Dorothy Harrison
Wynantskill,NY
Summary
Caring client-centered occupational therapy practitioner with extensive experience working with pediatric populations to promote health and functionality within everyday occupations. Compassionate and client-centered with gentle demeanor and well-developed communication skills to support clients/individuals' progress. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving /executive functioning skills to create adaptations for patient activities. Strong and passionate advocacy for occupational therapy practitioners and the profession to diversify.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience
Advanced Therapy PLLC
Albany, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals and outcomes of assessments/evaluations
- Performed evaluations of students to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Evaluations utilized include but not limited to the BOT-2, Berry VMI, THS-revised, Sensory Processing Measure(preschool & school-based), Sensory Questionnaire......
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve students physical strength, coordination, posture, and sensory integration skills with consideration of psychosocial contexts that affect performance
- Collaborated with other professionals which include speech therapist, pyschologist, occupational therapy assitants, occupational therapists, SPED/non sped teaching staff as an interprofessional/intraprofessional team
- Monitored student progress through periodic re-evaluations/skills rechecks to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed through progress montioring
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches, fine motor, visual motor and activity modifications for children with special needs.
- Worked with adaptive technology devices and writing programs to develop functionality for academic student success
- Assited/ mentored current Occupational Therapists with intervention planning, time management strategies, goal/progress montioring, just right fit evaluations for optimal student performance
Occupational Therapist Student
Winkler Center
Albany, NY
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with interdisciplinary speech teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support
- Evaluated pediatric client population ages 3-18years using sensory profile measure, Berry VMI, and BOT-2
- Established at-home activities for parental carryover of fine/sensorimotor skills
- Implemented treatment plans and discharge plans with progress monitoring of clients goals
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advanced Therapy PLLC
Albany, NY
11.2010 - 11.2022
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatments, and home exercises for implementation of strategies for fine motor/visual motor and sensory strategies.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress such as progress monitoring goals and development of new goals in coordination with IEP 504 and ERSS implementation
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in early intervention/home and school based pediatric settings.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients/students to facilitate positive engagement with therapeutic interventions. • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home including sensorimotor techniques and fine motor strategic building of skill sets to utilize at home or in school academic setting
- Coordinated interventions with interprofessional collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team including speech therapist, behavioral therapist, physical therapist, and psychologist.
- Evaluated patient/student conditions including diagnosis and classification, histories, and goals.
- Performed assessments/screens with progress monitoring during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05.2010
Skills
- occupational therapist with 12 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapy assistant working in pediatrics
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Client-centered/student-centered tailoring to students' needs/interest and increasing functionality through various approaches
- Proficient in microsoft office, google programs, IEP direct, Kinney and the CPSE portal
- Proficient with AAC devices with the utilization of communication to enhance student participation in academic setting
- Proficient with adaptive technology for adaptability for written use/carryover into classrooms
Timeline
Experience
Advanced Therapy PLLC
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist Student
Winkler Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advanced Therapy PLLC
11.2010 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College of Albany
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