Courtney McElwaney
Westerly,RI
Summary
Caring and empathetic COTA with extensive experience working with varying populations to promote health and functionality. Compassionate with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support patients' progress and effectively document so. Able to communicate clearly with team members, doctors, and caregivers as needed. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Competent with computer documentation and various programs. Skilled at both individual work as well as a team approach. 8 years experience in SNFs, 14 years experience in home care. On call experience assisting staff with issues and guiding patients with medical concerns after hours.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South County Home Health
Wakefield, Rhode Island
07.2010 - Current
- Provide therapy to patients with a wide array of needs ranging from physical to cognitive
- Provide family and caregiver education, recommendations, and feedback on how to assist patient in improving safety, strength, and independence to be able to improve and maintain level of independence and quality of life
- Correlate with staff across many disciplines and participate in team meetings and case conferences
- Train other staff to be successful employees
- Document thoroughly to ensure insurance payment for completion of visits
COTA-L
Apple Rehab
Westerly, RI
04.2006 - 06.2010
- Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
- Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI04-2002
Skills
- Patient reception
- Patient care planning
- Employee interviewing and training
- Following insurance guidelines as they change
- Working collaboratively with a team to provide care to patients
- Managing and scheduling a caseload and reporting changes to OT/team and doctors as appropriate
- Conferring with superiors to update on patient status
- Skilled in documentation
- Well versed in computer programs/computer billing
- On call experience guiding patients and staff as needed with concerns, questions
- Works well independently but also collaborates with team on cases as appropriate
- LSVT BIG certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South County Home Health
07.2010 - Current
COTA-L
Apple Rehab
04.2006 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
New England Institute of Technology