Elaine Halamik
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant skilled in patient evaluation and treatment planning across diverse caseloads. Proven commitment to mentoring future professionals and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective interdisciplinary communication and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
ADOR Occupational Therapists Assistant/L Holston Manor
Kingsport, USA
07.2006 - Current
- Delivered direct care to diverse caseload across acute, sub-acute, geri-psych, and outpatient settings.
- Supervised clinical activities of occupational therapy technicians and OTA students.
- Educated nursing CNAs on patient positioning and safety protocols to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Facilitated communication with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy teams regarding patient care.
- Provided patient and family education during discharge processes.
- Managed daily operations in absence of supervisor, ensuring uninterrupted patient care and support for staff.
- Assisted OTR in developing and implementing OTA Level 1 and 2 student programs.
- Developed departmental forms for documentation and patient education, streamlining processes and improving communication.
Health Insurance Agent
Aflac
Tri-Cities, USA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Educated clients on health insurance options, enhancing their understanding of benefits available.
- Delivered tailored health solutions to businesses through comprehensive needs assessments.
- Conducted needs assessments to tailor insurance solutions.
- Scheduled and conducted appointments with prospective clients to discuss and clarify available health insurance plans.
- Assisted clients with claims processing and inquiries.
- Processed changes in insurance policies and periodically reassessed client needs.
- Participated in weekly training sessions to improve product knowledge and enhance company growth.
Staff COTA/L
Heathsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Kingsport, USA
08.1999 - 07.2006
- Work with diverse caseloads consisting of TBI, SCI, MS, CVA, amputee and GBS
- Provided therapy in outpatient and day treatment settings for diverse diagnoses
- Developed treatment plans tailored to patients' functional levels
- Participated in case conferences to enhance patient care coordination
- Trained with use of FIMS
Supervising Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/L
Indian Path Hospital
Kingsport, USA
04.1996 - 08.1999
- Supervised clinical activities of occupational therapy technicians and students to ensure quality care and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing OTA Level 1 and 2 student programs, enhancing educational outcomes for students.
- Created departmental forms to streamline documentation processes and improve patient education.
- Worked in various treatment settings, including acute care and outpatient facilities, including acute care, subacute, geri-psych, and outpatient.
Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital
Fort Worth, USA
06.1994 - 04.1996
- Managed diverse caseload of TBI, SCI, MS, CVA, amputee, and GBS patients, ensuring tailored therapeutic interventions.
- Delivered patient care across acute, sub-acute TBI unit, and outpatient services, enhancing recovery processes.
- Trained in use of FIMS for patient assessment and treatment planning.
Education
A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Central Texas College
Denton, TX05-1994
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient evaluation
- FIMS utilization
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Electrical stimulation
- FIMS utilization
Certification
- COTA
- Licensure for Supplemental Insurance and cancer Insurance
Additional Information
Fluent with Rehab Otima
Timeline
Health Insurance Agent
Aflac
01.2022 - 02.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed
ADOR Occupational Therapists Assistant/L Holston Manor
07.2006 - Current
Staff COTA/L
Heathsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1999 - 07.2006
Supervising Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/L
Indian Path Hospital
04.1996 - 08.1999
Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.1994 - 04.1996
A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Central Texas College