James Watson
Schererville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in developing and implementing customized treatment plans for individuals of all ages. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques. Successfully improved patients' quality of life by maximizing independence and functionality in previous roles. Compassionate Occupational Therapist with expertise in assessment techniques, treatment planning, and functional mobility training. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through personalized care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Total Home Health
Crown Point , IN
03.2011 - Current
- Assess patient needs and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patient Functional ADL mobility, UE strength and daily living skills.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
Dyer, IN
03.2001 - Current
- Evaluate Behavioral Health Patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observation techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and well-being.
- Facilitate Occupational Therapy groups, including communication, task-oriented, and leisure groups with adolescents and adults
- Plan and facilitate outings to integrate clients back into the community.
- Lead exercise groups to enhance self-esteem and improve Physical and Mental Fitness.
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan
Dyer, IN
03.1999 - 03.2001
- Evaluated patient physical and adaptive needs through comprehensive assessments and observation techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and therapy goals.
- Perform Therapeutic procedures, including ADL/IADL, ADL transfers and UE functional performance.
Occupational Therapist
The Willows Rehabilitation Center
Valparaiso, Indiana
06.1997 - 01.1999
- Evaluated patients' physical abilities and functional limitations.
- Developed personalized therapy plans to enhance patient recovery of ADL skills and functional ADL mobility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Queen's University
Kingston, ON, Canada05-1997
College Diploma - Fitness Instructor
Fanshawe College
London, ON, Canada05-1988
High School Diploma -
Delhi District Secondary School
Delhi, Ontario, Canada06-1986
Skills
- Assessment techniques
- Treatment planning
- Functional mobility training
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral Support techniques
- Communication Skills Training
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Teaching alternative behaviors to Clients
- Fitness and exercise
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Total Home Health
03.2011 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
03.2001 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan
03.1999 - 03.2001
Occupational Therapist
The Willows Rehabilitation Center
06.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Queen's University
College Diploma - Fitness Instructor
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
Delhi District Secondary School