My goal is to obtain a career where I can advocate and implement the valuable role of Occupational Therapy, further develop my skills and knowledge through research and collaboration and then share that knowledge through mentoring and providing client centered and meaningful occupations in a supportive and team focused atmosphere.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist, OTRL, CHT
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
05.2005 - Current
16 years of experience with hand therapy working directly with the surgeons.
Treatment of complex trauma, burns, wound care, tendon injury, nerve injury and orthotic fabrication and training.
Experience in pre-prostatic training for upper limb amputations.
Maintain current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and 3rd party payers for billing of services.
Coordinate with certified hand surgeons to develop protocols for multi system trauma and elective services.
Experience includes inpatient, outpatient hands, amputations and neurological conditions.
Responsible for evaluation and intervention with various diagnoses, as well as, implementing treatment plan, goal writing and completing daily documentation.
Responsible for organization and placement of students in level 1 and 2 phases of their college programs.
Responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies for the the hand clinic.
Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Develop positive, fun and caring environment for healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2000
Skills
Enthusiastic and motivated person driven to improve my education, knowledge and skills to best serve my clients
Collaboration and maintenance of professional relationships with multiple disciplines including coworkers, surgeons, MAs, prosthetists, case managers and workers compensation agents to provide optimal care
Mentor new staff and students in the hand clinic to increase patient outcomes and client centered care
Motivated to develop my skills in hand therapy with research collaborations to provide the most up to date, effective and best care for clients