ASHLEY GILMORE
Washington,DC
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2023 - Current
- Provide varied therapeutic services to the pediatric population for children with disabilities and/or delays in order to maximize fine motor skills, sensory integration, and activities of daily living
- Provided varied therapeutic services to a diverse collection of child patients suffering from a wide range of conditions
- Aid skill development, collaborate with caregivers to develop, administer, and monitor home exercise programming
- Consult with other team members to incorporate programs that are appropriate for the clients' needs and skills, and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities/orientations.
Occupational Therapist
IMPRESSIONS PEDIATRIC THERAPY
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Provide varied therapeutic services to the pediatric population for children with disabilities and/or delays in order to maximize fine motor skills, sensory integration, and activities of daily living
- Provided varied therapeutic services to a diverse collection of child patients suffering from a wide range of conditions
- Aid skill development, collaborate with caregivers to develop, administer, and monitor home exercise programming
- Consult with other team members to incorporate programs that are appropriate for the clients' needs and skills, and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities/orientations.
Occupational Therapist
MILESTONE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, INC (DCPS)
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Serve as primary Occupational Therapist and manage a caseload of approximately 35-40 elementary students with various diagnoses including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, specific learning disability and down syndrome
- Assess the motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation and help determine the need for occupational therapy services
- Plan, implement and monitor activities that allow students to access and benefit from their specialized instruction that focuses on academic performance, fine and gross motor functioning, positioning, daily living skills, play/leisure skills, work skills, and sensory-motor activities
- Consult with teachers, school administration, parents, and others, as appropriate, regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Occupational Therapist
LEGACY HEALTHCARE
Washington
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Planned and carried out individual-designed OT treatment programs to improve and/or restore function to all ADL and IADL tasks
- Administered ADL/IADL therapeutic exercises, activities, as well as provided treatment, and cognitive retraining to improve the patients’ quality of life
- Monitored the patient’s vital signs and physiological response to OT treatment sessions and communicated the status and findings to the nurse practitioner and other nursing team members
- Instructed the patient, their family, and caregivers on treatment procedures to improve patient outcomes and increase carry-through with the care plan
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and managers to deliver optimal patient experience and meet the patients’ needs
- Monitored and evaluated the effects of treatment at different stages to adjust treatments and achieve maximum benefit.
Occupational Therapist
Progressive Pediatric Therapy
Falls Church
- 12.2018
- 12-week Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation setting working with a diversity of diagnoses including; autism/pervasive developmental disorders, fine/gross motor delays, developmental delays, mental health or behavioral problems and sensory processing disorder (SPD)
- Performed standardized assessments and client/family interviews upon evaluation to identify areas of need and establish relevant goals
- Developed and provided intervention to children to facilitate the development of skills to support occupations, such as school, home, and social interactions
- Co-lead social skill development group for children ages 4-6
- Conducted aquatherapy sessions for patients focusing on breathing, strength, stretches, balance, body awareness and sensory regulation
Occupational Therapist
Transitional Care Center Capitol City
Washington
06.2018 - 08.2018
- 12-week Inpatient Rehabilitation setting working with Adults and Older Adults
- Provided comprehensive OT services to clients with diversity of physical dysfunction including; musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary system impairments
- Gained experience treating clients with cognitive deficits affecting ADL/IADL performance
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care from intake through discharge.
Rehabilitation Office Coordinator
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
Reston
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted Program Manager in the administrative management of the rehabilitation department by coordinating/supervising clerical and housekeeping services and PRN for nearby sites including training new rehabilitation office coordinators.
Rehabilitation Technician
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
Annapolis
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Assisted the Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapist with treatments such as ambulation, range of motion exercises and overall daily activity plans to meet rehabilitation goals
- Performed various administrative and operational tasks, scheduled and prepared clients for rehabilitation services, ordered supplies and equipment, and records management oversite.
Education
M.S. in Occupational Therapy -
Trinity Washington University
12.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Spelman College
05.2008
Skills
- Interpersonal social skills
- Pediatric experience
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaborative team player
- Empathetic and patient
- Enthusiastic
- Electronic Patient Record Keeping
- Creative
- Culturally aware
- Office Management Skills
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered, 420654, 03/31/25
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Washington, D.C., OT010001658, 09/30/25
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Maryland, 09246, 06/30/26
- Certified in CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association, 07/2025
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
IMPRESSIONS PEDIATRIC THERAPY
03.2021 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist
MILESTONE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, INC (DCPS)
01.2021 - 06.2023
Occupational Therapist
LEGACY HEALTHCARE
10.2019 - 01.2021
Occupational Therapist
Transitional Care Center Capitol City
06.2018 - 08.2018
Rehabilitation Office Coordinator
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 05.2018
Rehabilitation Technician
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
10.2008 - 05.2009
Occupational Therapist
Progressive Pediatric Therapy
- 12.2018
M.S. in Occupational Therapy -
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Spelman College
- Occupational Therapist Registered, 420654, 03/31/25
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Washington, D.C., OT010001658, 09/30/25
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Maryland, 09246, 06/30/26
- Certified in CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association, 07/2025