Experienced clinician with vast experience with all aspects of therapy for pediatic population to include mentoring/assisting with supervision of staff that serves these patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Present WMCG - Children's Hospital Of Georgia
01.2013 - Current
Since September 2023 - present, carry out various duties that are assigned to Pediatric Team Lead while current Pediatric Team Lead serves as Interim Director of Rehab for WMCG. These duties include managing daily pediatric staffing needs, handling insurance questions/authorizations, assisting with difficult/challenging situations in clinic setting and supervising/orienting new staff, students and volunteers.
Consistently serve in supervisory role for occupational therapy staff to include therapists and COTA.
Work closely with upper-level rehab management to monitor patient satisfaction and performance standards.
Provide therapy services to multitude of pediatric patients, varying in age, diagnoses, and/or complexity. Serve as experienced clinician that is able to provide high level of care, even for the most challenging cases.
Work closely with outpatient and inpatient therapy teams, first as colleague, and in recent months, in more of a supervisory role.
Serve as public relations representative for pediatric rehab department on multiple television and/or radio opportunities (i.e Radiothon, Miracle Monday highlighting patient and new "Sensory Room").
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Amedysis
04.2012 - 12.2012
Improved quality of life for adult homebound patients by addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs through targeted interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Provided supervision for COTA.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Present WMCG - Children's Hospital Of Georgia
03.2010 - 03.2012
Developed individualized therapy programs for pediatric patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
Served in supervisory role for COTA and Level 1 and Level 2 OT students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College Of Georgia
Augusta, GA
08.1998
Accomplishments
Participated in small, management-selected group focused on Professional Development Leadership skills. Purpose of committee was to familiarize participants with various aspects of supervisory roles within present WMCG rehab setting (2021-2023)
Currently serve on Architectural Design Committee for upcoming Kisner Behavioral Health and Wellness Center which will include outpatient pediatric rehab and multiple other departments in CHOG.
Authored/co-authored various grants to acquire equipment and other supplies for pediatric rehab department.
Certification
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Georgia Board Certified
SOS Trained Feeding Therapist
National CPST
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
Present WMCG - Children's Hospital Of Georgia
01.2013 - Current
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Amedysis
04.2012 - 12.2012
Senior Occupational Therapist
Present WMCG - Children's Hospital Of Georgia
03.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College Of Georgia
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