Brian Sledge
Fordyce,AR
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed in Arkansas (OT-A919) with diverse experience in geriatric and pediatric care settings. Extensive background in ADL training, sensory integration, caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to enhancing patients' independence, function, and quality of life in clinical, school-based, and skilled nursing environments. CPR and First Aid certified through 2027.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
J5 Therapy
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Deliver pediatric OT services in outpatient and/or school-based settings
- Address fine motor, sensory processing, and developmental delays
- Apply play-based approaches to build independence in daily tasks
- Communicate progress with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers
- Document treatment outcomes and adjust strategies as needed
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
06.2021 - Current
- Provide OT services in a skilled nursing facility under OT supervision
- Assist geriatric patients with ADLs, mobility, and therapeutic exercise
- Collaborate with care teams to implement and revise treatment plans
- Maintain documentation for Medicare compliance and facility standards
- Support discharge planning and home safety education
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Pediatrics
Reed Therapy
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided pediatric OT support to children with diverse developmental challenges
- Assisted in treatment planning and implementation
- Worked closely with families on home programming and follow-through
- Focused on improving function for daily routines and classroom participation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
SouthArk Community College
El Dorado, AR01.2014
Skills
- Developmental support for children
- Geriatric Occupational Therapy
- Sensory Integration
- Motor Coordination
- ADL Training
- Functional Skills Training
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance
- Schedule management
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Group therapy facilitation
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Handwriting improvement
- Fine motor skills development
- Cognitive function improvement
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Arkansas License OT-A919
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 2025
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
J5 Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
06.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Pediatrics
Reed Therapy
08.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
SouthArk Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arkansas State University
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