Emily Beidler Hamilton
Durham,NC
Summary
Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to a variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential and overcome challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist/Program Leader
GiGi's Playhouse
03.2020 - Current
- Plan and lead two programs (1 hour each on a monthly basis) at GiGi's
- "Kid's Club" is a group for elementary school kids focused on skill development and friendship
- "Friends, Fun, Fitness" is fitness and health awareness class for teens.
Occupational Therapist (part-time)
Triangle Math and Science Academy
07.2023 - 06.2024
- School-based occupational therapist with contract for both locations for 2023-2024 semester.
Occupational Therapist (part-time)
Play to Grow OT
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Community-based occupational therapist at homes and schools
- I work on developmental and functional goals for children from birth to elementary school age.
Occupational Therapist
Durham Public Schools
10.2015 - 01.2016
- School occupational therapist at three schools
- Responsibilities include assessments, treatment, IEP meetings, and collaborating with school staff and parents.
Occupational Therapist (Part-time Evenings)
Dimock Center- Early Intervention
12.2012 - 07.2015
- EI Occupational Therapist for children working toward developmental goals including mobility, feeding, and fine motor skills
- Treatment provided across contexts (home and/or daycare).
Occupational Therapist
Boston Public Schools
10.2012 - 01.2015
- School occupational therapist at multiple schools across the district
- I worked with school-age children with a range of occupational therapy needs including cognitive, physical, and academic challenges.
Occupational Therapist (3-month Contract)
Pathways Academy at McLean Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Occupational therapist at therapeutic school for individuals with PDD/dual diagnosis
- Interventions provided individually, in groups, or taught in life skills classes
- Responsibilities included assessment, facilitating sensory integration breaks, fostering social engagement, and teaching life skills curriculum.
Occupational Therapist (3-month Contract)
Norwood Public Schools
03.2012 - 06.2012
- School occupational therapist for primarily preschool-aged children
- Interventions were provided both in class and in a sensory gym.
Occupational Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Occupational therapist in the Geriatric and Adult Psychiatric Units with responsibilities including client evaluation, individual treatment, family meetings and client treatment groups
Education
M.S. of Occupational Science -
University of North Carolina
08.2010
B.A. of Psychology -
University of North Carolina
05.2007
Skills
- Goal setting experience
- Treatment implementation
- Progress Monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Patient evaluations
- Group Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Community Affiliations and Volunteer Work
- 8/2022-Current, Mentor for Duke OTD students, Durham, NC; 1 year committed mentorship with first year OTD student
- 8/2023-5/2024, Substitute Mentor as needed for Duke Coursework, Class OTD 612: Comprehensive Assessment + Management of Practice (CAMP); mentor for clinical treatment skills learning group
- 09/2017-11/2017, Clubs Volunteer, Club Boulevard Elementary School, Durham, NC, Led a weekly club to develop sewing skills with elementary students
- 10/2007-02/2008, Internship with Licensed Art Therapist, Domestic Violence Shelter, Durham, NC, Assisted with 12-week art therapy group for children residing in the shelter.
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed OT in North Carolina
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Group Fitness Instructor
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (part-time)
Triangle Math and Science Academy
07.2023 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist (part-time)
Play to Grow OT
05.2022 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapist/Program Leader
GiGi's Playhouse
03.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Durham Public Schools
10.2015 - 01.2016
Occupational Therapist (Part-time Evenings)
Dimock Center- Early Intervention
12.2012 - 07.2015
Occupational Therapist
Boston Public Schools
10.2012 - 01.2015
Occupational Therapist (3-month Contract)
Pathways Academy at McLean Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
Occupational Therapist (3-month Contract)
Norwood Public Schools
03.2012 - 06.2012
Occupational Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2012
M.S. of Occupational Science -
University of North Carolina
B.A. of Psychology -
University of North Carolina
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed OT in North Carolina
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Group Fitness Instructor
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