Beth DeBaker
UPMC Presbyterian
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated occupational therapist with over 14 years of experience in various therapeutic settings. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Work History
Occupational Therapist
14 Years 10 Months- Transitioned between various therapeutic settings to deliver quality patient care.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patients' needs are met and hospital operations run smoothly.
- Mentored, educated, and trained countless staff and students in providing patient and family centered care.
- Provided staff with valuable education by leading numerous in-services on lymphedema management and assisting with the presentation of the ICU comps.
- Assists in the growth of future occupational and physical therapists by coordinating shadowing opportunities for them.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Advocated for occupational therapy services within the healthcare system, highlighting the value of occupational therapy in patient care.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy
Skills
Lymphedema Trained
VAD Trained
Careset certification
MoCA certified
Coordinate PT & OT shadowing
Crisis Trained
CPR certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2011 - CurrentRead More
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Occupational Therapy
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