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Jennifer Liang

Mercer Island

Summary

Experienced with clinical leadership in rehabilitation settings. Utilizes advanced patient assessment techniques and care plan development to drive patient recovery. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehab Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support during the rehabilitation process.
  • Provided clinical supervision and guidance to therapists, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted professional growth.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through regular team meetings and progress updates, leading to more effective care coordination.
  • Assessed patients'' functional abilities using standardized tests, informing treatment plan objectives and goals accordingly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapy interventions regularly, making adjustments as needed to optimize patient progress.
  • Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.

Occupational Therapist - Hand and Upper Extremity

Bellevue Hand Surgery
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.

Occupational Therapist

Powerback Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments for new patients to identify functional limitations and establish therapeutic goals.
  • Advocated for occupational therapy services within healthcare system, highlighting value of occupational therapy in patient care.
  • Streamlined therapy processes to enhance service delivery efficiency, ensuring timely patient care.

Occupational Therapist

North Shore School District
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
  • Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
  • Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2008 - 09.2009
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough post-discharge follow-up care and education.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to patient care, optimizing overall outcomes.

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2009

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Evergreen Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2007 - 12.2007

Subacute and Long Term Care

Occupational Therapist - Contract

St. Mary's Hospital
04.2007 - 09.2007

Acute, IRU, TBI, Orthopedics

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Brighton Gardens Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living
01.2007 - 04.2007

Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Occupational Therapist - Contract

St. Francis Memorial Hospital - IRU
06.2006 - 11.2006

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Occupational Therapist - Contract

California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
06.2006 - 11.2006

Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing

Occupational Therapist

Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2005 - 04.2006

Inpatient Rehabilitation, Transitional Care Unit, Cardiac, SC/Neuro.

Occupational Therapist

Holy Cross Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2006

Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, ICU, Outpatient Rehab, Ortho, Medicine/Surgery.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04-2004

Bachelor of Science Psychology

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
05-1998

Skills

  • Family support
  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Direct patient care
  • Intervention planning
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Activity analysis
  • Discharge planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Clinical supervision
  • Staff education and training
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
  • Handwriting intervention
  • Progress assessments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medical records management
  • SOAP notes expertise
  • Progress evaluations
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Occupational therapist licensed

Accomplishments

Certified in Yoga Therapy

NDT trained

Pilates Rehabilitation

Timeline

Rehab Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current

Occupational Therapist - Hand and Upper Extremity

Bellevue Hand Surgery
11.2022 - 10.2023

Occupational Therapist

Powerback Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2022

Occupational Therapist

North Shore School District
12.2018 - 07.2019

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2009

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2008 - 09.2009

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Evergreen Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
09.2007 - 12.2007

Occupational Therapist - Contract

St. Mary's Hospital
04.2007 - 09.2007

Occupational Therapist - Contract

Brighton Gardens Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living
01.2007 - 04.2007

Occupational Therapist - Contract

St. Francis Memorial Hospital - IRU
06.2006 - 11.2006

Occupational Therapist - Contract

California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
06.2006 - 11.2006

Occupational Therapist

Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2005 - 04.2006

Occupational Therapist

Holy Cross Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2006

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science Psychology

Plymouth State University
Jennifer Liang