Bobby (Dan) Wesson, JR
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Personable COTA/L, committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in all therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress and creating home exercise programs. Collaborative and compassionate individual experienced in simultaneously managing over 20 caseloads.
Readily takes leadership role in all areas, promoting both the profession as well as team cohesion for the optimal delivery of patient care.
Excels in the education of patients' and caregivers on the nature of their diagnosis and potential for improvement of quality of life issues while fostering safe independence in all areas.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Enhabit Home Health
01.2011 - Current
- Prioritized patient safety by adhering to proper body mechanics, infection control protocols, and other facility guidelines during all therapy sessions.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Assisted patients in achieving greater independence through adaptive equipment training and environmental modifications.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
- Served as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system by communicating their needs effectively with other professionals involved in their care plan.
- Coordinated schedules with therapy staff for seamless patient transitions between sessions or appointments.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
COTA-L
STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHAB
12.1999 - 01.2011
- Assisted patients in achieving greater independence through adaptive equipment training and environmental modifications.
- Assessed clients in their needs for assistive technology in the pursuit of return to working status.
- Specified recommendations; approved and determined needs for assistive technology for multiple diagnoses, taylored to job specification.
- Home, vehicle and work site modification as well as training in all of these areas for the client and support personnel in the application of assistive technology, essential for return to work capacity.
- Team Leader for the State of Georgia in the Assistive Technology Department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX12.1991
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills development
- Functional Mobility Training
- Low Vision Specialist
- Certified Ergonomic Specialist II
- Assistive Technology Professional
Timeline
COTA-L
Enhabit Home Health
01.2011 - Current
COTA-L
STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHAB
12.1999 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
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