PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

DANIELLE MCCARTER

Prestonwood Pediatrics
Carrollton
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant prepared for next professional challenge. Strong skills in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and care planning. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and passion for improving patient outcomes.

Work History

COTA-L

1 Year 11 Months
MOST DFW | 11.2024 - Current
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services to pediatric clients within ABA center settings to support functional participation and developmental progress.
  • Implement individualized therapeutic activities targeting fine motor, visual motor, bilateral coordination, sensory processing, self-regulation, and activities of daily living.
  • Use sensory-based strategies, movement activities, and therapeutic redirection to improve attention, regulation, and participation during structured tasks.
  • Collaborate with RBTs, BCBAs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support consistent therapeutic and behavioral strategies.
  • Facilitate developmentally appropriate activities to improve functional play, pre-writing, handwriting, dressing, feeding, and other age-appropriate daily living skills.
  • Monitor client performance and provide appropriate levels of verbal, visual, and physical assistance to promote increased independence.
  • Document treatment activities, client response, progress toward goals, and ongoing needs in accordance with the plan of care.
  • Establish rapport with clients and adapt therapeutic activities based on individual sensory, behavioral, and developmental needs.

COTA/L

3 Years
Prestonwood Pediatrics | 10.2023 - Current
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to pediatric patients, enhancing motor skills and daily living activities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for improved patient outcomes.
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting therapy plans to achieve measurable improvements.
  • Educate families on therapeutic techniques to support ongoing patient development at home.

COTA/L

2 Years 2 Months
Care Options for Kids | 11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients, improving motor skills and daily functions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment plans, ensuring accurate and timely records.
  • Educated families on therapeutic techniques, fostering supportive home environments for continued care.

Lab Accessioner

2 Years 7 Months
Avero Diagnostics | 01.2017 - 08.2019

Optometry Technician

4 Years 3 Months
Dr. Prediger and Associates | 10.2012 - 01.2017

Medical Assistant

1 Year 8 Months
Justin Family Medical | 01.2011 - 09.2012

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science

Parker University | 01.2021

Medical Assistant certificate program

Sanford Brown | 12.2010

Skills

Pediatric therapy
Fine Motor
visual motor
gross motor
ADL training
Sensory Processing & Self-Regulation
Behavioral support
Team collaboration

Certification

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, BLS certification

Timeline

COTA-L

MOST DFW
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

COTA/L

Prestonwood Pediatrics
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

COTA/L

Care Options for Kids
11.2021 - 01.2024Read More

Lab Accessioner

Avero Diagnostics
01.2017 - 08.2019Read More

Optometry Technician

Dr. Prediger and Associates
10.2012 - 01.2017Read More

Medical Assistant

Justin Family Medical
01.2011 - 09.2012Read More

Sanford Brown

Medical Assistant certificate program
Read More

Parker University

Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science
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DANIELLE MCCARTER