Danielle Green
Occupational Therapist
Blythewood,WI
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record in various settings, excelling in treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for compassionate care and effective communication, I have successfully designed tailored therapy plans that enhance patient outcomes, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and progress monitoring for diverse populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Your Health
South Carolina
08.2025 - Current
- Obtained comprehensive health and psychosocial history, systematically recording findings.
- Performed thorough physical assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
- Arranged referrals to health team members and community resources as necessary.
- Documented all assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge details in electronic medical records promptly.
- Provided health education and counseling while delivering community education initiatives.
- Conducted Telehealth visits with aligned COTA assistance, traveling to homes when required.
- Exhibited compassion and empathetic professionalism to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive interactions.
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Omni Therapy Service
South Carolina
10.2020 - Current
- Supervised Occupational Therapy Assistants delivering treatment to children with various disorders in natural and outpatient settings.
- Designed and adjusted treatment plans suitable for each child's age and developmental stage.
- Communicated regularly with Occupational Therapy Assistants to evaluate child progress and address barriers.
- Collaborated with parents and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Established specific treatment goals based on initial assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Reviewed and endorsed daily treatment documentation completed by Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Occupational Therapist
Prisma Health Midlands- Richland
SC
10.2018 - Current
- Executed comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, formulating effective care plans.
- Performed and interpreted OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
- Identified potential issues impacting OT treatment plans and overall patient care.
- Established specific treatment goals based on initial assessment results.
- Designed tailored treatment plans considering patient's age, education, and cultural background.
- Developed coordinated intervention plans integrated with other services.
- Documented all assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge aspects promptly in medical records.
Occupational Therapist
Team Therapy SC
South Carolina
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained pediatric occupational therapy services for diverse diagnoses, including autism and Down syndrome.
- Conducted initial evaluations, quarterly updates, and 12-month re-evaluations for comprehensive care.
- Designed and adjusted treatment plans according to patient age and developmental needs.
- Documented assessments, planning, treatment, and discharge in electronic medical records efficiently.
- Reviewed child progress regularly to identify challenges impacting potential.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and therapy staff to implement interdisciplinary approaches.
- Established targeted treatment goals based on initial assessments and ongoing progress.
Occupational Therapist
Kidscare Home Health
South Carolina
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained occupational therapy services in natural environments for diverse age groups.
- Conducted initial evaluations and three-month re-assessments to ensure effective treatment.
- Designed and tailored treatment plans according to patient age and developmental level.
- Documented assessments, treatment plans, and progress clearly in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed child progress regularly to identify barriers to maximizing potential.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and Kids Care staff for coordinated care delivery.
- Established specific treatment goals based on initial assessments and ongoing progress.
Occupational Therapist
Able Kids
South Carolina
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained occupational therapy services for autistic clients across three ABA clinics for ages two to six.
- Conducted initial evaluations and six-month re-evaluations to assess therapy needs.
- Designed and modified treatment plans appropriate for each child's age and developmental stage.
- Documented assessments, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records efficiently.
- Reviewed progress regularly to identify issues affecting child development and therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and ABA staff to implement an interdisciplinary approach for coordinated care.
- Established targeted treatment goals based on assessment results and ongoing progress monitoring.
Occupational Therapist
Lexington Medical Center
SC
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided direct occupational therapy patient care, ensuring adherence to physician referrals.
- Demonstrated age-specific competency in delivering developmentally appropriate care for adults and geriatrics.
- Evaluated patients through specialized tests, including muscle testing and activities of daily living analysis.
- Developed individualized occupational therapy treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
- Administered various therapies, such as upper extremity strengthening exercises and sensory integration.
- Documented patient treatment data, including progress notes and evaluation reports, maintaining legibility.
- Instructed patients and families on home occupational therapy programs for continued care.
- Represented department in interdisciplinary meetings and communicated effectively with healthcare professionals.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
SC
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Transported patients from room floors to rehabilitation areas
- Aided physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in performing patient care in adult acute care and pediatric hospital
- Observed physical therapists and occupational therapists in neonatal intensive care unit
- Managed patient food supplies for speech therapists
- Communicated with therapists about patient status and needs
- Assisted patients with personal care needs
- Managed front office- performing administrative duties, input of therapy charges, managing therapist's charge sheets, answering telephones, and relaying messages to appropriate personnel, managing appointment schedule for outpatient speech therapy clientele
- Created handbook for incoming Rehabilitation Specialists
- Proficient in assisting, and training peers in performance of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) alongside speech therapists. Also responsible for maintaining and storing patient food, and disinfecting equipment after each use.
- Created notebooks holding discipline specific patient resources
- Maintained facility upkeep (cleaned mats, equipment used by patients and therapists, swept patient care areas
Rehabilitation Specialist
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
South Carolina
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Transported patients from room floors to rehabilitation areas
- Aided physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in performing patient care
- Managed patient food supplies for speech therapists
- Communicated with therapists about patient status and needs
- Assisted patients with personal care needs
- Proficient in aiding in FEES alongside speech therapists
Education
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE - Occupational Therapy
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
Augusta, Georgia08.2016
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - Pre-Physical Therapy
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, AL05.2008
Skills
- Treatment planning and adjustment
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Electronic medical records management
- Telehealth delivery
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Child development expertise
- Progress evaluation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care and empathy
- Sensory integration techniques
- Documentation skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric treatment strategies
- Adaptive equipment utilization
- Pediatric therapy methods
- Case management
- Workflow planning
- Patient rapport building
- Discharge planning and education
- Fine motor skills training
Fieldwork Experience
- Self-Regional Healthcare, Acute Care, Greenwood, SC, 02/01/16 to 04/01/16
- KidsPlay Therapy Center, Outpatient Pediatrics, Loganville, GA, 05/01/16 to 07/01/16
- Hitchcock Healthcare Pediatrics, Outpatient Pediatrics, Aiken, SC, 10/2014
- Golden Harvest Master's Kitchen, Mental Health, Augusta, GA, 01/01/15 to 04/30/15
- Camp TBI (To Be Independent), Counselor, 07/2015
- Encompass Health (formerly Health South), Columbia, SC, Geriatrics, 08/2015
- Mustard Seed Communities, Kingston, Jamaica, Pediatric and Adult residential setting for individuals with disabilities, 11/2015, (Provided hands on care for residents, aided with ADLs including feeding, Developed and implemented OT group activities for 10+ people per group, Designed and implemented sensory room; supplied staff training in use, Accompanied and guided residents on community outing to promote social integration)
Related Volunteer Involvement And Community Involvement
- Veterans Game Night, Augusta, GA, 2015
- Autism Support Group, Augusta, GA, 2014
- Tri-My-Best Triathlon, Augusta, GA, 2015
- 95th Annual AOTA Conference, Nashville, TN, 2015, Attendee and Volunteer
- Health Fair Booth, Sumter, SC, 2014, Benefits of Exercise
- Sensory Room Co-Creator, Jamaica, VI, 2015
- South Carolina Assistive Technology Conference, Columbia, SC, 2015
- National Allied Health Week, Augusta, GA, 2015
- National Backpack Awareness Day, Augusta, GA, 2015
Leadership Experience
- Church Youth Group Assistant Director, 12/01/14, 08/01/16
- Church Children and Youth Choir Director, 09/01/15, 08/01/16
- Church Children and Youth Teacher, 09/01/14, Current
- Vacation Bible School Teacher, 07/01/12, 07/01/25
- Church Health Ministries Director, 01/01/21, Current
Research
Kawa Model in Occupational Therapy Education Worldwide; the Impact of Social Media, Dr. Michael Iwama, PhD, OT(c)
- Created survey questions concerning one's perception of learning experience with Kawa Model
- Collected and analyzed data
- Contributed to group paper on results of survey data
- Presented at Augusta University to peers and faculty, 2016
Affiliations
- Up and coming Tennis Enthusiast
- Counselor for Church Youth group ages 4-9
- Church Health Ministries Department leader
- Music Ministry member
- Member of Youth Leadership club
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certified
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- South Carolina licensure in Occupational Therapy
- Baby Net Provider
- Credentialed for multiple insurance suppliers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Your Health
08.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Kidscare Home Health
06.2024 - 10.2024
Occupational Therapist
Team Therapy SC
05.2024 - 08.2025
Occupational Therapist
Able Kids
09.2022 - 05.2024
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Omni Therapy Service
10.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Prisma Health Midlands- Richland
10.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Lexington Medical Center
11.2016 - 10.2018
Rehabilitation Specialist
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
01.2012 - 08.2014
Rehabilitation Specialist
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
10.2008 - 05.2009
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE - Occupational Therapy
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - Pre-Physical Therapy
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY