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Beth Ann Wheeler

Spencer,MA

Summary

Dynamic Occupational Therapist with experience at UMass Medical Center , skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient assessment. Proven track record in enhancing patient independence through tailored interventions and education. Committed to improving quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions while mentoring future therapists and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Work History

Occupational Therapist

UMass Medical Center
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
  • Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.

Education

Bachelor In Science - Occupational Therapy

Worcester State College
Worcester, MA
1992

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Goal setting experience
  • Sensory integration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient assessment
  • Occupational performance
  • Patient assessments
  • Discharge planning
  • Progress assessments
  • Mental health interventions
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Organizational skills
  • Occupational therapist registered (OTR)
  • Task prioritization
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Bachelor In Science - Occupational Therapy

Worcester State College

Occupational Therapist

UMass Medical Center
Beth Ann Wheeler