Cynthia Sanchez
Springdale,AR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Fusion Therapy Center
Bentonville
06.2024 - Current
- Perform evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
- Provide direct skilled therapeutic services to improve occupational performance
- Coordinate a caseload of 25-30 pediatric patients
- Collaborate with speech and physical therapists regarding treatment plans and patient progress
- Experience with a variety of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, feeding difficulties, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, genetic disorders, behavioral difficulties, and stroke rehabilitation
- Lead OT since June 2025: Mentor junior therapists, providing guidance on best practices and therapeutic techniques
- Aquatic therapy discipline representative: Provide direct skilled therapeutic services to pediatric and adult patients in aquatic environment and serve as first point of contact for therapist support and clarity
- Volunteer at community events to increase community outreach
Occupational Therapist
Kids Unlimited Learning Academy
Springdale
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Perform evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
- Provide direct skilled therapeutic services to improve occupational performance
- Coordinate a caseload of 15-20 pediatric patients
- Collaborate with speech and physical therapists as well as classroom staff regarding treatment plans and patient progress
- Interact and educate family members during multidisciplinary patient review meetings
- Supervise and provide mentorship to certified occupational therapy assistants
- Create educational handouts for families and classroom staff
- Experience with a variety of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, feeding difficulties, ADHD, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, genetic disorders, and behavioral difficulties
- Volunteer at community events to increase community outreach
Occupational Therapist
PlayStrong Pediatric Therapy
Rogers
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Perform evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
- Provide direct skilled therapeutic services to improve occupational performance
- Coordinate a caseload of 8-12 pediatric patients
- Collaborate with speech and physical therapists regarding treatment plans
- Interact, educate, and provide family members with home exercise programs as needed
- Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Missouri State University
Springfield 08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville 08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Liberal Arts and Science -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville 08.2014 - 05.2016
Certification
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Certification
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level A Course
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Fusion Therapy Center
06.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
PlayStrong Pediatric Therapy
08.2021 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist
Kids Unlimited Learning Academy
06.2021 - 05.2024
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Missouri State University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas
08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Liberal Arts and Science -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
08.2014 - 05.2016