Erika Kraatz
Fort Worth
Summary
Personable COTA/L committed to promoting patient health and independence. Expertise in therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress and creating home exercise programs. Collaborative and compassionate individual experienced in simultaneously managing over large caseloads.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed COTA
Progressive Rehab Solutions
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
Licensed COTA
Select Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
Fieldwork Level II | Inpatient Physical Disabilities
Pate Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided client-centered and evidence-based treatment intervention for brain injury patients
Fieldwork Level II | Outpatient Physical Disabilities
Advantage Healthcare Systems
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced OT Services by planning key tasks for patients with TBI, Nerve and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Fieldwork Level I | Pediatrics
Therapeutic Movements
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewed evaluations before treatment sessions to contribute to the intervention process. Participated in implementing ideas for treatment sessions with patients that have been diagnosed with one or more of the following: Autism, Down Syndrome, ID, Developmental Dyspraxia, Pica and ODD.
Fieldwork Level I | Mental Health
Cutting Edge Pediatric and Adult Therapy
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Co-led telehealth treatment sessions with supervising OTR. Responsible for researching treatment ideas to implement with patient's that addressed their goals
Fitness Trainer
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted business operations, such as quality control of equipment and cleanliness of the facility. Worked with clients to develop personalized goals
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Parker University
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
12.2015
Skills
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Instructor certified
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified through the American Heart
- AOTA member since 2020
- TOTA member since 2020
- Social Media Chair SOTA 2020 - 2021
- Rho Lambda Honor Society 2012 - 2015
- Anatomy Undergraduate TA 2013
Timeline
Licensed COTA
Progressive Rehab Solutions
05.2022 - Current
Licensed COTA
Select Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 04.2022
Fieldwork Level II | Inpatient Physical Disabilities
Pate Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fieldwork Level II | Outpatient Physical Disabilities
Advantage Healthcare Systems
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fieldwork Level I | Pediatrics
Therapeutic Movements
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fieldwork Level I | Mental Health
Cutting Edge Pediatric and Adult Therapy
01.2020 - 01.2020
Fitness Trainer
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Associate of Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Parker University