Christina Szewczyk
Summary
Professional with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs, deliberate planning, and thoughtful organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Wrights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions including: Chronic/acute pain, functional decline, arthritis, total joint replacement, and neurodegenerative conditions
- Plan individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain, and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and facilitate highest level of independence
- Adapt readily to the changing demands of the department through being flexible, maintaining high level of organization, and promoting transdisciplinary partnership to meet the needs of the patients and facility.
Level II Fieldwork Student
MD Neuro Rehab and Wellness Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and participated in health promotion programs, group activities, and discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical and mental disability
- Evaluated patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals and prepared reports that detail progress
Level II Fieldwork Student
Mercy Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted initial evaluations to gather information for patient treatment plans
- Recommended changes in patients' living environments, consistent with needs and capabilities
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care and experience
- Trained caregivers in providing for needs of patients during and after therapy.
Registered Behavior Technician
Personalized Therapy LLC
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
Education
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC12.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Human Development and Family Sciences - Child Development, Magna Cum Laude
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2019
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Medical record review
Skills Certifications
- Occupational Therapist License, Florida Department of Health, 02/2025
- BLS Provider, 01/2025
- Competent in use of Physical Agent Modalities: E-Stim, Ultrasound, and Diathermy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Wrights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
MD Neuro Rehab and Wellness Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Level II Fieldwork Student
Mercy Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Personalized Therapy LLC
05.2017 - 05.2022
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Human Development and Family Sciences - Child Development, Magna Cum Laude
East Carolina University
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