Amanda Hatch
Topsham,USA
Summary
Experienced occupational therapist with a passion for providing dedicated and compassionate care. Solid background in home health, skilled nursing, long-term care, sub-acute rehab, and a dementia unit. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and unwavering work ethic. Seeking to leverage expertise as a travel occupational therapist to make a meaningful impact as a healthcare recruiter.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Occupational Therapist
Los Alamos Wellness and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to patient care, optimizing overall outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by customizing therapy interventions to align with individual preferences and goals within a 66-bed facility
Travel Occupational Therapist
Forest Hill Manor
08.2024 - 12.2024
- 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 within a 26 bed sub-acute rehabilitation facility
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Alliant Living: Colorado Springs Home Health
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing individualized home health occupational therapy plans.
- Provided ongoing education to caregivers regarding appropriate techniques for supporting patients during daily activities.
- Educated patients and families on proper home safety modifications to reduce fall risks and improve accessibility.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Hale Nani Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided occupational therapy services to individuals in a high paced 288 bed facility
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes to support effective communication among healthcare providers.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Haven Health Care Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Fir Lane Care
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Cascadia of Lewiston
02.2023 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Improved patient functionality with targeted exercises tailored to address specific limitations or challenges faced during daily tasks.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Horizon Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for clients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in a fast paced skilled nursing care center with a high-volume caseload
- Educated clients and caregivers on fall prevention, safety protocols, plan of care, adaptive equipment, transfer skills, IADL/ADL skills, and home exercise programs
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to a diverse clientele with a wide range of diagnoses
Travel Occupational Therapist
Highland House Nursing and Rehab
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Consulted with patients and family members to create patient centered treatment plan
- Maintained high level of productivity by utilizing point of service documentation
Travel Occupational Therapist
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated/recommended adaptive equipment, environmental accommodations, and home exercise programs to facilitate independence with self-care tasks
- Provided wheelchair adaptions and training in order to choose the optimal wheelchair for patients needs
Occupational Therapist/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients’ medical history, current limitations, and goal areas to create an individualized treatment plan to return to desired discharge plan
- Supervised two OTAs and managed a high-volume caseload of 25-40 patients using open communication and a positive and approachable demeanor to ensure high quality of care to the patients
- Interacted directly with nursing staff, social work, administration, as well as other disciplines to ensure a positive work environment
- Organized the daily schedules of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy when the director of rehabilitation was out
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
East Longmeadow, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Major
Castleton University
Castleton, VT05.2017
Skillscertifications
- BLS Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia Care Specialist Certification
- STEADI-Older Adult Fall Prevention
- Documentation Systems Used: NetHealth, Point Click Care, Ignite, Kinnser
Timeline
Travel Occupational Therapist
Los Alamos Wellness and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
Travel Occupational Therapist
Forest Hill Manor
08.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Occupational Therapist
Alliant Living: Colorado Springs Home Health
04.2024 - 08.2024
Travel Occupational Therapist
Hale Nani Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Occupational Therapist
Haven Health Care Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Occupational Therapist
Fir Lane Care
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Occupational Therapist
Cascadia of Lewiston
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Occupational Therapist
Horizon Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Occupational Therapist
Highland House Nursing and Rehab
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Occupational Therapist
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
03.2022 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Major
Castleton University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
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