Haley Scruggs
Shelby,NC
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 13 years of specialized experience in pediatric occupational therapy, focused on delivering personalized, client-centered care. Passionate about empowering children to develop essential skills and confidence for success across school, home, and community environments. Strong advocate for collaboration with families and educators, ensuring meaningful outcomes and holistic development for each child. Proven expertise in designing engaging therapeutic activities that promote growth and independence in young clients.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork
South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Collaborated with educators and therapy staff to support students with hearing, vision, and multiple disabilities in classroom participation and daily routines.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Atrium Health Physical Therapy
01.2013 - Current
- Provide pediatric outpatient occupational therapy services while also supporting inpatient and outpatient adult rehabilitation as needed.
- Treat developmental, neurological, orthopedic, sensory, behavioral, and feeding disorders including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
- Design engaging, play-based interventions addressing fine motor, handwriting, visual-motor integration, executive functioning, sensory regulation, self-care, feeding, school readiness, and functional participation.
- Partner with parents and caregivers through education and individualized home programs that encourage carryover beyond therapy sessions.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Recognized as a trusted clinical resource through mentoring new therapists and serving as a fieldwork educator for numerous OTA Level II students.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation using Epic.
- Monitored patient progress and documented responses to therapy interventions effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in all therapy activities and environments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
Spindale, NC
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each patient served.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily clinical work, staying abreast of current research and trends in the field.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Heritage Healthcare
2012 - 2015
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting improvements and challenges during therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and techniques to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Adapted treatment programs based on individual patient needs and feedback.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC01.2012
Skills
- Extensive pediatric experience
- Fieldwork educator for OTA students
- Mentor for new therapy staff
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Client-centered care
Certification
- NC Licensed COTA/L
- NBCOT Certified
- CPI Certified
- CPR/BLS Certified
ADVANCED TRAINING
- Feeding
- Sensory Processing
- Behavior Management
- Autism
- Neurodevelopment
- Pediatric Vision Rehabilitation
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
04.2013 - 10.2016
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Atrium Health Physical Therapy
01.2013 - Current
Level II Fieldwork
South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN
Heritage Healthcare
2012 - 2015
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College