Alexis Brinchman
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with pediatric outpatient and inpatient experience in medically complex settings. Expertise in neurodevelopmental and sensorimotor assessment and intervention through play-based activities. Strong background in caregiver education and creating home programs to enhance functional participation across various environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted evaluations and provided skilled treatment for medically complex adult patients with deficits in ADLs, cognition, balance, activity tolerance, vision, safety awareness, and functional mobility to improve overall functioning.
- Established client-centered goals and collaborated with interdisciplinary team on patient progress, treatment planning, and discharge recommendations to optimize care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, energy conservation, and home safety to enhance therapy carryover.
- Provide patient and caregiver education regarding adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, energy conservation, and home safety to support carryover beyond the therapy setting.
Occupational Therapy Student Clinician
ATI Physical Therapy
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Evaluated and treated clients with upper-extremity orthopedic conditions, including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression syndromes, and repetitive strain injuries.
- Implemented targeted interventions to improve ROM, strength, dexterity, and functional hand use, enhancing client recovery from upper-extremity conditions.
- Developed and delivered individualized home exercise programs, educating clients on joint protection and adaptive techniques to support recovery.
- Executed functional task training focused on enhancing grasp, coordination, strength, and functional endurance, facilitating improved daily living activities.
Occupational Therapy Student Clinician
North Texas Therapy Innovations
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted pediatric evaluations with standardized assessments to identify functional limitations in neurodevelopmental and sensorimotor disorders, informing targeted interventions.
- Implemented individualized, play-based interventions targeting fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, postural control, proprioceptive awareness, motor planning, and sensory regulation.
- Addressed functional skills such as handwriting readiness, oculomotor control, and fine motor coordination to enhance participation in age-appropriate activities.
- Collaborated with caregivers to develop individualized home programs and provide education supporting carryover across home, school, and community environments.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Irving01-2025
Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science -
Texas State University
San Marcos01-2020
Skills
- Fine motor skills
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR/L) – Texas | Licensure #126282, Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student Clinician
ATI Physical Therapy
09.2025 - 12.2025
Occupational Therapy Student Clinician
North Texas Therapy Innovations
05.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science -
Texas State University