Annette Patel, OTR/L

• Delivered patient-focused therapy, evaluating and treating individuals with diverse conditions across acute and inpatient rehab settings.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish care plans and ensure smooth transitions post-discharge.

• Assess and manage the care of inpatient acute therapy patients with a range of conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, vascular, and respiratory issues. Work across multiple hospital units, including ICU, med-surg, and ER, to coordinate care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and registered nurses) to develop comprehensive care plans, ensure timely interventions, and determine the most appropriate discharge plans and recommendations for continued care.

• Implemented outcome-driven strategies to enhance patient independence in ADLs, achieving measurable improvements using QI metrics.

• Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care plans focused on quality and efficiency.

• Led therapy interventions for outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on enhancing ADL/IADL performance and integration.

• Facilitated patient education and engagement, utilizing software tools for outcome tracking and reporting.

• Spearheaded therapy strategies for patients with complex neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.
• Partnered with patients and families to create holistic treatment plans and monitored progress through EMR systems.
• Implemented therapy treatment plans using advanced technologies, including the BURT upper extremity robotic arm and Bioness integrated technology for vision rehabilitation