A passionate, enthusiastic, and hardworking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant deeply committed to maximizing client's full potential and achieving high quality patient outcomes using evidence-based research and treatment approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobility Technician | Rehab Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood, fl
09.2021 - Current
Unit: Med-Surg/Tele - 50 Beds
EMR System : Epic
Reposition, transfer, ambulate, transfer patients
Utilize patient handling equipment for patients requiring maximum or total assistance.
Collaborate with Nursing Team to prevent and minimize fall risks for patients
Educate nursing team on proper and safe use of patient handling equipment.
Provide patient education to facilitate safety awareness and safe usage of assistive devices while performing functional mobility.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Independent kids, inc.
Davie, FL
06.2023 - 11.2023
Promote holistic treatment plans by building trusted relationships with parents, school staff, and teachers and proposing home and school adaptations for minimizing cognitive/communication barriers, functional impairments, and mobility issues
Provided direct care to clients, including therapeutic activities and exercises.
Provided education and instruction to patients and families.
Assisted with developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
Level II B Fieldwork (Adult/Geriatrics)
Cora Physical Therapy
Lauderhill, FL
09.2022 - 11.2022
Maintain a caseload of 6-9 patients daily
EMR Used: Cora Proprietary Charting System
Facilitate efficient and effective occupational therapy treatments in accordance with the established treatment plan
Provide education to the patient and caregivers regarding patient’s condition and instruction for home activities
Efficiently document all treatments sessions and progress notes.
Provided feedback regarding modifications that may be necessary for successful outcomes.
Provided patient education and instruction on therapeutic activities.
Level II A Fieldwork
A.T. Services (Pediatrics)
North Miami Beach, FL
07.2022 - 08.2022
Maintain caseload of 6-8 patients daily with creative therapeutic activities
EMR Used: Clinic Source
Treated a wide range of conditions, including ASD, down syndrome, developmental delays, torticollis, brachial plexus, cerebral palsy, fragile x, sensory processing disorder, and oppositional defiance disorder.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
Maintained accurate documentation of patients' treatment sessions.
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
Sunrise, FL
08.2017 - 03.2019
Communicates with the Hospital Account Manager and traveler regarding traveler availability, open positions and assignment changes
Responsible for developing a growing pipeline of potential travel candidates by utilizing a variety of recruiting sources effectively
Maintain and retain travelers through weekly quality control calls and career path communication to ensure continued satisfaction and retention.
Education
Associate OF Science - occupational therapy assistant
Concorde Career institute
11.2022
Bachelor OF Science - healthcare administration
University of Phoenix
09.2015
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Enthusiastic team player
Highly dependable
Adaptive to changing environments
Focused on consistent, quality care
Effective communicator
Avid learner
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Clinical Team Collaboration
Patient Care Standards
Documentation Skills
Electronic Documentation - Epic / ClinicSource
Licensure Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Exp. Date 05/2025
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy, OTA19467 - Exp. Date - 02/2025
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT - COTA), 491519 - Exp: Date - 03/2027
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Independent kids, inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023
Level II B Fieldwork (Adult/Geriatrics)
Cora Physical Therapy
09.2022 - 11.2022
Level II A Fieldwork
A.T. Services (Pediatrics)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Mobility Technician | Rehab Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
09.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
08.2017 - 03.2019
Associate OF Science - occupational therapy assistant