Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional Presentations
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Cynthia Wiswesser

New Franklin,OH

Summary

Caring and well-trained occupational therapist with 18 years of experience adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing client-centered treatment plans, & building personal confidence among clients suffering from various disorders and social impairments.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Arbor Rehabilitation
2021 - Current
  • Contracted to Green Village Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Evaluate & treat patients using a holistic, client-centered approach
  • Supervise & collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

Occupational Therapist

Rehab Educators, LLC
2010 - 2021
  • Independent contractor
  • Evaluated and treated clients in a home & community-based setting
  • Areas of Expertise included: Aging in Place, Neuro, Progressive Cognitive Decline, Seating and Mobility, & collaboration with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic

Occupational Therapist

Encore Rehabilitation
2021 - 2021
  • Completed evaluation, progress notes, & discharge notes in several skilled nursing facilities

Occupational Therapist

Heather Knoll Nursing Home
1997 - 1998
  • Completed evaluation, treatment, screenings, monthly progress notes & discharge notes in Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

OT & Facility Therapy Director

Paragon Rehabilitative Services
1995 - 1997
  • Skilled nursing contracts with Middlebury Manor, Bath Manor, and Pebble Creek
  • Completed evaluation, treatment, screenings, weekly rehab meetings, monthly progress notes, discharge notes, management of inventory, & supervision of COTAs at three different Skilled Nursing Facilities

Occupational Therapist

Nova Care
1995 - 1995
  • Contracted to Barberton Citizens Hospital
  • Responsibilities included evaluation, treatment, screenings, monthly progress & discharge notes
  • Supervision of COTA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Ohio State University

Skills

  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Initial patient assessments
  • Treatment plan adjustment
  • Acute & rehabilitative care
  • Supervision of COTAs
  • Calendar management & scheduling
  • Flexibility
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaboration with an interprofessional healthcare team

Professional Presentations

A Centennial Celebration: Home- and Community-Based Occupational Therapy Private Practice Serving Adults 

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2017


Stepping Stones to Occupations: Home and Community Based OT for Brain Injury Survivors

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, October 2018

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Arbor Rehabilitation
2021 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Rehab Educators, LLC
2010 - 2021

Occupational Therapist

Encore Rehabilitation
2021 - 2021

Occupational Therapist

Heather Knoll Nursing Home
1997 - 1998

OT & Facility Therapy Director

Paragon Rehabilitative Services
1995 - 1997

Occupational Therapist

Nova Care
1995 - 1995

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Ohio State University

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