Christopher Roberts
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Caring individual with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with over fourteen years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Experienced in the evaluation and development of intervention plans for individuals with varying medical complexities such as neurologic disorders, orthopedic injuries, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Allegheny General Hospital AHN
08.2014 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Active member of AGH Falls Committee promoting hospital based falls prevention strategies
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Provided oversight as clinical instructor for students in Masters and Doctorate programs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Occupational Therapist
UPMC. Mercy Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Educated staff on proper/safe handling of Oxygen equipment during patient care
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA07-2008
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention planning
- Staff education and training
- Documentation skills
- Activity analysis
- Sensory integration
- Therapeutic techniques
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Home modifications
- Community integration
- Clinical training
- Patient assessment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Renewed 2023
- Licensed Occupational Therapist - Pennsylvania Board of Occupational Therapy - Renewed 2023
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Allegheny General Hospital AHN
08.2014 - Current
Occupational Therapist
UPMC. Mercy Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2014
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Renewed 2023
- Licensed Occupational Therapist - Pennsylvania Board of Occupational Therapy - Renewed 2023
- CPR/AED Certification
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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