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Andrea Wirtner

Andrea Wirtner

Tyrone,PA

Summary

To obtain a position that demonstrates my educational and clinical knowledge. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Sales Representative

Orthopaedic and Spine Technologies, LLC
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Sought new client opportunities through several means of contact.
  • Maintained a 9-county territory to include 7 practices and several client locations with bracing inventory.
  • Conducted on-site training seminars for clinic staff and physicians.
  • Provided remote support for practices.
  • Scheduled and completed custom brace fittings at patient residences and practice locations.
  • Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Altoona Area School District
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Planned and implemented therapeutic activities under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
  • Provided therapy services to students Kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement in class modifications as needed.
  • Executed one to one and group therapy sessions.
  • Completed daily documentation utilizing Easy Trac.
  • Administered screens to assess nature of disabilities/limits of function and personal capacities.
  • Revised IEP/504's to help determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on student's progress.
  • Attended IEP/504 meetings.
  • Helped improve areas such as fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Guardian Elder Care, PRN
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided continuous availability to the best of my ability for regular staff coverage and weekend shifts.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
  • Treated residents according to Plan of Care assigned by OTR/L.
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities by utilizing assistive device training, UB strengthening, ADLs, transfers, and wheelchair mobility.
  • Completed documentation utilizing Rehab Optima electronic documentation system.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benchmark Therapies, PRN
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Treated clients according to Plan of Care assigned by OTR/L
  • Encouraged residents to participate in daily occupations to return home/PLOF
  • Created therapy treatment activities in areas such as UB strengthening, ADLs, wheelchair mobility, and transfers
  • Completed documentation in a timely manner utilizing Rehab Optima
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF settings.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Studies

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Account Servicing
  • Professional Relationships
  • Post-Sales Support
  • Needs Understanding
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Clinical Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Intervention Planning
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Affiliations

Member of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Club at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification

  • COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 03/25
  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant - 06/23

Timeline

Associate Sales Representative

Orthopaedic and Spine Technologies, LLC
09.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Altoona Area School District
10.2020 - 09.2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Guardian Elder Care, PRN
02.2020 - 02.2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benchmark Therapies, PRN
01.2020 - 01.2021

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Studies

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Andrea Wirtner