AMBER MORGAN
Imperial,MO
Summary
Diligent Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in school-based settings, specializing in supporting students' developmental needs through targeted interventions. Skilled in implementing sensory integration techniques and fine motor skill development strategies to enhance academic and social participation. Proficient in collaborating with educators and parents to design and execute individualized plans tailored to each student's unique needs. Recognized for exceptional communication, collaboration, and flexibility, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Dependable professional committed to fostering student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Improved students'' sensory processing abilities through the design and implementation of targeted interventions.
- Worked closely with special education teachers, integrating therapeutic strategies into lesson plans for a cohesive approach to learning support services.
- Effectively managed caseload of 75-100 students in 5 buildings K-12
- Experience with medical equipment such as power and manual wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and sensory equipment
- Supervised 2 certified occupational therapy assistants
Occupational Therapist
Lormax Rehabilitation And Health Care, Inc
08.2001 - 08.2023
- Employed by Lormax part-time while working as a First Steps program therapist, also employed by Lormax as part-time therapist during summers, and full time OTR in 2023.
- Performed 20+ initial assessments and ongoing assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients and families
- Efficiently communicated verification and authorization status updates with administration to facilitate decision-making for patient admissions and insurance coverage
- Successfully assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Successfully communicated with entities inside and outside of business for marketing and university affiliations
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life
Occupational Therapist
Fox C-6 School District
08.2005 - 01.2023
- Conducted physical, developmental, and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise intervention plans
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Created and coordinated kindergarten fine motor readiness programs
- Established, implemented, and coordinated handwriting programs in Pre-K and special education classes
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients and families
- Effectively managed caseload of 55-70 students in 4+ buildings
- Experience with medical equipment such as power and manual wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and sensory equipment
- Supervised 2-3 certified occupational therapy assistants yearly
- Supervised Level 1 and Level 2 OT students yearly
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of occupational therapy.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Jefferson College Area Technical School
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Comprehensively developed pediatric lecture and lab courses and curriculum
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis using in-person and online forums to over 20 students
- 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
Occupational Therapist
Powderly & Associates
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Enhanced student functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Effectively managed caseload of 60+ students in multiple K-12 buildings
- Supervised 2 certified occupational therapy assistants
Occupational Therapist
Special School District Of St. Louis County
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Enhanced student functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
Occupational Therapist
Special Services Cooperative of Jefferson County
08.2001 - 12.2003
- Enhanced student functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Worked closely with special education teachers, integrating therapeutic strategies into lesson plans for a cohesive approach to learning support services.
- Effectively managed caseload of 60+ students in 10 different school districts, including ECSE programs
- Supervised 2 certified occupational therapy assistants
Education
Master of Science - Education And Curriculum
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05.2015
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Medical Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sensory integration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ethical practice
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- AHA BLS/CPR Provider
Accomplishments
- Extensive continuing education history in pediatric and school-based OT, Autism, ADHD, sensory, and behavior
- Certified in Therapeutic Listening and Astronaut training.
- Extensive history of teaching including as adjunct faculty, college course presentations, in-services, and workshops.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Jefferson College Area Technical School
01.2007 - 05.2009
Occupational Therapist
Fox C-6 School District
08.2005 - 01.2023
Occupational Therapist
Powderly & Associates
08.2004 - 08.2005
Occupational Therapist
Special School District Of St. Louis County
01.2004 - 06.2004
Occupational Therapist
Lormax Rehabilitation And Health Care, Inc
08.2001 - 08.2023
Occupational Therapist
Special Services Cooperative of Jefferson County
08.2001 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Louis University
Master of Science - Education And Curriculum
University of Missouri - Columbia
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