therapeutic use of self

    • Patience

    • Organization

    • Interdisciplinary collaboration

    • Leadership

Additional Information

  • Pi Theta Epsilon, President 11/2022 - 11/2023

Campus president of honors society dedicated to the growth of occupational therapy as a profession. Completed oversight of the Bridging the Gap project as well as upkeep of research and fundraising duties.


  • Student Occupational Therapy Association, Member 11/2022- present

Contributing member of student-led organization focused on the advancement of occupational therapy and providing community-based opportunities to further student engagement and experience.

Timeline

Certified Adaptive Fitness Specialist

Special Strong
04.2024 - 05.2025

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas Woman's University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Moore Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022

Home Health Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
05.2021 - 12.2021

Occupational Therapy Technician

Apex Rehab
08.2019 - 03.2020

Occupational Therapy Technician

Covenant Hand Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science, Psychology

University of Oklahoma

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University