AMRITA G. SINGH
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Experienced occupational therapist seeking a leadership role in special education to enforce productive communication, effective intervention, and impactful training, while empowering caregivers and staff members with knowledge, confidence, and essential skills. Eager to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to an underserved community through creative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Marklund Day School, Philip Center, & Wasmond Center
10.2016 - Current
- Evaluate 40-60 school-aged children and young adults (3 - 22 years) per year, with various diagnoses including, autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, sensory processing disorder, and cerebral palsy.
- Contribute to individualized education plans (IEPs) to promote student success and individualized program plans (IPPs) to facilitate increased resident engagement in daily activities.
- Establish and implement customized intervention plans to improve motor, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills and optimize patient outcomes.
- Actively participate in 75+ IEP/IPP meetings per year to discuss student and resident progress, goals, and address parent/guardian concerns.
- Annually assess 20+ adolescent and adult residents with complex medical needs, such as spastic quadriparesis, cortical visual impairment, gastrostomy tubes, splinting, seizure disorder, muscular dystrophy, scoliosis, and severe contractures.
- Deliver monthly and/or weekly training to paraprofessionals, teachers, nurses and CNAs, related to IEP/IPP goal training, sensory diets, sensory equipment, splints, and adaptive equipment.
- Thoroughly record daily documentation notes in narrative form and type comprehensive evaluations.
- Consult with orthotist regarding recommended upper extremity splints for residents and place splint orders to the Benik Corporation.
- Administer standardized assessments (Sensory Profile 2, WRAVMA, School Function Assessment, BOT-II, Beery VMI), focused on evaluating, interpreting, and reporting data to the IEP team.
- Research and order cost-efficient adaptive equipment and sensory supports for students and residents as recommended.
- Mentor pre-OT, Level I, and Level II occupational therapy students.
- Supervise occupational therapy assistants to monitor intervention implementation and documentation.
- Maintain liability through implementation of evidence-based treatment to approximately 40 students per week.
- Adhere to medical and behavior protocols to ensure the safety of students, residents, staff, and self.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - undefined
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2011
Skills
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills Development
- Sensory Integration Strategies
- Assistive Technology Expertise
- Pediatric Myofascial Release
- Therapeutic Swing Utilization
- Boardmaker Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Key member of Marklund’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, supporting staff engagement through workshops centered on equity, fairness, respect, and opportunity for all backgrounds.
- Longtime contributor to the Marklund Bloomingdale Run, Walk, and Roll 5K Committee (8 years), providing leadership in planning, promotion, fundraising, and sponsorship acquisition.
- Recognized by peers through Marklund’s “You Caught My Eye” staff appreciation program.
- Attended the 2022 World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference; initiated networking opportunities with international professionals and participated in discussions on emerging trends and advancements in occupational therapy.
- Conference presenter at the 2015 Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, speaking on “Perspectives of Occupational Therapy Practitioners Regarding Moving the Profession to a Doctoral Entry-Level Degree.”
Certification
- Registered Occupational Therapist (current).
- CPR certified through American Heart Association (current).
- Summit Professional Education membership (current).
- Certified in John F. Barnes Myofascial Release I, Myofascial Release II, and Pediatric Myofascial Release.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Marklund Day School, Philip Center, & Wasmond Center
10.2016 - Current
Master of Occupational Therapy - undefined
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago
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