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Aidan O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L

McKinney,TX

Summary

Doctorate-level occupational therapist 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
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - Current
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.

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
  • Assisted 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.

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

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • CARFiT Technician
  • Cognitive Adaptive Training (CAT)
  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Timeline

Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - Current

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

Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science, Psychology

University of Oklahoma

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University
Aidan O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L