Diane Fujito
Fremont,CA
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with expertise in treating neurological disorders, and orthopedic and medical issues. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient education. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
The Permanente Medical Group
Fremont, CA
08.2010 - Current
- Evaluate and treat patients in 82 bed inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic setting. Patients have neurological dysfunction or orthopedic hand dysfunction.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and progress.
- Develop personalized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily functioning.
- Consistently receive high patient satisfaction ratings
- Teach weekly Stroke Class to enhance patients' ability to function more independently
- Teach monthly Safety and Fall Prevention classes to patients after a fall.
- Provide education to Stroke Support Group annually about various topics related to stroke.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Professional Home Care Associates
Fremont, CA
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend safe home environment modifications for individual patients.
- Provided services to patients with various physical, mental, and emotional impairments.
- Educated patients and families on home safety modifications to enhance therapeutic success and prevent injuries.
- Provided ongoing education to caregivers regarding appropriate techniques for supporting patients during daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize overall care plans for each client.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all therapy sessions, assessments, and communications for accurate record-keeping and legal compliance.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA08-1988
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Patient & Family Communication
- Treatment Facilitation
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- California Board of Occupational Therapy License #1036
- BLS CPR - Completed Basic Life Support & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Renewal September 2025
- CSRS - Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist - January 2025
- PAM Certification - Physical Agent Modalities Advanced Practice Certification via California Board of Occupational Therapy
- SWC Certification - Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention Advanced Practice Certification via California Board of Occupational Therapy
- PWR Trained - Completed Parkinson Wellness Recovery Certification Course January 2019
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
The Permanente Medical Group
08.2010 - Current
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Professional Home Care Associates
08.2007 - 12.2012
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Sacramento