Courtney Rozar
Cadwell,GEORGIA
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with 12 years of experience with geriatric populations. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication. Clinically trained to provide administrative tasks. Experience in scheduling clinicians, answering patient questions, managing patient minutes and maintaining other rehab duties. Easily multi-tasks in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine
Dublin, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in outpatient settings.
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation or hot and cold packs under the direction of a therapist.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Amedisys Home Health
Dublin, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in home settings.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout all therapy sessions by adhering to safety protocols.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT
University Home Health
Sandersville , GA
10.2021 - Current
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities and monitored progress towards their goals.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in home settings.
- Evaluated home environments for safety hazards and accessibility issues related to mobility needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN/ FT
Integra Rehabilitation
Alma, GA
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Evaluated patients' rehabilitative needs, developed treatment plans and goals and delivered appropriate therapy.
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Developed successful reputation as result of establishing compassionate, supportive and professional relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
Dublin, GA
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Performed in patient advocacy role, championing safety, well-being and rights.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in home settings.
COTA/L, Rehab Manager, FT
Encore Rehabilitation
Dublin, GA
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Assisted with community reintegration activities such as job coaching, transportation training, leisure time activities.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Planned schedules and daily minutes for patients and staff
COTA/L, PRN
Dublinair Nursing Home
Dublin, GA
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in SNF settings.
COTA/L, Rehab Manager, PRN/ FT
New Beginnings
Eastman, GA
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
COTA/L, PRN/ Full Time
Amedisys Home Health
Vidalia/ Dublin , GA
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress reports.
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities for proper execution and offered encouragement.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
COTA/L, PRN
Reliant Rehahbilitation
Dublin, GA
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming, and dressing.
- Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
- Created detailed records of patient evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge summaries.
COTA/L, Part-Time
Bass Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
Dublin, GA
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed activities that promoted functional independence through fine motor coordination exercises.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient feedback regarding pain levels or difficulty performing activities.
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in outpatient settings.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation or hot and cold packs under the direction of a therapist.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05-2011
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Modality Certified
- Schedule Management
- Patient Care Planning
Certification
- Modality Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine
09.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Amedisys Home Health
07.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FT
University Home Health
10.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN/ FT
Integra Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 02.2023
COTA/L, Rehab Manager, FT
Encore Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 04.2021
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2022
COTA/L, Rehab Manager, PRN/ FT
New Beginnings
01.2014 - 09.2016
COTA/L, PRN
Dublinair Nursing Home
11.2012 - 10.2016
COTA/L, PRN
Reliant Rehahbilitation
02.2012 - 01.2014
COTA/L, PRN/ Full Time
Amedisys Home Health
01.2012 - 02.2014
COTA/L, Part-Time
Bass Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
06.2011 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Middle Georgia College
- Modality Certified
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