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Heather Corder

Boise

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience delivering quality care to diverse patient populations. Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills, with a proven ability to adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, fostering positive outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Chair of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board

Ther Stae of Idaho-DOPL
Boise
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead meetings to discuss regulatory updates and industry standards.
  • Facilitate training sessions on compliance procedures for staff development.
  • Review and approve licensing applications for OTR/COTA professionals.
  • Manage disciplinary actions to uphold professional standards.
  • Conduct audits for continuing education requirements of licensees.
  • Engage with the public to collect feedback on proposed regulations.
  • Oversee communication among board members to ensure alignment.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St Lukes Childrens Rehab
03.2008 - Current
  • Executive Functioning-ADHD Program Lead.
  • Chair for the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board for State of Idaho, ensuring compliance and standards.
  • Advanced treating therapist for ESDM program, delivering specialized interventions.
  • Treating therapist for the iADL pre-driving Program
  • Assisted therapists in crafting customized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
  • Implemente therapeutic activities to promote children's physical and emotional well-being.
  • Educate families on home exercises and adaptive strategies for daily living.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintaine accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment outcomes.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elks Healthcare Staffing
04.2009 - 02.2013
  • Delivered skilled occupational therapy interventions across diverse settings including outpatient clinics,school system and rehabilitation facilities.
  • Trained families and caregivers on adaptive equipment usage and home program implementation.
  • Maintained thorough communication with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Completed all required documentation in compliance with facility standards.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
Boise
01.1998 - 02.2005
  • Delivered inpatient occupational therapy interventions for adult and pediatric patients based on care plans.
  • Conducted family and caregiver training to enhance patient support.
  • Developed and trained home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Trained staff on adaptive equipment usage and facilitated ordering processes.
  • Maintained daily documentation to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
  • Collaborated with MDs, nurses, and therapists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Boise
01.1997 - 09.1998
  • Assisted therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
  • Supported children in therapeutic activities to enhance physical and emotional skills.
  • Educated families on home exercise programs to encourage patient progress.

Education

ADHD-CCSP Cerification -

ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider
06-2024

ASDI Certification -

Certifed Autism-Informed Professional
10-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

American Institute of Health Technology
Boise, ID
10.1997

Graduated high school -

Lewiston High School
Lewiston, ID
05-1995

Skills

  • Patient assessment and treatment planning
  • Documentation management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Equipment recommendations
  • Team collaboration
  • Pediatric care strategies
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Attention to detail

Personal Information

  • Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Stepanie Balis, Manager, balaiss@slhs.org, 208.489.5099
  • Brenda Krueger, kruegerb@slhs.org, 208.381.6074, 208.371.3545

Activities

I currently serve as Chair of the Occupational Licensure Board for DOPL and as Idaho’s COTA representative. At St. Luke’s, I am Co-Program Coordinator and an Advanced Care Provider for the Executive Functioning–ADHD Program. I am also apart of the ESDM program as an advanced treating therapist.  Recently, I completed the competencies for the iADL Pre-Driving Program and will be serving as a treating therapist in this program as well.

In addition, I have contributed to our clinic by serving as backup for the SMART program, leading huddles in management’s absence, and acting as the backup point person for EOC during walk-throughs. A past passion of mine was completing the certification in Hippotherapy, where I worked as a treating therapist through the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital program.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of three boys and have been happily married for 29 years. Our family enjoys training together for half marathons, paddleboarding, golfing, and going to the movies.

Timeline

Chair of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board

Ther Stae of Idaho-DOPL
01.2021 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elks Healthcare Staffing
04.2009 - 02.2013

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St Lukes Childrens Rehab
03.2008 - Current

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1998 - 02.2005

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
01.1997 - 09.1998

ADHD-CCSP Cerification -

ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider

ASDI Certification -

Certifed Autism-Informed Professional

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

American Institute of Health Technology

Graduated high school -

Lewiston High School
Heather Corder
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