Alison Kirkpatrick OTR

• Travel Occupational Therapist covering 3x month assignments in a variety of settings and caseloads including Acute Care Trauma 1 hospitals, Acute Rehab Units, Home Health and Out Patient.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
• Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
• 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.

Acute Care Occupational Therapist at Trauma I hospital providing patient care in a variety of rotating caseloads. Roles included training, teaching, supervision and mentoring with new graduates and COTA's. Schedule organization, interdisciplinary, team, member and documentation coach. Complex patient and caregiver training sessions and development of advanced treatment plans.

• Enhanced patient recovery by developing individualized home health Occupational Therapy plans.
• Educated patients and families on proper home safety modifications to reduce fall risks and improve accessibility.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure effective treatment approaches tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
• Promoted patient independence through adaptive equipment assessments and recommendations.
• Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, empowering them to take control of their own wellbeing.