Gary Baker
Senoia,GA
Summary
Compassionate Lead Occupational Therapist with 20+ years expertise in treating neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries and mental health issues in the acute rehab environment. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient education. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, while supervising and supporting a team of 26 Therapists.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Newnan
10.2014 - Current
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform activities of daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performs evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinates team tasks, paperwork, training, and schedules to achieve business goals and objectives
- Participates in documentation audits; helps director communicate results and improve performance.
- Demonstrates clinical competence and acts as a resource to staff
Occupational Therapist
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute For Rehabilitation
08.2003 - 10.2014
- Evaluated patients and developed a plan of care per regulations and professional standards
- Administers skilled occupational therapy treatment and monitors patient response
- Tracked and documented occupational therapy treatment, patient performance, progress, and response to care
- Discharge planning
- Assisted director with managing productivity plans and measure
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Taught new staff orientation: Back safety and Body Mechanics
- Assisted with onboarding new staff and interns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2003
Skills
- Physical Agent Modality Certified
- NDT/Neuro-IFRAH Certified 2005
- HemiMove Instructor since 2017
- PNF1 Trained
- Spinal Cord InjuryTrained
- Brain Injury Trained
- Vestibular Trained
- Group Therapy
Certification
NDTC, 2005
Neuro-IFRAH, 2005
CPR/AED, current
Timeline
Lead Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Newnan
10.2014 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute For Rehabilitation
08.2003 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
NDTC, 2005
Neuro-IFRAH, 2005
CPR/AED, current
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