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Amanda Shimkus
CEO, Occupational Therapist
Denver,CO
Summary
Visionary individual with more than eight years working as Chief Executive Officer for Peek-A-Boo Pediatric Therapy organization. Highly communicative and experienced in education and healthcare. Innovative and strategic leader with a successful history of operating in complex, chaotic environments and achieving dramatic results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Owner/ Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Peek-A- Boo Pediatric Therapy, LLC
Denver
10.2013 - Current
- complete all facets in the lifecycle of a small business: Policy, procedures, manage contracts, referrals, community partnerships, Payroll, benefits, etc.
- Manage staff of 9 employees (7 therapists, 2 Administrative support)
- Active stake-holder in the Department of Human Services, Department of Healthcare and Policy Financing & Joint Budget Committee
- Interpret and implement ethical billing practice abiding by State (DORA) and Federal (NBCOT) guidelines
- Program Development Project Manage
- Strong written and spoken communication
- Information Technology: Electronic medical records, encrypted email, healthcare portals including electronic visit verification (EVV)
- 1 of 30 therapists to Review of Colorado State Early Intervention training modules
Continuing Education Instructor
Summit Professional Education
Franklin, TN
09.2016 - Current
- Developed and instructed “An Evidence-Based Developmental Approach to the Pediatric Brain: Bridging Vestibular, Interception, and Neuroplasticity Foundations to Improve Sensory, Motor, and Language Development” 6 hour course (live and online)
- Developed and instructed "The Moro Primitive Reflex and Interoception" 2 hour webinar
- Wrote a blog
- continuing education course for OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP, SLPA, SW, RN's, Psychologists, audiologists, early intervention specialists, early childhood educators
- Adhere and update instructor manual with current evidence, research, assessment and treatment
- Provide case studies, lab activity and discussions for participants
- Set-up Audio-Visual equipment needed for the presentation
- Adhere to requirements by State and National Boards for CEU credits
Course Developer and Instructor
Recorded Webinars Upbility Publications
Athens, Greece, Greece
07.2020 - Current
- Interoception course
- Sensory processing course
- Wrote a blog
Consultant
GLG Consulting
05.2021 - Current
- Freelance consulting for various projects
Public Speaking
Other Courses
09.2018 - Current
- Recorded Webinar for SPD STAR Institute/ February 2019: Helping vs Hindering Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Sensory-Motor Development for Infants and Toddlers
- Co-Presenter at 2018 Interdisciplinary Institute/ September 2018 Supporting Positive Social-Emotional Development for Fragile Infants and Their Families: An Infant Mental Health Approach for All Providers: From Surviving to Sleeping: Treatment for systemic sleep issues.
Occupational Therapist
Easter Seals / DuPage & Fox Valley
Villa Park, IL
11.2009 - 02.2013
- Participated in outreach programs: Mighty Movers, Alert Program, Aquatics, Cooking group
- Staffed a school district contract for pre-school and elementary aged IEP children
- Administrative support during transition to Electronic Medical Records
- Completion of initial and re-evaluations for all patients
- Executed Assistive Technology Evaluations (Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and writing/dysgraphia evaluations)
- Tracked patient progresses using electronic documentation: pediatric specific (Raintree)
- Staffed OT for “Lose the Training Wheels” (mysuburbanlife.com, August 2012)
- Participated in case studies/presentations with monthly Medical Advisory Board
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Operations
Training and Development
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Decision Making
Teambuilding
Cultural Awareness
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication abilities
Policy compliance understanding
Collaborative relationships
Creative problem solving
Relationship building
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Powerpoint
Software
Providersoft
Word
Salesforce
GoToMeeting
Zoom
Certification
Sensory Integration and Praxis Test
Interests
Games
Outdoors
Exercise
Music
Camping
Coffee
Timeline
Consultant - GLG Consulting
05.2021 - Current
Course Developer and Instructor - Recorded Webinars Upbility Publications
07.2020 - Current
Infant Mental Health Specialist
07-2019
Public Speaking - Other Courses
09.2018 - Current
Continuing Education Instructor - Summit Professional Education
09.2016 - Current
Owner/ Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Peek-A- Boo Pediatric Therapy, LLC
10.2013 - Current
Sensory Integration and Praxis Test
07-2012
Occupational Therapist - Easter Seals / DuPage & Fox Valley
11.2009 - 02.2013
St. Ambrose University - Master of Occupational Therapy,
St. Ambrose University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology