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Alyssa DeBise

Reading,PA

Summary

Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization. Versatile in adapting to diverse needs of clients and focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Therapeutic Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team and skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students.
  • Adapted environments by making changes to school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Occupational Therapist

Powerback Rehabilitation
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.

Occupational Therapist

Advantage Care Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.

Medication Technician/Patient Care Assistant

Saint Joseph Villa
03.2018 - 09.2021
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, nutritional intake, and wound care as directed by medical orders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status.
  • Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Managed unit training and activity schedules.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

DeVry University
Villa Park, IL
03.2024

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
2021

Bachelor of Healthcare Science - Psychology

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
2017

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care, Patient and Family Education, Interdisciplinary Care
  • Patient Assessments, Rehabilitation Planning, Progress Evaluation, Discharge Planning
  • Medical Records Management, EMR Systems, IEP Support
  • Manage Therapy Programs, Rehabilitation Programs
  • Clinical Reasoning, Evidence-Based Research, Innovative Reflection
  • Resource Utilization, Healthcare Regulations, HIPAA Guidelines, Healthcare Ethics
  • Documentation, Interpersonal, and Communication Skills
  • Project Management, Case Management
  • Analytical Tool Implementation, SQL, Tableau
  • Industry Trend Analysis, Information Flow Management, Instructional Materials Development
  • Organizational Goal Development, Staff Development

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of three in the development of Forensic Occupational Therapy research.
  • Supervised team of seven staff members.
  • Achieved various benchmarks related to roles as President, Vice President, and Fundraising Chair of higher education Lions Club.

Additional Information

Hobbies include reading novels, greenhouse gardening, animal care, and creating various household crafts.

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Therapeutic Services
08.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Advantage Care Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 08.2022

Occupational Therapist

Powerback Rehabilitation
09.2021 - Current

Medication Technician/Patient Care Assistant

Saint Joseph Villa
03.2018 - 09.2021

Master of Business Administration -

DeVry University

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Alvernia University

Bachelor of Healthcare Science - Psychology

Alvernia University
Alyssa DeBise