GARRETT KEPNER
Summary
Occupational therapist committed to promoting patient autonomy and quality of life through strategic, individualized treatment plans. Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective implementation of therapeutic interventions, consistently improving patient outcomes and rehabilitation success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
WeCare Centers
Montoursville, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions, improving patients’ daily living skills and overall independence.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to align with evolving rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive coordination of patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Evaluated patient needs using assessments and clinical observations.
Occupational Therapist
CentreCare
Bellefonte, PA
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance daily living skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Evaluated patient needs using assessments and clinical observations.
Occupational Therapist
WeCare Centers
Montoursville, PA
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
- Developed customized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
Occupational Therapist
Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation
Millersburg, PA
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions that improved patients’ daily living skills and increased independence.
- Monitored patient progress through re-evaluations, adjusting treatment plans to meet rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
Occupational Therapist
Bedrock Care
Williamsport, PA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance for short term and long term patients.
- Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
- Instruct, educate and train patients and caregivers in the skills and functions essential for promoting patient independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Occupational Therapist
National Staffing Solutions
Millersburg, PA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions that improved patients’ daily living skills and increased independence.
- Monitored patient progress through re-evaluations, adjusting treatment plans to meet rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Genesis
Gettysburg, PA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
- Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
- Instruct, educate and train patients and caregivers in the skills and functions essential for promoting patient independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.
eICU UDC/Data Coordinator
Geisinger
Danville, PA
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Responsible for managing admissions, transfer, discharge, and death reporting according to standards and assists care team in the collection of required reporting data.
- Responsible for bed assignments, transcribing and processing orders according to unit standards and communicating patient-related information to appropriate care team members.
- Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities to improve departmental and organizational safety.
- Precept and mentor new staff in a professional, positive manner.
Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Self-Employed
Danville, PA
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Provide custom fitness programming to individuals.
- Lead and instruct 1:1 and group fitness sessions.
- Manage clients at multiple fitness facilities and in-home training settings.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA2020
Master of Science - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise
Penn State University
University Park, PA2010
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
- Neurological rehabilitation
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed PA OT
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
WeCare Centers
11.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
CentreCare
09.2025 - 11.2025
Occupational Therapist
WeCare Centers
04.2024 - 09.2025
Occupational Therapist
Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2023 - 04.2024
Occupational Therapist
Bedrock Care
08.2022 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist
National Staffing Solutions
09.2021 - 08.2022
Occupational Therapist
Genesis
03.2021 - 08.2021
eICU UDC/Data Coordinator
Geisinger
01.2016 - 03.2021
Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Misericordia University
Master of Science - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise
Penn State University