Erin Handeland
Emmetsburg,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with expertise in coaching school staff and parents in feeding therapy intervention, fine motor development, visual motor skills and sensory regulation to optimize performance in education settings. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing exciting treatment plans and interventions. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Kossuth Regional Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of pediatric to adult outpatients to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques for inpatients.
Occupational Therapist
TheraPeds Of Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Provided quality assessments and intervention via teletherapy platform for students enrolled in Alaska's IDEA Homeschool program and one public school district.
- Coached parents and teachers on implementing evidence-based strategies into daily routines and curriculum.
- Accommodated families unique needs, schedules and beliefs to provide great outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
West Bend Health And Rehab
06.2018 - Current
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
Occupational Therapist
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided school-based across 14 different districts to students ages 0-21 years-old.
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, teachers associates, parents and caregivers to provide optimal services to students.
- Experienced in IEP and IFSP services
- Great teletherapy experience, providing coaching through guided practice with great results
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Memphis, TN05.2014
Skills
- Documentation Skills
- 2 years teletherapy school-based services
- Educational Support
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Fine Motor Development
- Oral Motor Development
- Sensory Regulation
- Progress Monitoring
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Therapist Collaboration
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Kossuth Regional Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
TheraPeds Of Colorado
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency
08.2018 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist
West Bend Health And Rehab
06.2018 - Current
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
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