Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Occupational Therapist position. Ready to help team achieve patient goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Student
Penn Highlands DuBois
01.2024 - 03.2024
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy, delivering high-quality services to patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Educated patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Received experience in acute care setting.
Occupational Therapy Student
VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
Adapted intervention techniques based on patient preferences or changes in medical status while maintaining a focus on goal attainment.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, supporting continuity of care among team members and facilitating goal achievement.
Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Gained experience in inpatient, outpatient and telehealth settings.
Volunteer
Camp Spifida Summer Camp
07.2021 - 07.2022
Volunteered two consecutive summers assisting children under the age of 18 with Spina Bifida.
Accompanied and provided encouragement to children in experiencing a normal camping experience. Lending a hand to bolster independence and positive self image.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
05.2023
Skills
Compassionate
Flexible
Team Collaboration
Problem Solving
Clinical Reasoning
Positive Attitude
Multitasking Skills
Documentation Proficiency
Patient Education
Therapeutic Use of Self
Goal setting experience
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Student
Penn Highlands DuBois
01.2024 - 03.2024
Occupational Therapy Student
VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Camp Spifida Summer Camp
07.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Francis University
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