Alexander Ranger
Cicero,NY
Summary
Licensed occupational therapist specializing in pediatric care, with a certification from Utica College. Skilled in creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient independence and well-being. Committed to using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach their highest potential. I bring a deep understanding of family dynamics to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization where I can enhance outcomes, uphold the highest standards of care, and continue to grow both personally and professionally. Passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, empathy, and inclusivity in all aspects of occupational therapy. Excited to bring expertise to a team that values innovation and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Pemberton
09.2023 - Current
- Occupational therapist working with children within a school setting (ages 5-21). Responsibilities include: Assessment and Evaluation, Collaboration with School Staff, Individualized Intervention Planning, Group Interventions, Sensory Integration, Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment, Parent and Caregiver Collaboration, Documentation and Reporting, Professional Development, Advocacy.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Network
05.2023 - Current
- Working with children from the ages 2-5 at daycares, home visits, and preschools
- Foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, promoting their holistic development and growth
- Design and implement engaging session plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring each child's progress towards their educational goals
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and fellow educators to create a cohesive support system that maximizes the potential of every child
- Employ a variety of creative and interactive teaching techniques to enhance cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills
- Facilitate smooth transitions for children, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey with confidence.
Occupational Therapist
Loretto Nursing home & Rehab
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and provide treatments for both short term rehab and long term care
- Worked with a wide variety of clients
- Adapted/modified care plans as needed
- Supervised COTAs, provided co-treats with PTs/SLP.
OT Intern
Longbranch Elementary
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Planed, developed, organized, implemented, and evaluated occupational therapy services
- Provided push-in and pull-out treatment sessions for a caseload of 20 children diagnosed with Autism, Learning disabilities, Sensory processing disorder or handwriting challenges
- Consulted with supervising OTR, general and special education teachers, speech pathologists and physical therapists on students' performance
- Attended weekly team meetings, and IEP meetings to discuss student challenges, concerns, or successes
- Provided intervention/treatment sessions that would focus on skills that were independently graded/tailored to each student's individual goals
- Students push in/pull-out sessions would often include: fine motor functioning, sensory processing, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, self-care skills/activities of daily living, social skills, cognitive skills and executive functioning.
Education
Master's degree - Occupational Therapy
Utica University
Utica, NY12.2022
Skills
- Autism Experience
- Group Therapy
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Special Education
- Early intervention and PRE-K
- Experience within Elementary settings
- Special education
- Leveraged sociocultural perspectives to deliver personalized care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of treatment
- Successfully managed diverse caseload of pediatric patients, demonstrating adaptability and empathy in addressing varying needs
- Consistently applied evidence-based practices to tailor interventions, resulting in improved patient progress, participation and satisfaction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Pediatric assessments
- Parent Education
- Intervention Planning
- Goal setting experience
- Documentation abilities
Certification
OTR, Occupational Therapy License
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Pemberton
09.2023 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Network
05.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Loretto Nursing home & Rehab
01.2023 - Current
OT Intern
Longbranch Elementary
02.2022 - 05.2022
Master's degree - Occupational Therapy
Utica University
OTR, Occupational Therapy License
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