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Elizabeth Pisa

Middletown,CT

Summary

Organized and motivated professional who demonstrates a strong work ethic and creative ability that will allow me to utilize my experience and skills. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with seven years of experience working with a diverse population. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benhaven School
01.2024 - Current


  • Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Provide educational and related services to children nd adolescent with autism and intellectual disabilities aged eight to twenty two.
  • Implement and execute services determine through each students IEP.
  • Communicate and collaborate with teacher and staff in regards to students progress and nay changes that need to be made.
  • Modifying instructional materials and equipment to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Organizing classroom activities, arranging furniture and displaying educational materials to create an orderly learning environment.
  • Implementing activities, guiding students in therapeutic activities, such as exercises to improve motor skills and play activities to promote coordination.
  • Keeping files and records, such as progress reports and activity logs, to document activities and ensure compliance
  • Reporting student progress to Occupational Therapist and advising the principal of any situations that may require immediate intervention
  • Supervising students at all times in accordance with school policies and accepting responsibility for their behavior.
  • Attend Individualized Education Plans, team meetings, Behavioral Support Plans and other meetings to support each students needs.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Symbria
10.2021 - Current
  • Plan, implement and modify interventions including occupation-based activities, home exercise programs, manual massage, and instrumental activities of daily living
  • Report on patient progress to other disciplines and medical personnel
  • Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
  • Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities while providing excellent bedside manner and empathy
  • Educate patients as well as family members and caregivers to carry out treatment at home to ensure that patients perform and practice functional activities correctly and safely
  • Attend weekly plan of care meetings with rehabilitation team members
  • Consult with family members to discuss the patients care plan, discharge plan and performed home evaluations as needed.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Per diem

Athena HealthCare
09.2021 - Current
  • Provide Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  • Implement and conduct treatments as outlined in individual treatment plans
  • Monitor patient activities to ensure ultimate performance
  • Report on patient progress to interdisciplinary team and medical personnel
  • Assess patients function level in preparation for discharge and provide durable medical equipment needed
  • Monitor resident's response to intervention and consulted with Occupational Therapist if modification is needed
  • Provide and recommend adaptive devices and other equipment
  • Adhere to state practice acts and professional ethical standards.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Rehab
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Plan, implement and modify interventions including occupation-based activities, home exercise programs, manual massage, and instrumental activities of daily living
  • Report on patient progress to other disciplines and medical personnel
  • Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
  • Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities while providing excellent bedside manner and empathy
  • Educate patients as well as family members and caregivers to carry out treatment at home to ensure that patients perform and practice functional activities correctly and safely
  • Attend weekly plan of care meetings with rehabilitation team members
  • Consult with family members to discuss the patients care plan, discharge plan and performed home evaluations as needed.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Preferred Therapy Solutions
03.2018 - 11.2020
  • Provide Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  • Implement and conduct treatments as outlined in individual treatment plans
  • Monitor patient activities to ensure ultimate performance
  • Report on patient progress to interdisciplinary team and medical personnel
  • Assess patients function level in preparation for discharge and provide durable medical equipment needed
  • Monitor resident's response to intervention and consulted with Occupational Therapist if modification is needed
  • Provide and recommend adaptive devices and other equipment
  • Adhere to state practice acts and professional ethical standards.

Rehabilitation Technician

Preferred Therapy Solutions
11.2015 - 04.2018
  • Assist with operating the rehab department
  • Clerical and Administrative tasks
  • Complete and submit payroll
  • Set up, maintain and prep therapy sessions
  • Transport patients to and from therapy
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed
  • Maintain and clean medical equipment
  • Complete Environmental Rounds
  • Create and maintain programs for long term care population
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment for patients being discharged home
  • Provide Work Safety Training to team of therapist
  • Provide therapy updates on patients to Regional Case Manager
  • Partner with team of professionals to achieve overall well-being of all patients
  • Provide mentor training for newly hired Rehab Techs
  • Provide excellent bedside manner and rapport
  • Provide a seamless flow for team of therapist and facility.

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Lincoln College of New England
05.2014

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills and able to participate in a multidisciplinary team
  • Highly organized, dedicated, and committed to professionalism
  • Dependable, and responsible contributor committed to excellence and success
  • Energetic performer with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Compassionate and empathetic with excellent bedside manner
  • Self-initiator, fast paced, multi-tasker with excellent time management skills
  • Excellent team collaboration skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Dementia Care
  • Autism Experience
  • Group Therapy
  • Sensory processing improvements
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Wheelchair positioning
  • Handwriting Improvement
  • Upper Extremity Strengthening
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Therapeutic exercise programming
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Certification

COTA

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benhaven School
01.2024 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Symbria
10.2021 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Per diem

Athena HealthCare
09.2021 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Rehab
04.2018 - 10.2021

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Preferred Therapy Solutions
03.2018 - 11.2020

Rehabilitation Technician

Preferred Therapy Solutions
11.2015 - 04.2018

Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant -

Lincoln College of New England

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