Franchesca Macalintal
Kailua,Hawaii
Summary
Results-driven Occupational Therapist with two decades of experience in diverse therapeutic environments. Strong multitasking skills complemented by a proactive problem-solving approach. Adept at enhancing interdepartmental communication to improve patient outcomes at Hawaii State Hospital. Committed to ongoing learning and program development for optimal patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist IV/OT Chief
Department of Health, Hawaii State Hospital
Kaneohe, Hawaii
11.2024 - Current
- Supervise/Manage- OT department of 8 OT III, 1 OT Assistant, and 3 OT Aides.
- Program specialist responsible for developing and revising policies, procedures, and standards for OT services for a target population.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the provision of OT services.
- Schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of OTs, other health care professionals.
- Attends conferences and staff meetings for cooperative planning of programs and treatment services.
- Performs interviews to build the OT department.
- Develops and implements staff training.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, and other written material on behalf of the OT department.
- Conducts studies of operations, programs and activities, and makes recommendations for modifications and expansion of existing services, or initiation of new services.
- Develops and recommends operating budget and other resource requirements.
- A part of a committee working on more community programming for HSH patients.
Occupational Therapist III
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
Kaneohe, Hawaii
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed/evaluated patients' assets and limitations to determine the need for, nature of, and estimated time of treatment. Evaluation procedures included standardized tests, observation, performance/behavioral checklists, and interviews.
- Planned, prepared, and administered a therapeutic program.
- Instructed and directed the work of OT Assistants and Aides who were assigned to assist with carrying out treatment services.
- Documented the evaluation process and results in patient records.
- Served as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Left position to cover OT IV TA position.
Occupational Therapist, Home Care
Adventist Health Home Care
Kaneohe, Hawaii
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Planned and conducted segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social, and mental functions while meeting OT department goals and objectives.
- Performed individualized assessments and treatments using a variety of evidence-based practices to instruct clients and caregivers in the home setting across the entire island of Oahu.
- Supervised an OT Assistant; preceptor for several new hire OTs.
- Assessed and provided medically necessary lymphedema management techniques and wrapping of short-stretch wraps to clients on the island of Oahu. Led individualized home exercise programs specific to clients' lymphedema needs.
- Received a Certificate of Achievement for 5 years of service with Adventist Health, July 22, 2021
Occupational Therapist IV
Department of Education, State of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned, selected, and used a variety of OT methods and measures to identify the students' (ages 3-22 years old, 60 + students on caseload) performance skills, activity demands, and student factors in relation to the identified education-related areas.
- Instructed parents/caregivers with OT enrichment activities for their children via email, phone conference, teletherapy, Webex sessions, and text messages, on and off through COVID.
- Assisted with performing interviews for OTR and OT Assistants; mentored/supervised OT Assistants and newly hired OTR.
- (continue)
Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Adventist Health Home Care
Kaneohe, Hawaii
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed evaluations to ensure quality standards and addressed assessment areas that required attention.
- Provided therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Established individualized care and discharge plans and ensured plans were communicated to appropriate parties.
- Completed comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines. Performed at a 90% or better productivity rate.
- Supervised assigned assistants.
- Collaborated with various health care professionals to assess patients' particular needs, initiate treatment plans, and discharge patients within a short period of time (2 days to 1 week).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, N.D.12.1996
Skills
- Flexibility in change
- Consistent patient care
- Patient and supportive
- Effective decision making
- Sound clinical judgement
- Visionary leadership
- Asset management
- Team leadership
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapist License in the State of Hawaii
- Comprehensive Lymphedema Management for American Health Care, August 20-23, 2015
- Certification Training on Clinical Child & Adolescents Anxiety Treatment July 2024
Affiliations
- American of Occupational Therapist Association (28 yrs.)
- Occupational Therapy Association Of Hawaii
Timeline
Occupational Therapist IV/OT Chief
Department of Health, Hawaii State Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist III
Department of Health, State of Hawaii
07.2022 - 05.2023
Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Adventist Health Home Care
12.2021 - 05.2022
Occupational Therapist, Home Care
Adventist Health Home Care
11.2019 - 10.2022
Occupational Therapist IV
Department of Education, State of Hawaii
10.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of North Dakota