Irina Kaushansky
Occupational Therapist
Long Grove,Illinois
Summary
Caring occupational therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution. Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as an Occupational Therapist for geriatric and orthopedic patients. Analytical and thorough Senior OT with proven ability to treat patients from ages 18 to 100+. Hardworking, compassionate OT offering 23 years of experience and solid credentials, including Illinois state licensure, CPR certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
NBCOT
1
1
Illinois State
1
1
CPR
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Ascension At Home Illinois – Chicagoland
Morton Grove, Illinois
06.2001 - 03.2023
- Managed a caseload of 10-15 patients. Developed individual Home Exercise Programs.
- Directly supervised clinical students and certified and licensed assistants.
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Occupational Therapist
Azer Clinic
Galesburg, IL
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.1999
Skills
- Patient assessment expert
- Program development
- Home safety evaluation and environmental adaptation
- Patient-focused therapy
- Seating and positioning specialist
- Motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Broad cardiopulmonary knowledge
- Broad understanding and skills in treating Neuro patients
- Orthopedics specialist
Certification
- NBCOT Certified
- Licensed OTR State of lllinois
- CPR Certified/AED Trained
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
Ascension At Home Illinois – Chicagoland
06.2001 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist
Azer Clinic
06.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
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