Damaris Lopez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Versatile and caring Occupational Therapist adept at adapting to the diverse needs of clients and developing targeted treatment plans to support their individual requirements. With 15 years of experience, I have successfully built personal confidence among clients suffering from various disorders and social impairments. As a systematic rehabilitation specialist, approach work with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, establishing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments. Focus on assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing effective treatment plans, and evaluating outcomes. Expert in developing clinical protocols and ensuring patient safety. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hand Therapist- Occupational Therapist
Banner Physical Therapy
07.2021 - Current
- Lead Certified Hand Therapist in a fast paced outpatient clinic with multiple in house and outside referrals.
- Provides mentorship and training to newer hand therapist
- Well-versed in the treatment of complex hand injuries with extensive post surgical rehabilitation. Tendon transfers, Tendon injuries, poly-trauma, upper limb reconstruction, arthroplasties, nerve injuries, Dupuytren's
- Experienced is multiple protocols for non-surgical diagnoses such as tendonitis, arthritis management, nerve compressions,
- Developes comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Participates and developes training in collaboration with Hand Surgeons to educate other physician, residents and therapists in the treatment of complex hand diagnoses
- Experience in fabrication of custom orthoses.
HAND THERAPIST
ORTHOVIRGINIA
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Provide evaluation and treatment services to a variety of patients in accordance with the physician referral and Plan of Care, focusing on the hand and upper extremity
- Effectively treat and rehabilitate the patient through post-operative rehabilitation, preventative, non-operative or conservative treatment or industry consultation
- Work closely with the physician and patient to provide a continuum of care
- Direct patient participation in activities and exercise programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
- Treatment of complex upper extremity diagnosis with great patient outcomes.
- Fabrication of complex custom orthoses for multiple diagnoses
HAND THERAPIST
REHAB PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Design, implement therapeutic interventions and establish goals based on patient's specific rehabilitative needs
- Supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitative Aides in the care of patients, following rules and regulations under NBCOT Practice Act
- Work in a multi setting company caring for outpatients, as well as Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation and Long Term Care patients
- Experience with Medicare regulation and documentation.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Used EMRs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SCOTT AND WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Design implement and modify therapeutic interventions to based on patient's specific needs
- Daily use and implementation of multiple physical modalities
- Fabrication and fitting of multiple orthoses, splints and braces based on patient's specific diagnosis
- Experience with multiple diagnosis specific rehabilitative protocols
- Experience in evaluation, plan and implementation of care for a variety of wounds
- Part of a multi disciplinary team of physicians and rehabilitation professionals to include: Board Certified Hand Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, Occupational Medicine physicians, Certified Hand Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
San Antonio, Texas05.2009
MASTERS DEGREE ON OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - undefined
UNIVERSITIY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
San Antonio, Texas05.2009
Skills
- Fully bilingual English-Spanish
- Certified in Dry Needling
- Certified Hand Therapist
Timeline
Certified Hand Therapist- Occupational Therapist
Banner Physical Therapy
07.2021 - Current
HAND THERAPIST
ORTHOVIRGINIA
07.2016 - 07.2021
HAND THERAPIST
REHAB PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
08.2014 - 07.2016
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SCOTT AND WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2009 - 05.2014
BACHELORS DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
MASTERS DEGREE ON OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - undefined
UNIVERSITIY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
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