Arezoo Bakhtiari
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic job seeker with robust clinical competencies, striving to obtain an entry-level occupational therapist role. Committed to supporting the team in achieving clinic objectives. Visionary Operations Specialist with 2 years of specialized experience in working with the geriatric population across inpatient and outpatient settings. Establishes meaningful connections with individuals to enhance project outcomes, address intricate challenges, and implement inventive enhancement strategies
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Occupational-therapist Intern
Arise Pediatric Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
- Streamlined clinic operations by organizing schedules, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Assessed individuals'' sensory processing abilities using standardized assessments such as Sensory Profile Questionnaire.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Occupational Therapy Intern
Vicar's Landing Home Health NSF
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Upheld safety of patients through all treatment protocols.
- Strengthened patient progress tracking efforts by consistently updating goal progression reports and communicating findings with supervising therapists.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by providing compassionate, client-centered care throughout their treatment journey.
- Improved patient engagement levels through the utilization of creative and adaptive therapeutic activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Participated in community outreach programs, raising awareness of the benefits of occupational therapy services for various populations.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Assisted in improving the clinic''s efficiency by streamlining documentation procedures and maintaining accurate records.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Compiled research into behavioral and educational options.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Occupational Therapist Intern
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars to enhance clinical knowledge and skills continuously throughout the internship period.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Facilitated patient education on adaptive equipment use, enabling increased autonomy in daily activities.
- Assisted in the evaluation and assessment of patients, identifying specific areas requiring occupational therapy intervention.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Developed goal-oriented treatment plans, effectively addressing patients'' unique challenges and functional limitations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Occupational Therapist Intern
McFarlan Home
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Aided in research projects related to innovative occupational therapy practices, staying updated on industry trends and advancements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal treatment results.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed thorough chart reviews gathering pertinent information on past medical history, current level of functioning as well as identified goals within planned care interventions.
- Supported therapists in administering standardized assessments to measure patients'' cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI08.2024
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project restructuring
- Data Evaluation
- Persian, Turkey, English Fluency
- Research and analysis
- Scheduling
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Reliability
- Research
- Client Relationships
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Research Team Member at Vicars SNF, focusing on rotator cuff in the geriatric (2023)
- Research Team Member at the University of Michigan, focusing on using the digital divide for older adults 2023)
- Team Member of Heart Organization working on Parkinson's disease management(2022)
- Volunteer at Innovative Physical Therapy Center, Wichita, KS (2016-2017)
- Volunteer at Nursery & Super Church, River Community Church, Wichita, KS (2017-2018)
Timeline
Occupational-therapist Intern
Arise Pediatric Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Intern
Vicar's Landing Home Health NSF
09.2023 - 01.2024
Occupational Therapist Intern
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapist Intern
McFarlan Home
01.2023 - 04.2023
Intern
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
University of Michigan - Flint