Barbara Perkins

Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting

• Delivered skilled OT interventions under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, focusing on ADL retraining, functional mobility, cognitive support, and therapeutic activities to improve independence and safety.
• Guided patients through ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, using adaptive strategies and equipment to maximize functional performance.
• Facilitated safe functional mobility and transfer training (bed ↔ chair, toilet, shower, car transfers), reinforcing fall‑prevention techniques and proper use of assistive devices.
• Implemented neuromuscular re‑education, strengthening, endurance, and coordination activities for patients recovering from stroke, TBI, orthopedic surgeries, and complex medical conditions.
• Provided cognitive retraining to support attention, memory, problem‑solving, sequencing, and safety awareness during daily tasks.
• Educated patients and families on home safety, adaptive equipment, energy conservation, and carryover strategies to support successful discharge.
• Collaborated with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing, and case management to support interdisciplinary care planning and communicate functional progress.
• Completed accurate, timely documentation in the EMR, ensuring notes reflected skilled intervention, progress toward goals, and insurance‑required medical necessity.
• Participated in team conferences by reporting functional status, barriers, and recommendations for discharge planning and equipment needs.
• Maintained a safe, motivating, and patient‑centered therapeutic environment while adapting sessions to patient tolerance and medical status.

• Provides acute inpatient care, integrating an occupational therapy approach for patients in hospital settings, including those in oncology, ICU, MCU, and post-surgical orthopedic procedures.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts in the Acute Care Setting.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment collaborating with Case Management Department for proper patient's placement to the other skilled settings including IPR.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• In charge of providing daily occupational therapy services, keeping an eye on patients with tracheal or ventilator support, and helping case managers with discharges to inpatient and SNF settings.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations in the LTACH Setting.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.