Erica Ward
Lexington,KY
Summary
Occupational therapist with 9 years of experience treating patients with a variety of diagnoses. Skilled in conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing patient and family education. Compassionate and committed to improving patient's independence and quality of life. Strong communication, organization, and task prioritization skills. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health
05.2015 - Current
- Evaluate and treat patients with various demographics, diagnoses, and a wide range of physical and cognitive impairments.
- Collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and concerns and to ensure patient goals are effectively met.
- Provide mentorship to new employees and OT students to improve competency and confidence with delivering OT services to neurological patients.
- Provide patient and family education to enhance understanding of conditions, treatments, and safe completion of daily tasks in discharge setting.
- OT representative for the brain injury Disease Specific Care Certification Committee. Address concerns regarding meeting self care goals and communicate with a team to ensure all requirements of accreditation are met.
- Collaborate with therapy governance board members to address therapy concerns hospital wide and effectively determine solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Science
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond,KY05.2012
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family and Patient Education
- Time Management
- Clinical Skills with Neurological Patients
- Multi-tasking
Certification
Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
Clinical Specialist 1 (Therapy Clinical Ladder)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health
05.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Science
Eastern Kentucky University
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