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AMBER MORGAN
Occupational Therapist
St. Louis, MO,MO
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
- Andy Warhol
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with 21 years of experience in pediatrics and post secondary education. OTR with an exceptional grasp of healthcare compliance requirements and standard therapeutic procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication, complex problem-solving and time management abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Fox C-6 School DistrictArnold, MO
Occupational Therapist
08.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted physical, academic, developmental, and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise intervention plans.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual clients.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients and families.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Supervised 2-3 certified occupational therapy assistants yearly.
- Supervised Level 1 and Level 2 OT students yearly.
Therapeutic PlaytimeArnold, MO
Occupational Therapist
05.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients and families.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Supervised Level 2 OT student.
Jefferson College Area Technical SchoolHillsboro, MO
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
01.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for OT assistant program.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO
Master of Arts from Education
01.2007 - 05.2009
Saint Louis University, St Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Therapy
01.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Goal setting experience
undefinedAdditional Information
Professional Accomplishments:
Extensive continuing education history in pediatric and school-based OT.
Certified in Therapeutic Listening and Astronaut training.
Extensive history of teaching including as adjunct faculty, college course presentations, in-services, and workshops.
Certification
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Therapeutic Playtime
05.2015 - 08.2016
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Jefferson College Area Technical School
01.2013 - 05.2015
University of Missouri - Columbia
Master of Arts from Education
01.2007 - 05.2009
Occupational Therapist
Fox C-6 School District
08.2005 - Current
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Therapy
01.1997 - 05.2001
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
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