Ashley A Rodriguez, OTR, OTD
Occupational Therapist
Winnetka,CA
Summary
Currently, a new OTD graduate and registered Occupational Therapist. Previous acute care experience as a Rehabilitation Technician. Interested in occupational therapy career opportunities that promote first year mentorship and growth both clinically and professionally to new graduates. Previous clinical fieldwork experience in an Acute Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Hospital specifically with burns and Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Acute Rehabilitation Tech
Methodist Stoneoak Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted PT and OT's with their treatment sessions when needed and gave exceptional person-centered care.
Level II Fieldwork: Adult Inpatient Rehab
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated numerous cases (traumatic brain injuries, strokes, neuromuscular conditions, total hip fractures, above knee amputations, traumas, and SCI's).
- Evaluated and assessed various performance skills and client factors with a range of assessments and observations (range of motion, manual muscle testing, sensation, occupational performance).
- Utilized a top-down approach to assist in intervention planning and assess areas of potential growth and goals.
- Developed home discharge plans and educated patients and respective families/ caregivers on importance of home exercise programs and recommended home modifications to participate in activities meaningful to the patient.
- Contributed to team huddles and collaborated in an interdisciplinary setting to ensure patient's needs were met in an inclusive manner.
- Created and implemented group therapy sessions to increase patient participation and encourage therapeutic exercise in enjoyable supportive environment.
Level II Fieldwork: Acute Pediatrics
University Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and treated numerous pediatric conditions (burns, amputations, neuromuscular, traumas, fractures, traumatic brain injuries).
- Developed individualized treatments plans, interventions, and home discharge plans within an interdisciplinary setting and burn team.
- Diligently and compassionately lead interventions through play for each child and adolescent.
- Assisted and collaborated within the interdisciplinary care team for each patient with compassion and professionalism.
- Assisted in the creation of various orthosis and splints for acute cases and assisted in PI processes.
- Educated patients, families, and various caregivers on injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Assisted with burn education and after discharge management. Encouraged active family participation in caregiver education.
- Managed case-load of up to 7 or more patients a day including assisting in burn debridement scheduled procedures and outpatient pediatric hand clinic appointments.
Student Intern
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
07.2023 - 06.2024
- AOTA’s Special Interest Section Student Internship Program: Sensory Integration and Processing
Minority Mentorship Program Mentee
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
03.2021 - 03.2022
Education
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2025
Master of Science (M.S.) - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2022
Anatomy and Physiology courses
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA07.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12.2015
Associate of Arts - Art Studies/General
Chaffey Community College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Motivated Attitude
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Knowledge
- DIR Floortime
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Affiliations
Aug 2022 — Present AOTA Member
Certification
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #545207
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
- Feb 2025 — Feb 2025 Presenter Presented with Faculty Grand Rounds: Role of Allied Health Professionals in the Care of Patients with COPD San Antonio, TX
- May 2025 — May 2025 Doctoral Capstone Poster Presentation Doctoral Capstone Poster and Project: Bladder Management and Intimacy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis- A scope of the problem and its impact to quality of life San Antonio, TX
Timeline
California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)- Pending License
01-2026
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #545207
12-2025
BLS Provider American Heart Association
05-2025
Level II Fieldwork: Adult Inpatient Rehab
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio
08.2024 - 11.2024
Level II Fieldwork: Acute Pediatrics
University Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Adult Mental Health First Aid National Council for Mental Wellbeing
04-2024
Student Intern
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
07.2023 - 06.2024
Acute Rehabilitation Tech
Methodist Stoneoak Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2025
Minority Mentorship Program Mentee
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
03.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Art Studies/General
Chaffey Community College
05.2001 -
Anatomy and Physiology courses
Loma Linda University
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Master of Science (M.S.) - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology
California State University San Bernardino