Janine Ortiz

• Assist in implementing patient treatment plans under supervision of an OT/CHT
• Adapt treatment techniques based on individual patient needs and responses
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities
• Document patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises
• Utilize modalities, including ultrasound, e-stim, and iontophoresis, as determined necessary
• Fabricate custom made orthotics, measure for and order prefab orthotics as ordered by the MD
• Collaborate with the supervising OT/CHT, MD, and patients regarding therapy discharge

Job description as above. The Hand Rehabilitation Center was acquired by Polk Therapy in August of 2022.

Job description as above. Rehab Health Partners was acquired by The Hand Rehabilitation Center in 2013.

• Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development and recovery.
• Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
• Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
• Promoted independence in daily living activities by teaching adaptive techniques and effective use of assistive devices.
• Implemented group therapy sessions focused on specific functional tasks relevant to participants' shared goals.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights related to patients' occupational therapy needs and progress updates.
• Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.

• Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
• Observed and documented patient progress during therapy sessions.
• Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient progress.
• Documented patient progress accurately and consistently, enabling efficient communication among healthcare team members.
• Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
• Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.