Gale Shapiro

• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
• Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to achiever optimal level of function.
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Worked collaboratively in numerous nursing home settings.

• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Collaborated in establishing a comprehensive brick and mortar rehab department

Managed and budgeted for Occupational Therapy services in an acute rehab setting

Directed student affiliation programs with accredited OT programs

• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.