Jacqueline Dorrity
Belleville
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with nearly eight years of experience primarily in pediatric outpatient and school based settings working with children with Autism and ADHD. Committed to providing holistic, comprehensive, and compassionate care to patients and their families. Strong interpersonal skills with a dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration in order to better understand the patients and maximize their potential. Experience as a Travel Therapist offers an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful approach to intervention services and the work environment. Seeking a supportive and team-focused environment with an emphasis on meaningful and quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Creative Speech Solutions
06.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements using TheraBill and Google Drive.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results in the outpatient and public education settings.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Developed customized home exercise programs in collaboration with caregivers, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Positive Steps Pediatrics
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and monitored home exercise programs and sensory diets for carryover and generalization of skills across environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and parents to develop personalized treatment plans and goals.
- Utilized sensory integration knowledge to address sensory processing and self-regulation skills in children.
Occupational Therapist
West Orange Board of Education
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed caseload of 45-70 elementary students traveling between two to three different schools.
- Created, organized, and maintained daily schedule, daily notes, student files, and communication with parents and staff.
- Provided direct and/or consultative services to students in grades K-5 with varying diagnoses.
- Evaluated, scored, and interpreted standardized tests to determine student eligibility and develop IEP goals to support academic functioning.
- Provide support to staff for implementation and follow through with behavioral and sensory interventions to de-escalate dysregulated students.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Kenai Kids Therapy
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated and collaborated with birth to 3 program representatives, SLP/SLPAS, PTs, MDs, Psychologists, and BCBAs to provide holistic and comprehensive care
- Evaluated children with varying diagnoses including Autism, FAS, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety disorders, ODD, P.A.N.D.A.S, ADD/ADHD, CP, and seizure disorders.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes to support effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Canyon Vista Medical Center
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient care to children and adults within a hospital outpatient setting
- Supervised Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to ensure continuity of care for all patients, with inclusion of establishment and implementation of competencies to promote optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques, promoting independence and self-care skills.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Amery Hospital and Clinic
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Consistent and effective collaboration with an SLP within a hospital outpatient setting to provide habilitative services to children with varying diagnoses and limited available resources
- Developed and organized services within elementary, middle, and high schools to create an efficient and effective schedule for an incoming therapist with the inclusion of COTA supervision and participation within several IEP meetings to determine services for the upcoming school year.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Quality Care Providers
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Outpatient pediatric services focusing primarily on school readiness and self-care skills to children ranging in age from birth to 15 years
- Utilized limited resources to provide innovative and effective treatments focused on improving functional independence and success across environments.
- Conducted regular assessments to track progress, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for maximum benefits.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Seton Hall University
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Seton Hall University
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Unyte-iLS Focus Certified
- Astronaut Training Protocol
- Fusion EMR
- Google Drive
- TheraBill
- Goal Development
- Reporting and Documentation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Home Programming
- Outpatient pediatrics
- School-based pediatrics
- Functional Communication
- Resourceful and Creative Interventions
Certifications And Licensures
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #364592
- New Jersey License #46TR00884400
- Alaska License #130697
- NJ DOE Standard Certificate #201703586
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Creative Speech Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Positive Steps Pediatrics
09.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapist
West Orange Board of Education
09.2019 - 06.2023
Travel Occupational Therapist
Kenai Kids Therapy
04.2018 - 08.2019
Travel Occupational Therapist
Canyon Vista Medical Center
11.2017 - 04.2018
Travel Occupational Therapist
Amery Hospital and Clinic
01.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Occupational Therapist
Quality Care Providers
10.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Seton Hall University
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