Hannah Heintzelman
Cedar Springs
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Montcalm Public Schools
Montcalm County
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered school-based OT services to 8+ students/day (PreK-elementary); exposure to MS/HS populations
- Conducted screenings and evaluations (BOT-2, PDMS-3, M-FUN, DTVP-3, SPM-2) for motor and sensory needs
- Provided individualized/group interventions under IEPs and 504s using push-in/pull-out models
- Developed and adapted therapeutic activities; recommended tools and environmental supports
- Led fine motor, sensory, and social-emotional small groups to promote participation and regulation
- Collaborated with teams and families on goal setting, carryover, and progress monitoring
- Documented in MiPSIE and contributed to IEPs, progress notes and functional goal writing
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
Grand Rapids
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy to children (ages 3-10) with developmental disabilities, emphasizing functional independence and social skills
- Targeted daily living skills, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and play-based engagement
- Implemented behavior plans with consistency to reduce maladaptive behaviors
- Adapted and used play and sensory strategies to increase motivation, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and promote acquisition of target skills.
- Collaborated with BCBAs to ensure coordinated care
- Collected ABC and progress data to track data and adjust treatment plans
- Provided families with updates and home-based ABA strategies
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Corewell Health Acute Care
Grand Rapids
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided OT care to cardiac, spinal, neuro, GI, and general medicine patients (young adult-geriatric)
- Evaluated and treated 7+ patients/day; delivered education, training and discharge recommendations
- Assisted with bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation to promote safety and independence
- Followed post-op protocols to promote quality patient outcomes
- Led ADL retraining (dressing, hygiene, grooming) using adaptive techniques
- Collaborated with clinical instructor and interdisciplinary teams under high- pressure and fast-paced hospital setting
Case Management Simulation
Centria Autism
Grand Rapids
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with BCBAs to support treatment planning for children with ASD
- Assisted with assessments including Vineland and VB-MAPP through observation and scoring
- Supervised behavior technicians and supported therapy implementation
- Collected data on behavior and skill acquisition to guide treatment
- Researched clinical data to inform individualized plans
- Promoted independence in functional skills using ABA strategies
In-home Caregiver
Healthcare Associates and Community Caregivers
Grandville
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored patient's health, administered medications, and provided care for geriatric, spinal cord, and hospice patients
- Assisted with activities of daily living skills and supported emotional well-being
- Maintained frequent supervision to clients who were unable to call for assistance
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Provided clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustained needs
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy, MSOT
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Case Management, BS
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI04.2022
Skills
- Positive therapeutic report with children/families
- Effective communicator
- Compassionate
- Adaptive
- Quick & efficient learner
- Empathetic to clients and families
- Detailed clinical documentation
- Coaching families/caregivers
- Proficient in MiPSIE & EPIC documentation
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered, National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy, 03/25
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Related Coursework
- Occupational Therapy Process
- Functional Human Anatomy I & II
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- Foundations of Development/Developmental Assessments
- OT Process in Sensory Motor Disruption
- Analysis of Environment, Task, & Activity
- Occupational Therapy in Behavioral and Mental Health
- Acute and Chronic Conditions Effect on Occupational Performance
- Technology and Adaption Supporting Participation
- Research and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy
- Central Nervous System Injury and Disorders
Accomplishments
- DU Presidents List 2022
- DU Deans list 2020-2022
Projects
- DU Day of Research at Davenport University, Screentime and Anxiety in University Students Davenport University
- BHWET (Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Grant: Level 2 A &B fieldwork),
Level 2A, Acute Care: Blodgett/Butterworth Hospital: Developed research to enhance mental health in Acute Care using evidence-based interventions. Created and implemented a mental health binder with resources for understanding/managing anxiety and depression in the hospital as well as interventions for therapist.
Level 2B, Montcalm Public Schools: Developed home hand-outs with fine motor, gross motor, and sensory-based and proprioceptive activities for caregivers to support mental health, skill development and carryover at home. Designed and implemented a sensory hallway to provide sensory breaks and support self-regulation throughout the school day.
Timeline
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Montcalm Public Schools
09.2024 - 11.2024
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Corewell Health Acute Care
05.2024 - 07.2024
Case Management Simulation
Centria Autism
01.2022 - 03.2022
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
07.2020 - 08.2024
In-home Caregiver
Healthcare Associates and Community Caregivers
08.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy, MSOT
Davenport University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Case Management, BS
Davenport University
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