Alex Linzell MSOT, OTR/L
Columbus
Summary
Highly motivated Occupational Therapist with a strong work ethic serving at various inpatient OhioHealth locations (Doctors Hospital, Dublin Methodist, Grant Medical Center and Grove City Methodist). Working knowledge of contemporary advanced occupational therapy assessments, interventions, tools, and techniques. Professionally provide assessments and treatments to prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute and chronic physical, occupational, and psychosocial dysfunction. Contribute to the planning of individualized client intervention and treatment to assist individuals to fully participate in everyday activities. I believe being dedicated, caring and integrity-driven are essential characteristics of an occupational therapist. I want to add value to the people and communities I serve while taking a holistic approach in interventions. I want to use my knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively deliver the correct individualized care to each client to meet goals of treatment and enhance their quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ohiohealth
02.2021 - Current
- Customize standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs
- Compassionate and caring with clients to assure best treatment plan
- Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment to improve individual clients ability to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury
- Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Evaluate client conditions, comorbidities, and goals
- Meticulously review records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods
- Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness
- Provide education to empower clients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms
- Consult with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals
- Perform assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
- Clinical knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions, and services to independently develop treatment strategies
- High level of independence and problem solving ability to prescribe appropriate referrals
- Receive and interpret requests and instructions for OT procedures to carry out or oversee work of assistants or technicians to accommodate requests
- Consult with other health care professionals
- Perform evaluations at varying complexity levels, incorporating applicable standardized assessments and interpreting results to guide plan of care
Travel Occupational Therapist
Aureus Medical Group
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing personalized occupational therapy interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated patients'' functional abilities and developed individualized therapy plans addressing their specific needs.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques, promoting independence and self-care skills.
Rehabilitation Technician
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Observed and assisted occupational, physical and speech therapists
- Maintained treatment areas and prepared clients for therapy sessions
- Assisted with transfers of clients with a variety of complex issues
- Assisted with line management, vital sign readings, and ensured therapy sessions were completed safely
- Communicated consistently and effectively with staff regarding client condition and requirements
Level II Fieldwork
OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
- 12-week fulltime fieldwork placement with progressive caseload to entry-level occupational therapist.
- Administered diverse caseload including variety of general medicine, ICU, neurological and orthopedic clients
- Provided direct clinical treatment for adults with a variety of deficits in areas such as: basic and instrumental activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, gross motor coordination, mental health, visual motor, visual perceptual, cognitive dysfunction, sensory processing, and bilateral coordination skills
- Acute Care (AM-PAC), Short Blessed Assessment, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCHA)
- Discharge Planning
- Delivered in-service to rehabilitation staff (Case study and updated rehabilitation strategies for hypoxic or anoxic brain injuries)
- Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team (occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist, speech therapist, family, caregiver, nursing staff, physician, respiratory therapist, nursing technician) to ensure medical needs and progression through acute care
Level II Fieldwork
Mount Carmel Rehibilitation Hospital, Encompass Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
- 12-week fulltime fieldwork placement with progressive caseload to entry-level occupational therapist
- Provided direct clinical treatment for adults with varying diagnoses such as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), Amputations, general medicine and varying upper extremity injuries
- Completed extensive documentation for evaluations using range of motion measurement, manual muscle testing, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, 9-hole peg test, Motor-Free Visual
- Perception Test (MVPT)
- Established appropriate plan of care based on results of evaluations and discharge planning
- Participated in daily collaboration and weekly clinical meetings with speech therapist and physical therapist, rehabilitation physician, social worker, and nursing staff on progression of client
- Designed and developed functional bird-house for in-service treatment strategy
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Cox College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
The Ohio State University
Skills
- Analytical thinking to evaluate patients before recommending treatment
- High level problem-solving to address and adapt to changing issues
- Client-centered approach to acute and rehabilitative care
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration in client management
- Empathetic and effective at active listening to assist clients
- Clinical reasoning necessary to identify need for further assessment of potential non-standard methods
- Adapt and modify assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet needs of client
- Proficient in EPIC documentation software
Accomplishments
- Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)(2018-2020) – Cox College occupational therapy program organization assisting in developing volunteer opportunities to assist the community in a variety of different events
- Hope Connections (2018) - One day service event that provided Ozark’s homeless and veteran population with vital resources such as medical care, education and employment
- Teaching Assistant-The Ohio State University (August - December 2017) – Led group discussions and answered student questions
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - 2023
Mental Health First Aid Training Course- 2019
References
Melissa Bell, DPT Associate Manager Grant Medical Center (614) 566-9258
Melissa.Bell2@ohiohealth.com
Michael Hitch, MSOT, OTR/L Occupational Therapist (440) 591-0557
Michaelhitch77@gmail.com
Jacqueline Feliciano, DPT, Physical Therapist (614) 565-7671
Jacqueline.Feliciano2@ohiohealth.com
Timeline
Travel Occupational Therapist
Aureus Medical Group
02.2024 - 05.2024
Occupational Therapist
Ohiohealth
02.2021 - Current
Level II Fieldwork
Mount Carmel Rehibilitation Hospital, Encompass Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
Level II Fieldwork
OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Rehabilitation Technician
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Cox College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
The Ohio State University