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Ardit Mitaj, OT, MOT, OTR/L, CFPS

Saint Clair Shores,United States

Summary

Driven Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health System, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care. Excelled in creating impactful treatment plans and enhancing department efficiencies, evidenced by initiating safety protocols and sustainability committees. Skilled in EPIC, fluent in English and Albanian, and committed to professional development as a clinical instructor.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PMR Supervisor

Corewell Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Planed and provided treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each year.

Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Henry Ford Health System
08.2016 - 11.2022


  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Initiated patient safety protocol in ICU, created handout for post pacemaker placement, developed sustainability committee to assist reducing waste in department, ICU trainer/validator.
  • Member of Rehab Governance Council to collaborate with other rehab team members to develop and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Clinical instructor to level 1 and 2 occupational therapy students.

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Henry Ford Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated and treated patients from a wide variety of diagnoses and conditions based on their histories and goals to best maximize functional outcomes with the established standards of care and practice.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Select Speciality Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for patients on vent support

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
02.2008 - 07.2016
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Trained and guided new pharmacy technicians, improving overall performance.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy And Health Sc
Detroit
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Patient Centered Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgement
  • EPIC Proficient
  • Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS)
  • MoCA Certified
  • ICU trained and validator
  • LVAD Trained
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Fluent in English and Albanian
  • Registered and Licensed in the state of Michigan

Timeline

PMR Supervisor

Corewell Health
05.2023 - 05.2024

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Henry Ford Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Select Speciality Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe
09.2018 - 05.2023

Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Henry Ford Health System
08.2016 - 11.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
02.2008 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy And Health Sc

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wayne State University
Ardit Mitaj, OT, MOT, OTR/L, CFPS