Highly-motivated occupational therapist with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR/L, CSRS
Collective Therapy Corp. at Southminster Retirement Community
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - Current
Evaluation, reassessments, interventions and discharge planning in an ILF/ALF/SNF in a continuing care retirement community
Utilizing Cohere for insurance authorizations
Attend care conferences with patient, families and interdisciplinary team
Collaboration with interdisciplinary team on patients current functioning status, expected outcomes as well as planning for transitioning to next level of care
Assess home environment to determine the need for adaptive equipment and other home modifications to ensure a safe discharge plan is in place.
OTR/L, CSRS
Peak Resources (FT with transition to PRN 8/22
Charlotte, NC
05.2020 - Current
Assistant director of rehab experience in a skilled nursing facility setting. Able to assist with management tasks, attend daily facility meetings with interdisciplinary team, supervision of therapy team as well as navigate documentation system and scheduling for the OT/PT/ST team through Net Health and Matrix Care.
Assess, evaluate and initiate discharge planning for both short term patients returning to the community as well as long term patients through caregiver and staff training.
Ability to provide in person and telehealth evaluations, progress notes, recertification's and discharges effectively and productively.
OTR/L, CSRS
Broad River Rehab: PRN at various locations
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2020 - Current
Screen, evaluate, re-evaluation and take part in discharge planning for short term and long term patients with various diagnoses in the skilled nursing setting as well as assisted and independent living setting.
OTR/L, CSRS
HealthPro Heritage- PRN
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2022 - Current
Screen, evaluate, re-evaluate and discharge planning for both short term and long term patients in a SNF/ALF/ILF setting
OTR/L
Mountain View Care Center
Scranton, PA
04.2018 - 05.2020
Evaluate, complete reassessments, daily treatments and discharge planning of various diagnoses in a skilled nursing facility
OTR/L
Allied Services Inpatient Rehab
Scranton, PA
01.2018 - 05.2020
Inpatient rehabilitation setting primarily treating those with CVAs, TBIs, spinal cord injuries, and other orthopedic injuries.
Discharge planning and transitioning to next level of care
Education
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Ithaca College
10.2017
Bachelors of Occupational Science -
Ithaca College
05.2016
Skills
Multitasking
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Remote Office Availability
Planning
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Discharge Planning
Progress Monitoring
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Electronic Documentation
Geriatric Treatment
Certification
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
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