Barbara Webster
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 26 years experience in adult rehab, home health,school based, mental health and pediatrics. I enjoy every aspect of OT and enjoy working with the clients for their greatest outcome. Through the years I have had the pleasure to work with many interdisciplinary teams. A strength of mine is flexibility and the ability to problem solve a situation quickly and adjust accordingly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Just For Kids Therapy
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to enhance therapeutic interventions and patient outcomes.
- Educated families on therapy techniques to support skill development at home.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting improvements and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing insights to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Trained new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with advancements in occupational therapy practices.
- Served as a resource within the occupational therapy community by mentoring students completing fieldwork experiences.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
SWAN Rehab
Phoenix, AZ
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in adult and pediatric settings.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
- Enhanced team knowledge by sharing insights and techniques from continuing education in occupational therapy.
- Facilitated patient discharge planning, ensuring seamless transition to home or next phase of care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bilingual Speech-language Pathology Services
Phoenix, AZ
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted engaging therapy sessions that fostered creativity and motivation among young patients.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Trained new staff on protocols, ensuring consistency in service delivery and patient care standards.
- Trained new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with advancements in occupational therapy practices.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Developed resource materials for patient education, enhancing understanding of therapeutic goals and processes.
- Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering supportive community environment for patient recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Harcum University
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2000
Skills
- Activity analysis
- Functional mobility training
- Group therapy facilitation
- Sensory processing improvements
- Schedule management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cognitive retraining
- Range of motion improvement
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Social skills development
- Orthopedic treatment proficiency
- Feeding intervention
- Mental health support
- Neurological disorders
- Patient-centered care
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Just For Kids Therapy
06.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
SWAN Rehab
11.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bilingual Speech-language Pathology Services
09.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Harcum University