Grace Federico
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist hallmarked as an excellent communicator and lifelong learner with strong adaptation and initiation skills. Extensive experience with behavior management in the pediatric population and confident in skill generalization to other populations. Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work autonomously in a fast paced environment. Hosts a commitment to enhancing client competency and confidence to preform meaningful tasks at each life stage.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
It's More Than Speech
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented patient progress in daily notes accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated children ages 1.5-13 in sensory processing, fine motor development, and executive functioning.
- Assessed and implemented group wide social emotional, fine motor, and sensory processing learning lessons and tools.
- Facilitated open discussions with parents and school age children related to self regulation and ADL independence.
Occupational Therapist
Washington Elementary School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and implemented graded, engaging individual and small group sessions addressing IEP goals
- Balanced a caseload of 60+ students between three different schools to maintain productivity standards
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create student centered goals supporting academic achievement
- Initiated mentorship collaboration as needed with note writing technology, evaluation procedures, and clinical reasoning
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
DeGraff Wellness Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed a full caseload by the midterm mark co-treating up to three patients with CVA, postconcussion, and neurologic conditions
- Expanded clinical competencies related to visual deficiencies, wheelchair transfers, speech apraxia, therapeutic modalities, lymphatic drainage, hand injuries and client safety
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
Gigi's Playhouse
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented functional skills group for adults (18-28) with disabilities covering independent living skills and social skills maintaining 90% attendance in all programming
- Structured age-appropriate activities for 150 children in the community through the Buffalo Philharmonic Kids Concerts and supervised 15+ volunteers
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05.2023
Skills
- Neuromuscular Rehab
- Behavior Management
- Functional/Social Groups
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Workflow Planning and Organization
- Individualized Program Development
- Patient Safety
- W/c Competency
- Discharge Planning
- Multitasking Skills
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
It's More Than Speech
07.2024 - 12.2024
Occupational Therapist
Washington Elementary School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
Gigi's Playhouse
09.2022 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
DeGraff Wellness Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
D'Youville College
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