Passionate and hardworking new grad Occupational Therapist with well-rounded fieldwork experience seeking an Occupational Therapist position who demonstrates comprehensive skills in diverse settings such as Adolescent and Child Mental Health, Acute Inpatient Neuro-rehab, and Pediatric school-based therapy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student- Mental Health
Bellevue Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate the functional abilities and psychosocial needs of children and adolescents with mental health conditions
Developed individualized treatment plans focusing on enhancing daily living skills, social participation and emotional regulation
Facilitated group therapy sessions to address coping skills, social skills, meal preparation, medication management, sleep hygiene, ADL's, sensory modulation, money management, goal setting and future planning.
Created SMART goals and documented patient progress in EMR
Fieldwork Level II Student- Acute Inpatient
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation
02.2024 - 05.2024
Managed a full caseload of a diverse patient population with various neurological, orthopedic, cardiac and respiratory conditions, with majority of the caseload focusing on Stroke and TBI patients.
Conducted comprehensive evaluations to assess patient’s functional abilities, including ADL’s, mobility, cognition, sensory, vision and psychosocial factors. Every patient was provided a comprehensive ADL, cognitive, vision, motor and spatial neglect assessment upon first few days of admission.
Collaborated with my supervisor to develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment and patient’s goals and established short-term and long-term goals focusing on improving their functional independence, safety and quality of life
Facilitated ADL sessions to help patients regain independence in self-care tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and meal preparation.
Conducted family training sessions, educating patients and their families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and strategies to enhance independence and safety at home
Collaborated closely with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists and nursing staff to ensure cohesive patient care
Accurately documented session notes, weekly patient progress, treatment plans and evaluations in EMR
Applied therapeutic modalities such as electric stimulation to facilitate muscle re-education
Conducted wheelchair assessments to ensure proper fit and function of wheelchairs
Utilized advanced rehabilitation technologies for motor recovery and functional improvement
Ordered durable medical equipment to support patients recover at home
Fieldwork Level II Student – Pediatrics
NYC Department of Education – PS 020- Anna Silvers School
11.2023 - 01.2024
Provided individualized and group sessions for a full caseload of Pre-K to 5th grade students across 3 different elementary schools in Manhattan.
Conducted assessments such as the BOT-2, PDMS, Beery- VMI, Sensory Profile, Handwriting without Tears, Schoodles, to evaluate student’s fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and self-care abilities
Developed treatment plans for students with diverse needs
Collaborated with teachers, parents and other professionals to create goals and participated in IEP meetings
Provided direct OT services to students individually and in small groups, in the classroom and in a separate space
Maintained documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes
Engaged in professional development activities, such as workshops and seminars.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peters University Hospital- Pediatric Emergency Room
10.2018 - 09.2022
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
Education
MS Occupational Therapy - Department of Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024
B.S Exercise Science - Department of Kinesiology and Health
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2020
Skills
Fluent in English, Russian and conversational in Spanish
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Home Modifications
Cognitive Rehabilitation, Vision Screening
Neuromuscular Re-education
Functional Mobility
Safe Transfer Techniques/ Body Mechanics
Activity Analysis
Adaptive Equipment/ Wheelchairs
Interpersonal Skills
EMR Documentation using EPIC
Patient Education
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student- Mental Health
Bellevue Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Fieldwork Level II Student- Acute Inpatient
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation
02.2024 - 05.2024
Fieldwork Level II Student – Pediatrics
NYC Department of Education – PS 020- Anna Silvers School
11.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peters University Hospital- Pediatric Emergency Room
10.2018 - 09.2022
MS Occupational Therapy - Department of Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
B.S Exercise Science - Department of Kinesiology and Health