Coral Hicks

Start Date: January 6, 2025

• Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
• Prioritized client safety at all times, adhering to best practices for infection control and maintaining a clean, organized therapy space.
• Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
• Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.

• Completed 12 week contract while covering case-load for current employee of organization who was on maternity leave.
• Developed individualized treatment plans to optimize functional independence and improve quality of life.
• Monitored patient progress over time using outcome measurement tools
• Provided comprehensive assessments and interventions for a variety of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in Electronic Health Records.
• Educated families on strategies for promoting independence at home.

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical practices, devise strategies and implement plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
• Communicate effectively with staff members and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Regularly evaluate employee performance and provided feedback.
• Promote high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
• Facilitate hiring of qualified therapists by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
• Deliver effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
• Implement new policies and educated staff on changes.

• Managed case load of 14-18 patients daily of varying age ranges (0-15 years old) with diverse diagnoses including cerebral palsy, stroke, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, fine motor delays, microdeletion genetic syndromes, feeding delays, handwriting delays and other medically diverse diagnoses
• Completed evaluations weekly where I have the opportunity to collaborate with both the patient and caregiver to form plan of care suitable for client
• Created skilled interventions while incorporating play to increase skills for age-appropriate development and academic performance for increased independence with ADL, IADL, education, and play tasks
• Completed all documentation using TheraOffice electronic documentation system
• Worked collaboratively with speech and physical therapists during co-treatment sessions to ensure effective and holistic treatment for patients requiring multi-discipline care.

• Managed case load of 14-16 patients daily of varying age ranges with diverse diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, spina bifida, sensory processing disorder, fine motor delays, and other medically diverse diagnoses
• Completed evaluations weekly where I was able to collaborate with both the patient and caregiver to form plan of care suitable for client
• Created skilled interventions both in the clinic and via telehealth while incorporating play to increase skills for age-appropriate development and academic performance
• Designed and implemented evidence-based project specific for children with fine motor delays
• Educated child with low vision on use of white can while incorporating play-based interventions to increase age-appropriate occupational independence
• Completed all documentation using ReDoc electronic documentation system.

• Managed case load of 6-8 patients daily with various diagnoses and skill levels
• Performed client-centered evaluations and created thorough plan of care based on client's needs and skill level
• Carried out skilled interventions with clients daily with varying diagnoses including amputation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic conditions, and other medically diverse diagnoses
• Collaborated and educated both clients and their families on safe transfers as well as adaptive techniques to improve occupational performance
• Worked alongside individuals with COVID-19 while maintaining proper precautions to increase endurance and occupational performance
• Developed familiarity and skill with various machines used in acute care setting
• Fabricated splints for individuals with traumatic brain injury and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to prevent contractures
• Completed all documentation using EPIC electronic documentation system
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborated with physicians, nurses, and allied health providers to ensure effective and holistic care.

• Worked with kindergarten-first grade children on grasping and handwriting techniques to increase academic performance
• Implemented adaptive grasping techniques to improve age-appropriate handwriting skills
• Collaborated with teachers to implement positive coping strategies to improve attention to task and behaviors occurring in the classroom.