Carissa Carpenter
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Well rounded Occupational Therapist with 13 years of experience who is excited to serve a new client population. Driven to meet treatment goals with a compassionate, client centered approach. Skilled in evaluation, client rapport building, treatment planning, and team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
ASCB Therapy
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop family specific IFSP plans.
- Focused on family priorities using evidence-based treatment strategies.
- Provided quality services in accordance with IDEA rules and standards.
- Improved functional outcomes for pediatric patients by integrating play-based therapy techniques into treatment plans.
- Targeted fine motor, sensory regulation, and ADL development with a variety of diagnoses within the birth - 3 age group.
- Participated in relevant continuing education to further develop skills and knowledge of current practice.
Acute Care Occupational Therapist
The Christ Hospital Network
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Provided comprehensive evaluation of hospitalized patients to develop safe discharge plan and recommendations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Direct patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family and patient education
- Sensory regulation interventions
- Sensory based feeding interventions
- Fine motor development interventions
- Family rapport building
- Timely and efficient written documentation
Certification
- National Board of Occupational Therapy Certified
- Kentucky Board of Occupational Therapy Licensed
- Pursuing Ohio Licensure
- Will obtain Occupational Therapist pupil services certificate for employment.
Timeline
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
ASCB Therapy
11.2020 - Current
Acute Care Occupational Therapist
The Christ Hospital Network
02.2014 - 07.2020
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Xavier University
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Cincinnati Christian University