ANGELA SOILEAU
New Orleans,LA
Summary
To secure a position as an Occupational Therapist to further skills with opportunities for professional development. Dedicated therapist with extensive experience working with children and adults. Create individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER BAPTIST HOSPITAL
07.2017 - Current
- Provide OT services in NICU
- Evaluation and treatment of Premature Infants and Medically Fragile Newborns in 53 bed NICU
- Eestablished HEP for family education and training
- Administrator of SENSE program
- Training of new OT hires and FWI OT students
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed OT services in Acute Hospital in all settings including PICU, Pediatrics, Oncology, BMT, Transplants, Orthopedics, ICU, Surgical, Neurology, Critical Care, and General Medicine
- Performed as Clinical Instructor for FWI and FWII OT students
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed OT services in Inpatient Rehab
- Managed OT services in Pediatric Outpatient, Adult Outpatient
- Established Lymphedema program and treatment.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SOFLEX REHABILITATION & CONSULTING
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Managed OT services in Home Health Setting
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SYNERGY CARE
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed OT caseload in SNF setting
- Supervised COTA's
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THE THERAPY CENTER
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Managed OT services in Inpatient Rehab setting for patients regarding ADL’s, home management, and Home Health Services
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THIBODEAUX, ALBRO
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Managed OT services in NH setting,
- Managed OT services Home Health Services
- Managed OT services in LTACH setting
- Managed OT services in Adult Outpatient Setting
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THERAPY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Managed OT caseload in NH setting,
- Managed supervision of COTA’s
CLINICAL DIRECTOR, OT MANAGER
PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Provided as Clinical Director for Non-profit Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center with management of staff and Early Intervention Program
- Assisted Executive Director in management
- Provided supervision of Occupational Therapy staff
- Managed OT services to pediatric clients with Sensory Integration and developmental approach,
- Established development of Development Follow-up Clinic with local neonatologists for premature infants
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Managed OT services to pediatric clients in NICU, PICU, Inpatient, and Outpatient settings
- Managed OT services to children in the New Orleans Parish School System
- Provided as clinical instructor for FWII OT students.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER
LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.1992 - 05.1997
- Provided. as Assistant Team Leader in Outpatient Pediatric Clinic in. management and supervision of staff including OT, PT, and ST, technicians, and unit secretary.
- Established development of Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic (Kids Team)
- Provided OT services to pediatric clients and infants in NICU,
- Established the development of Developmental Follow-up Clinic with local neonatologists.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
08.1988 - 06.1989
- Managed OT caseload and. provided OT services to developmentally delayed children with language impairments utilizing a sensori-motor approach
- Supervised full-time COTA.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
MONROE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM
09.1985 - 07.1988
- Provided OT services to eligible children in city school system.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
RUSTON STATE SCHOOL
07.1984 - 08.1985
- Provided OT services to clients in ICFMR setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
LSU MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LA1984
Some College (No Degree) - Undergraduate Studies For Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Training
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Staff education and training
Affiliations
1984 – Present NBCOT CERTIFICATION
1984 – Present LA STATE BOARD of MEDICAL EXAMINERS
2023 - Present NORTH CAROLINA BOARD of OCCUPATIONAL THEARPY
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered -1984
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist - 2013
- Sensory Integration and Praxis Certification (SIPT) Training - 2002
Timeline
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER BAPTIST HOSPITAL
07.2017 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - 07.2017
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 12.2015
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SOFLEX REHABILITATION & CONSULTING
11.2012 - 05.2013
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SYNERGY CARE
07.2011 - 10.2012
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THE THERAPY CENTER
08.2010 - 07.2011
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THIBODEAUX, ALBRO
01.2008 - 08.2010
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
THERAPY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
07.2006 - 12.2007
CLINICAL DIRECTOR, OT MANAGER
PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER
07.1999 - 07.2006
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER
06.1997 - 06.1999
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER
LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.1992 - 05.1997
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
08.1988 - 06.1989
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
MONROE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM
09.1985 - 07.1988
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
RUSTON STATE SCHOOL
07.1984 - 08.1985
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
LSU MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
Some College (No Degree) - Undergraduate Studies For Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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