Ashley Rock
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist skilled in family and patient education, clinical reasoning, and mentorship. Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored treatment plans, resulting in significant improvements in patient rehabilitation and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Hospital South
St Louis, MO
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed customized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily functioning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
- Assessed patient needs through detailed evaluations and observations for targeted therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
04.2019 - 03.2025
- Completed formal and informal assessments on patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and emotional needs to establish dynamic treatment plans.
- Collaborates with patients, physicians, interdisciplinary team members and families in setting treatment goals
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving the facility.
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted daily bedside ADL assessments and developed targeted intervention plans to enhance patient functional outcomes
- Competent to work with a variety of patient diagnoses including: CVA, TBI, SCI, cardiac conditions, orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, and medical diagnoses
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices and innovative approaches to occupational therapy.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs for sustained improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD04.2014
Skills
- Patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient advocacy
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention planning
- Therapeutic techniques
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family and patient education
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- BLS Provider, CPR Certified- American Heart Association
- NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury (C/NDT)
- Licensed State of Missouri
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Hospital South
10.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2025
Occupational Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield
03.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Dakota