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Christina Fandaros

Huntington,NY

Summary

Driven Occupational Therapist from Island Therapies, excelling in sensory integration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through innovative therapy plans for over 35 children weekly in a clinic and school setting, enhancing their daily living activities and independence. Expert in clinical reasoning and patient education, consistently advancing through continuing education.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Island Therapies
05.2022 - Current
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, meet developmental milestones, and engage in functional activity.
  • 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.
  • Assessed individuals'' sensory processing abilities using standardized assessments such as Sensory Profile Questionnaire.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Installing the necessary equipment in the classroom for children with disabilities and teaching them how to use the equipment
  • Conducting individual and group treatment sessions for 35 children with diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delay, visual impairments, and cerebral palsy
  • Constructing individualized therapies to suit the physical capacity, developmental level, and interest of 30+ patients a week

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
10.2021

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Sensory Integration
  • Activity analysis
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Goal setting experience
  • Intervention Planning

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Island Therapies
05.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Ithaca College
Christina Fandaros