ANTHONY ANDERSON
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dynamic COTA/L with extensive experience at Encompass Health, adept at implementing therapeutic interventions and enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in documentation systems like Nethealth and Cerner, while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in group therapy facilitation and committed to maximizing patient engagement and recovery in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Travel Healthcare Specific Buckner Baptist[SNF]
San Angelo, Texas
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Provided occupational therapy treatment within a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Facilitated daily living activities and transfer training to enhance patient independence.
- Instructed patients and families on home exercise routines to promote ongoing recovery.
- Recorded treatment sessions and patient progress in clinical records to ensure continuity of care.
Traveling Healthcare specific
Dignity Health East Valley Rehab [IRF]
Chandler, AZ
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Produced and implemented therapeutic interventions within care plans, ensuring patient goals were achieved and discharges to least restrictive environments.
- Communicate effectively with nursing, case management, respiratory (if applicable), and physicians on patient barriers and respective resolutions
- Educated staff on GG documentation practices, enhancing consistency and adherence to best practices across all disciplines.
Traveling Healthcare specific
Coleman Healthcare center [SNF]
Coleman, TX
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided occupational therapy treatment within a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Instructed patients and families on tailored home exercise routines to promote recovery and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients in daily living activities and transfer training to enhance independence and safety.
- Recorded treatment sessions and patient progress in clinical records to ensure continuity of care and inform future interventions.
Traveling Healthcare specific
Valley View Medical Center IPR and Acute
Fort Mohave, AZ
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated with nursing, case management, respiratory, and physicians to identify patient barriers and develop effective resolutions
- Implemented therapeutic interventions aligned with patient care plans, ensuring achievement of patient goals and timely discharge to least restrictive environment
- Trained staff on GG documentation standards to uphold best practices across all disciplines.
Traveling Healthcare specific
Pam Rehabilitation IPR and Outpatient
Victoria, TX
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Produced and implemented therapeutic interventions within care plan, ensuring patient goals were met and facilitating discharge to least restrictive environment
- Communicated with nursing, case management, respiratory (if applicable), and physicians to address patient barriers and develop respective resolutions
- Educated staff on accurate GG documentation, and promoting best practices across all disciplines.
Traveling Healthcare specific
Hilltop Skilled Nursing
Kerrville, TX
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided occupational therapy treatment within a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Instructed patients and families on home exercise routines to promote recovery and self-management.
- Facilitated daily living activities and transfer training to enhance patient independence.
- Recorded treatment sessions and patient progress in clinical records to ensure continuity of care.
COTA/L-PPS Coordinator
Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital
San Angelo, TX
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Produced and implemented therapeutic interventions within plan of care, ensuring patient goals achieved and discharge to least restrictive environment facilitated
- Communicated with nursing, case management, respiratory (if applicable), and physicians to identify patient barriers and develop resolutions
- Educated staff on accurate GG documentation, promoting best practice adherence among all disciplines.
COTA/L
Elite DNA Therapy [Naples]
Naples, FL
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborated across disciplines (Speech, ABA, Mental Health) to support client's therapy progress and skill carryover
- Developed and implemented creative activities to boost engagement and advance competence in achieving short and long-term goals.
- Built relationships with clients and parents to enhance client-centered approach
Education
Associates - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL04-2017
Skills
- Nethealth, Athena, UDS, Wellsky, Cerner, Aceit documentation experience
- GG documentation
- Transfer training
- Patient assessment
- ADL training
- Cognitive assessment techniques
- Patient-centered communication
- Microsoft Office experience
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
COTA-L
Travel Healthcare Specific Buckner Baptist[SNF]
07.2026 - 08.2026
Traveling Healthcare specific
Dignity Health East Valley Rehab [IRF]
03.2026 - 06.2026
Traveling Healthcare specific
Coleman Healthcare center [SNF]
06.2025 - 03.2026
Traveling Healthcare specific
Valley View Medical Center IPR and Acute
06.2024 - 03.2025
Traveling Healthcare specific
Pam Rehabilitation IPR and Outpatient
08.2023 - 02.2024
Traveling Healthcare specific
Hilltop Skilled Nursing
06.2023 - 07.2023
COTA/L-PPS Coordinator
Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2023
COTA/L
Elite DNA Therapy [Naples]
10.2018 - 01.2021
Associates - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University