Bailey Hicks
Bremerton,WA
Summary
OTR/L with seven years of clinical experience spanning pediatric practice and adult inpatient acute care. Provides evaluation and intervention for medically complex patients with emphasis on functional independence, safety, and discharge readiness. Leverages interdisciplinary collaboration, caregiver education, and strong clinical reasoning to support recovery and continuity of care across hospital settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
St. Michael Medical Center
Silverdale, WA
03.2025 - Current
- Performed in-depth evaluations and established targeted goals to drive effective evidence-based interventions and home exercise plans for children aged 1-13.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to best practices in order to optimize outcomes.
- Coordinated with third-party suppliers to optimize DME fitting processes for adaptive strollers, car seats, and beds.
- Composed comprehensive letters of medical necessity to support insurance reimbursement for durable medical equipment.
- Managed caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality care standards through effective time management strategies during appointments and paperwork completion periods.
- Completed adult inpatient evaluations and treatment as scheduling allowed.
Inpatient Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)
St. Michael's Medical Center
Silverdale, WA
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and establish treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Apple Tree Therapy, LLC
Silverdale, WA
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducts individualized assessments and treatments for children of all abilities aged 3–18 using a multi–theoretical approach.
- Supervises and collaborates with certified occupational therapy assistants to maintain to–date care plans and daily intervention documentation.
- Works with caregivers to set family–centered goals, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
- Contributes to the development of future therapists through Level II Fieldwork instruction.
- Ensures precise, compliant documentation to support therapy reimbursement processes.
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Therapyland, LLC
Alpharetta, GA
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided individualized and evidence–based treatment to children ages 1–15 years in an outpatient clinic environment.
- Produced timely and effective documentation to ensure reimbursement of skilled occupational therapy services.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including educators, physical therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral therapists to promote individualized and effective treatment for clients and their families.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05.2016
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Pediatric therapy
- Adaptive equipment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Certification
- NBCOT Certification 2019– present
- Washington State Board of Occupational Therapy License, 2021–present
- Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy License, 2019–present
- IBCESS Autism Specialist (CAS22717202), 2021–present
- Therapeutic Listening Certified (M17049),2023–present
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR Healthcare Providers Certification, July 2018– present
Timeline
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
St. Michael Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Inpatient Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)
St. Michael's Medical Center
07.2024 - 03.2025
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Apple Tree Therapy, LLC
05.2021 - 03.2025
Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Therapyland, LLC
05.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brenau University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brenau University