Occupational Therapist
Eastern Illinois Area Of Special Education
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.