Dunja Popovic
Hickory Hills,IL
Summary
Meticulous therapist with extensive experience working with children and adults. Creates individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Milestone Therapy- Forest Park School District 91
01.2023 - Current
- Complete and participated in IEPs and Annual Reviews
- Supervision of COTA
- PreK-8th grade
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Connections
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Write and implement treatment plans
- Supervise COTAs
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Patient population consisted of children Birth-12yrs
- Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
PT/OT Tech
Northwestern Medicine
03.2010 - 05.2017
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Masters Of Science - Occupational Therapy
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2019
Biomedical Science -
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL12.2012
Skills
- Pediatric assessments
- Intervention Planning
- Play-Based Therapy
- Down Syndrome Support
- Clinical reasoning
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Sensory Integration
- Fine Motor Coordination
- Autism Spectrum Expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
License
OTR/L License Number:
056.013373
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Milestone Therapy- Forest Park School District 91
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Children's Therapy Connections
09.2019 - 01.2023
PT/OT Tech
Northwestern Medicine
03.2010 - 05.2017
Masters Of Science - Occupational Therapy
LeMoyne College
Biomedical Science -
National University of Health Sciences
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