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Jamie Bell

Plymouth

Summary

I am a hardworking and compassionate COTA with nine years of experience in providing quality care to patients of diverse ages, neurological conditions, and cultures. My strengths include being highly personable, having strong communication skills, superior organization, and a deep passion for helping others. I am eager to use my extensive experience, advanced clinical skills, and documentation experience for the healthcare industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Recovery Project
Livonia
06.2017 - Current
  • Provide skilled therapy to patients with various neurological disorders, including CVA, TBI, PD, SCI, and many more.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art equipment, as well as therapeutic activities, exercises, and functional practice, to improve patient independence and quality of life.
  • Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge recommendations.
  • Maintain high productivity standards to meet company quotas.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in WebPT and Prompt.
  • Monitor patient progress through the completion of various assessments, and report changes to the therapy team.
  • Manage insurance coverage and authorizations based on insurance guidelines.
  • Collaborate with fieldwork coordinators from various Universities to schedule fieldwork placements across three clinics for the OT and SLP departments.
  • Facilitate communication with student and Clinical Instructor

Physical Therapy Technician

The Recovery Project
Livonia
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted the Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist in skilled therapy sessions.
  • Provided treatments to the patient under the supervision of the therapist.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and workspace.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Baker College
Allen Park, MI
12-2016

Skills

  • EMR experience: WebPT and Prompt
  • Technology skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Strong customer service
  • Time management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Treatment planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, NBCOT
  • MiOTA Member
  • Basic Life Support Provider through America Heart Association
  • PWR!Moves Certified Therapist
  • Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Professional (CSRP)

Speaking Engagements

  • 2018 MIOTA Professional Presenter, "What's Your Role Again? The Collaborative Nature of the OTR/OTA Relationship"
  • 2022 MOTEC Professional Presenter, "Fieldwork Educator Panel"

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Recovery Project
06.2017 - Current

Physical Therapy Technician

The Recovery Project
03.2016 - 06.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Baker College

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