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Amy Danick

Quincy,MA

Summary

Caring and hardworking occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 20 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Experience in many environments including psych, geriatric, pediatric, short term rehab and acute care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Quincy Public Schools
Quincy, MA
01.2007 - Current
  • Responsible for the caseload of 65 students at 5 different public schools including interventions, evaluation, progress reports, daily notes and billing.
  • Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team including teachers, guidance counselors, special educators, psychologists, speech therapists and physical therapists.
  • Maintain compassionate and caring relationships with students.
  • Perform standardized evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students.
  • Perform assessments during sessions to determine progress according to goals listed within an IEP document.
  • Conduct academic, cognitive and fine motor evaluations to identify student's needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
  • Continuously review records, reports and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.


Occupational Therapist

High Five Hand Skills (Owner)
Quincy, MA
03.2016 - 10.2020
  • Owner/Operator of small pediatric occupational therapy clinic with a focus on fine motor and visual motor rehabilitation.
  • Maintained all the day to day responsibilities of having your own clinic from cleaning to advertising, networking and marketing as well as all occupational therapist job requirements.
  • Completed occupational therapy evaluations for children who were referred by their pediatrician, school or parents.
  • Established close and caring relationships with children and their parents.
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods with continual collaboration and communication with parents and pediatricians.

Occupational Therapist

Quincy Medical Center
Quncy, MA
01.2004 - 08.2013
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team including doctors, nurses, patients, families, physical and speech therapists, etc.
  • Established strong relationships with mainly geriatric patients and their families.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients after many acute events and surgical interventions such as stroke, CHF, hip surgery, knee surgery etc.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to ensure safety of the patient including blood pressure checks, respiratory rate checks and O2 monitoring during physical activity and at rest.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
  • Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans. on the TCU floor, acute floors including the ICU and within the Geri-Psych unit.
  • Recommended appropriate equipment for patient to perform ADLs to the best of their ability with the most independence possible.
  • Offered suggestions and collaborated with family in regards to home set up to increase independence after a surgical or acute event.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Tufts University
Medford, MA
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
05.1999

Skills

  • Daily Living Skills Instruction
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • DSM-IV Classification
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Educator for several Level II Occupational Therapy Students
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Geri-Psych Rehabilitation

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

High Five Hand Skills (Owner)
03.2016 - 10.2020

Occupational Therapist

Quincy Public Schools
01.2007 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Quincy Medical Center
01.2004 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Tufts University

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Massachusetts Boston

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