CARRIE FREED
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Summary
Seasoned Occupational Therapist with 30 years of diverse healthcare experience, including acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient services, home care, telehealth, and pediatrics. Led multidisciplinary teams and managed extensive patient caseloads while implementing data-driven assessments. Certifications include NDTA Therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner, and Personal Coach.
Work History
Independent Contractor
BayMarket Force / MicroTransponder
Parkland, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and treatment options to facilitate informed health decisions.
- Conducted consultations to address patient questions and concerns.
- Screened clients for health risk factors to enable timely referrals.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Maintained detailed patient records to support effective healthcare continuity.
- Documented patient encounters with thorough assessments and follow-up activities.
- Assessed patient knowledge levels to customize educational sessions.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources, connecting individuals with supportive programs.
Occupational Therapist and Assessment Team Member
SELF-EMPLOYED/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PEDIATRICS
NJ
01.2009 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary assessment team to determine eligibility and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Served infants and children ages birth to five with diverse diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorders.
- Provided high-quality occupational therapy services as a key member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Documented comprehensive patient information in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Guided families through emotional situations, offering support and resources for navigation.
- Attended all team meetings to contribute to treatment planning and discharge processes.
- Engaged with diverse family populations, addressing varying backgrounds and logistical circumstances.
Rehabilitation Team Supervisor
GENESIS REHABILITATION
NJ
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive treatment and support services.
- Trained employees on daily tasks and coached for enhanced performance.
- Enforced safety and quality service procedures to maintain compliance.
- Addressed operational issues by implementing changes that drove improvements.
- Managed employee collaboration with company leaders to align objectives effectively.
- Assigned tasks and supervised activities to meet operational needs, boosting customer satisfaction.
- Conducted performance evaluation meetings to review key performance indicators and identify improvement areas.
- Performed quality checks and accuracy audits to ensure adherence to standards.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
New York, NY
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Oversaw development and implementation of rehabilitation programs to align with best practices.
- Led strategic planning to expand rehabilitation services, improving overall patient care.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams, enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care by evaluating workflows and implementing necessary improvements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize care delivery and response times.
- Facilitated training sessions for rehabilitation staff, increasing operational efficiency and skill sets.
- Supervised administrative staff, providing coaching to boost job performance.
- Increased average weekly patient visits through effective scheduling and targeting at-risk patients.
Visiting Professor – Neuro Rehabilitation Course
SUNY DOWNSTATE
Brooklyn, NY
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Developed new course and materials for second-year master's level occupational therapy students, enhancing curriculum depth
- Created comprehensive testing materials and questions for master's level OT students, improving assessment quality
- Reduced errors in testing materials, ensuring reliability and accuracy of assessments
- Very highly rated feedback from students to the administration
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
New York, NY
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve departmental objectives.
- Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
- Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones.
- Optimized workload distribution to improve staff morale and support work-life balance.
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Developed network of community referrals, increasing service outreach and client engagement.
- Generated reports to provide data for corrective actions and improvements.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
Senior Occupational Therapist
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
New York, NY
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment, adjusting intervention plans to optimize individual recovery outcomes.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals, enhancing their understanding of physical, speech, and cognitive progress.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
- Provided feedback to executive-level management on strategy and program effectiveness, informing decision-making and improvements.
Occupational Therapist
SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Boston, MA
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Educated patients on personalized therapy plans and recovery goals to boost engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment delivery and support.
- Administered interventions to enhance mobility and daily functions tailored to individual needs.
- Designed activities to strengthen physical coordination and adaptive equipment usage.
- Conducted assessments of functional abilities to identify necessary interventions.
- Provided education and training for self-care techniques and adaptive equipment.
- Advocated for essential services within the community to meet patient needs.
- Conducted seminars on occupational therapy, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MOBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MOSkills
- Patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, monitoring, education and care management
- Telehealth practices
- EHR proficiency
- Departmental needs alignment
- Organizational needs fulfillment
- Interdisciplinary team leadership and teamwork
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer support and service
- Client consultation
- Relationship management
- Record management
- Software proficiency
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical practice
- Multitasking and organization
- Communication skills
- Skill set specialization
- Outreach programs
- Patient interactions
Certification
- NDT - Neurodevelopmental Treatment, NeuroDevelopmental Treatment Association, North America
- Feldenkrais Practitioner, Feldenkrais Guild of North America, North America
- Personal Coach, Sage Innovations
Timeline
Independent Contractor
BayMarket Force / MicroTransponder
06.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist and Assessment Team Member
SELF-EMPLOYED/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PEDIATRICS
01.2009 - 08.2024
Rehabilitation Team Supervisor
GENESIS REHABILITATION
01.2004 - 01.2009
Visiting Professor – Neuro Rehabilitation Course
SUNY DOWNSTATE
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Rehabilitation Services
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 12.2003
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
01.1997 - 12.1999
Senior Occupational Therapist
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
01.1994 - 01.1997
Occupational Therapist
SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
01.1993 - 01.1994
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Washington University in St Louis
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Washington University in St Louis