Glen Howse
Summary
Occupational Therapist with 27 years experience in a wide variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, home health, school and pediatrics. Detail oriented therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy program design and execution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Occupational Therapist
The Hyche Center For Sensory And Motor Learning
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life.
- Provided education to empower patients and families, for increased independence.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistants.
Registered Occupational Therapist
LHC Home Health
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for maximum safety and independence at home.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistants.
- Provided patient and caregiver instruction.
- Made recommendations for equipment for safety and independence with activities of daily living.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Comfort Care Home Health
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed low vision, balance and vestibular programs and trained staff in performance of assessments and treatment.
- Conducted evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistants.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Member of performance improvement team and team leader of therapy staff.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Alabama Home Care
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistants.
Regional Rehab Director
Amedysis Home Health
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Regional director responsible for over 200 Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists.
- Duties included orientation and instruction of new therapists in performance of job duties, as well as providing continuing instruction to current employees.
- Managed and reported productivity, financial, and Oasis data.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for work and home life.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental, and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Supervised occupational therapy assistants.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cullman Regional Medical Center
03.1996 - 03.2007
- Worked with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedics, neurological, developmental, vestibular, psychiatric, burns and wound care.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Provided field work supervision for students completing their level one and two field work
- Collaborated with an ENT practice in treatment of patients with vestibular and balance deficits.
Education
Associate in Applied Science/Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, ALMasters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Registered Occupational Therapist -
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2006
Skills
- Experience in outpatient, inpatient, home health, and pediatric therapy settings
- Experience in evaluation, development of individualized treatment plan, and discharge planning
- Program development
- Staff education and training
- Geriatric treatment
- Orthopedics and hand rehabilitation specialty
- Instructor in use of modalities and splinting
- Training in Oasis Documentation and chart review
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Registered Occupational Therapist
The Hyche Center For Sensory And Motor Learning
12.2020 - 11.2023
Registered Occupational Therapist
LHC Home Health
08.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Occupational Therapist
Comfort Care Home Health
07.2015 - 07.2018
Registered Occupational Therapist
Alabama Home Care
10.2013 - 06.2015
Regional Rehab Director
Amedysis Home Health
10.2010 - 09.2013
Registered Occupational Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 10.2010
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cullman Regional Medical Center
03.1996 - 03.2007
Associate in Applied Science/Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Wallace State Community College
Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Registered Occupational Therapist -
Belmont University
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