Amanda Labastida
Fort Worth
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist with 5+ years of experience providing evaluations, individualized treatment planning, patient and caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration across outpatient, school-based, intensive therapy, and acute care settings. Skilled in managing high-volume caseloads, treating neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, and promoting functional independence through evidence-based, patient-centered care. Clinical experience includes acute care, ICU, orthopedic rehabilitation, NICU, and medically complex populations. Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and adaptability across diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist – Intensive Therapy
Beelieve Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions addressing neurological, developmental, musculoskeletal, and sensory impairments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide patient and caregiver education to promote carryover of therapeutic interventions (i.e., NMES, TASES) and maximize functional independence.
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
The Stepping Stones Group – EBS Early Intervention
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Credentialed in Pennsylvania.
- Managed part-time caseload of 3-5 clients per week while maintaining full time caseload at EBS Children’s Institute.
- Determined appropriate assessment and interpret findings to determine appropriate treatment plan while adhering to IFSP.
- Provided family-centered care and coaching in natural environment.
Occupational Therapist – Outpatient
EBS Children's Institute – West Chester Clinic
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated and analyzed assessments including BRIEF-2, Peabody, BOT-2, M-FUN, Beery VMI, DAY-C, and Sensory Profiles (e.g., specifically SP-2 and SPM) to determine appropriate treatment plan.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, and behavioral specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized standardized assessments and clinical judgment to identify functional deficits and establish measurable goals.
- Managed a high-volume caseload while maintaining productivity expectations and quality patient care.
- Developed treatment plans addressing motor, cognitive, sensory, visual-perceptual, and functional performance deficits.
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
EBS Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Credentialed in Delaware.
- Delivered occupational therapy services through telehealth and in-person models.
- Managed concurrent caseloads while maintaining documentation and communication requirements.
- Performed evaluations and developed treatment plans based on clinical assessment findings.
Occupational Therapist – School Settings (K-12th grade)
EBS Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Credentialed in New Jersey.
- Managed caseload through tele-practice as well as direct in-person interventions.
- Maintained caseload between two school settings (i.e., geographic location: rural and inner city).
- Evaluated and analyzed assessments including Peabody, DTVP-3, Beery VMI, WOLD, ETCH, and Sensory Profiles (e.g., specifically SP-2 and SPM) to determine appropriate treatment plan.
Occupational Therapy Student – Inpatient/Acute
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Evaluated and treated medically complex patients across ICU, orthopedic, medical-surgical, and neonatal intensive care units.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and case management teams regarding patient care and discharge recommendations.
- Applied AM-PAC '6 Clicks' outcome measures to support clinical decision-making and discharge planning.
- Presented educational training on AM-PAC 6 Clicks and EPIC documentation to rehabilitation staff.
Occupational Therapy Student – Outpatient
Sunshine Center
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed caseload of 9-10 patients per day.
- Provided evaluations and treatments on clients with various diagnoses from autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome.
- Created and facilitated 4-week long Sensory Mini Camp to meet the needs of patients with varying diagnosis.
Education
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Mercy Culture Church
Fort Worth, Texas05.2026
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - undefined
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Community Wellness, Minor in Health
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.2017
Skills
- Acute Care Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility & ADL Training
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Assessment & Evaluation
- Activity Analysis
- Documentation & EMR Systems
- Safety Awareness & Fall Prevention
- Adaptive Equipment Recommendations
- Positioning & Mobility Strategies
- Caseload & Productivity Management
- Wheelchair seating
- Assistive technology
Certification
- Texas Occupational Therapy License: #123455
- STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Advanced Intensive Mentorship, Level 1 Clinical Reasoning in Intervention (Completed 2022-04-12)
- Heartsaver Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED First Aid Training – American Heart Association
Timeline
Occupational Therapist – Intensive Therapy
Beelieve Pediatric Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
The Stepping Stones Group – EBS Early Intervention
03.2023 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist – Outpatient
EBS Children's Institute – West Chester Clinic
07.2021 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
EBS Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
Occupational Therapist – School Settings (K-12th grade)
EBS Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
Occupational Therapy Student – Inpatient/Acute
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Occupational Therapy Student – Outpatient
Sunshine Center
07.2019 - 09.2019
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - undefined
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Science - Community Wellness, Minor in Health
Bradley University
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Mercy Culture Church
DOCTORAL RESEARCH
- Critically Appraised Topic (CAT): Early Effective Mobility for Pediatric Rehabilitation Settings
- Determined implications for practice, education, and further research pertaining to musculoskeletal injuries to upper extremities, brain injuries and neurological impairments, and neuromuscular conditions
- Adaptive and Assistive technology as the foundations and implemented in Doctoral Experiential Component