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Jason Espinosa

Summary

Pediatric Occupational Therapist specializing in sensory integration and individualized treatment planning. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through evidence-based interventions and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Proficient in behavior modification and effective parent communication, empowering children with diverse needs to achieve greater functional independence."

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cole Health
San Marcos, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
  • Experienced in treating children with cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, autism, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, etc. Focusing on motor skill development, sensory integration, and functional independence.
  • Provided training for new OT, including documentation review and best practices for pediatric treatment
  • Developed individualized home exercise programs tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

Behavior Technician

Connect Plus Therapy
Lakewood, NJ
01.2023 - Current
  • Executed behavioral modification strategies for clients
  • Encouraged replacement behaviors fostering social interaction
  • Built repertoire of clients' problem-solving skills
  • Effected positive behavioral changes in client interactions
  • Enhanced client behavior by applying structured BcBA goals, ensuring consistent progress tracking

Behavior Technician

Sunshine Advantage
Lakewood, NJ
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Delivering ABA services to a diverse client base, aged 2-13, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
  • Efficiently executing goals set by BcBA, while maintaining open communication with parents
  • Actively collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client-centric services (ie
  • OT, SP)
  • Promptly updating team on any abrupt changes in clients' performance, ensuring swift intervention
  • Through these actions, successfully improved the quality of life for clients and their families

Outreach Specialist

Connect Plus Therapy
Lakewood, NJ
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Scheduled in person meetings with health-care professionals, doctors, and management of businesses to discuss about opportunities of growth for Connect Plus
  • Assisted with increasing the number of services provided for the entire company statewide

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Pre- Occupational Therapy

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
05.2021

Skills

  • Sensory integration
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Behavior modification
  • Play-based therapy
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent communication

Certification

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (TX)
  • Safety- Care (QBS), 05/01/23 - 05/01/24, Participated in a 12-hour safety training course.
  • CPR Certified- BLS Provider, 08/01/25

Fieldwork Experience

  • Level 2B, Children's Specialized Hospital- Outpatient Center, Eatontown, NJ, 12-week Level II Occupational Therapy fieldwork rotation. Responsible for evaluation, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients ranging from 6 months to 14 years old.
  • Level 2A, Bancroft Neuro Rehab Center Outpatient Program, Mount Laurel, NJ, 12-week Level II Occupational Therapy fieldwork rotation for community setting. Provided client-centered interventions for older adults, focusing on upper extremity rehabilitation, neuromuscular re-education, functional task training, cognitive strategies, and ADL/IADL retraining to enhance independence and quality of life.
  • Level 1C, Pediatric Therapy Associates, Toms River, NJ. Contributed to the development of various interventions to build sensory, visual-motor, and motor skills.
  • Level 1B, Thompson Healthcare and Sports Medicine, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Interviewed patients as part of the QuickDASH evaluation to assess functionality and pain level.
  • Level 1A, Variety Day Camp-The Children's Charity of Greater Philadelphia, Worcester, PA; Facilitated crafts, games, activities, & projects for children with developmental and intellectual disorders.

Timeline

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cole Health
09.2024 - Current

Outreach Specialist

Connect Plus Therapy
06.2023 - 08.2023

Behavior Technician

Connect Plus Therapy
01.2023 - Current

Behavior Technician

Sunshine Advantage
07.2022 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Thomas Jefferson University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Pre- Occupational Therapy

Stockton University
Jason Espinosa