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Heather Guthrie

Mount Laurel,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and motivated occupational therapist with Level II fieldwork experience in home health and rehabilitation. Skilled in treating older adults with complex medical conditions, focusing on ADL performance, functional mobility, safety, and discharge planning. Strong documentation, productivity awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with a patient-centered approach to care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork - Home Health

Fox Rehabilitation
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Evaluated and treated older adults with multiple comorbidities (e.g., CVA, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, arthritis, cardiopulmonary conditions).
  • Addressed ADL/IADL performance, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and functional mobility.
  • Provided patient education on adaptive equipment and home modifications.
  • Addressed caregiver training and discharge planning.
  • Monitored vitals and modified interventions for medical status changes

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork - Neurorehabilitation

Universal Institute's Rehabilitation Center of Long Branch
Mount Laurel, NJ
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided OT services to adults ages 25–75 with traumatic brain injury and stroke.
  • Led individual and group treatment sessions, incorporating cognitive and motor skills.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes through the creation and implementation of the DSP training program.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
12.2025

Skills

  • Functional and standardized assessments
  • Safe patient handling techniques
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Documentation and EMR systems
  • Organization and time management

Licensure And Certification

  • Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
  • License pending in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • CPR/BLS Certified

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork - Home Health

Fox Rehabilitation
09.2025 - 11.2025

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork - Neurorehabilitation

Universal Institute's Rehabilitation Center of Long Branch
05.2025 - 08.2025

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Elizabethtown College
Heather Guthrie