Darin Otoman
Hilo,HI
Summary
Been working as a COTA since 1996 starting in the activities program and transferring back to the acute setting where I have done shift rotations on the behavioral health unit and also acute and long term care facility.
Currently working as a COTA under Aegis therapies and assist to cover treatments at the Yukio Okutsu state veterans home, Legacy, HBMC's extended care facility and Ka'u hospital.
Have been trained to do DOR roles and
program manager responsibilities and have proven to be flexible when needing to assist other buildings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
Texas
12.2018 - Current
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities that enhanced patients' physical and cognitive functions.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes and reporting outcomes to therapy team.
- Educated patients and families on treatment goals, techniques, and home exercise programs to promote engagement.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address common challenges faced by patients in a supportive environment.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kapiolani Community College
Oahu06.1996
Skills
- Therapeutic exercises
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills
- Wheelchair assessments
- Group therapy facilitation
- Range of motion
- Adaptive equipment
- Home modifications
- Gross motor skills
- Mental health support
- Family and patient education
- Payroll, time, and attendance
- Discharge planning
- Staff education and training
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
12.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kapiolani Community College