EPIC EMR software
Jennie Li
Occupational Therapist (MOT, OTR/L, ASDCS)
Ambler,PA
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. 4+ years of clinical adult, community-based early intervention, autism support classroom (K-12), and pediatric outpatient experiences building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Seeking a part-time career opportunity in an adult long term care facility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab For Kids
8 2023 - Current
- Performed formal and informal assessments, including PDMS-2, DAYC-2, Beery VMI, BOT-2, and Sensory Profile during evaluation and periodic progress monitoring to establish best plan of care for individual patients.
- Experienced in sensory, feeding, and play based interventions to support pediatric patients (2 - 18 years of age) with varied sensory processing/modulation, praxis, developmental, and social emotional challenges with 80% successful discharge rate.
- Developed recommendations of home exercise programs and sensory diet protocols for patients and caregivers to maximize effectiveness and generalization of skilled interventions across settings.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication, including direct and indirect care team members to ensure best service strategies and continuity of care for patients to work towards successful discharge.
- Streamlined clinic operations by organizing schedules, managing inventory, and maintaining clean work environment
PRN Occupational Therapist
Jefferson University Hospital - Moss IP Rehab
2020.07 - Current
- Performed on-going skilled assessments to determine appropriate plan of care for patients with moderate to complex comorbid conditions including but not limited to CVA, TBI, SCI, liver transplant, cardio/pulmonary dysfunction, and orthopedic injuries.
- Carried out skilled interventions to facilitate learning and remediate functional deficits through positioning, strengthening, modalities, adaptation strategies, orthotics/splints, and in-context training.
- Regularly coordinated hands-on patient and caregiver education and training in knowledge of condition(s), use of adaptive equipment, transfer techniques, pre/post-prosthetic training, environmental/activity modifications, and cognitive/behavioral strategies to minimize burden and maximize function.
- Demonstrated therapeutic use of self and cultural competence to clearly communicate goals and expectations with patients, caregivers, and colleagues to ensure best practices and continuity of care.
- Prioritized opportunities for performance improvements through point-of-service documentation with > 90% productivity quotient.
Occupational Therapist
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Performed formal/informal assessments and individualized treatments for 30+ students weekly in special education setting (K-12) to address skills development and maintenance in sensory processing/integration, motor dyspraxia, emotional regulation, and social participation.
- Implemented daily and quarterly education and training for students, direct-care staff, and caregivers on evidence based sensory, behavioral, and environmental adaptation strategies to maximize acquisition and generalization of academic, social, and vocational skills across settings.
- Developed strength-based learning modules and intervention contents for students using multi-media platforms to facilitate mastery of academic and vocational skills in classroom and simulated community settings.
- Completed daily, quarterly, and annually mandated documentations based on organization and district guidelines in timely manner.
- Participated in students' annual IEP review meetings to discuss student progress and concerns. Recommendations for new goals and improvements in existing goal parameters to ensure best practice and continuity of care for students in interdisciplinary setting.
Occupational Therapist
Dynamicare Therapy, LLC.
2020.02 - 2022.08
- Evaluated, planned, and carried out individualized treatment programs using evidence-based practice for diverse populations, including ASD, IDD, and CP to improve, restore, and remediate function toward all developmentally adequate goals.
- Systematically monitored client's progress using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) with 95% goal attainment at "partially achieved" and 65% at "as expected" to "much better" at end of 2-years.
- Implemented assessments and provided recommendations for seating and standing adaptive equipment for clients with physical and neurological disabilities to maximize participation and function across settings.
- Served as liaison to advocate concerns to district LEAs and establish connections to local resources and community support for clients and their families.
- Coordinated weekly schedules, communication, and treatment sessions with clients and members of multidisciplinary team of 35+ caseload in early intervention settings.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Center For Creative Works
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Raised assistance level of 6 participants with intellectual developmental disabilities from maximum to minimum assistance through structured group interventions over two-month period.
- Provided analysis and recommendations for supported employment of designated individual through standardized assessments, including Sensory Profile, Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5, ACIS-Version 4.0, and (LIFE-H 3.0): General Long Form.
- Made recommendations for and implemented environmental modifications to maximize function for ~ 50 participants utilizing facility spaces. Methods used include environmental accessibility assessments and sensory profiling.
- Developed interactive educational modules on topics related to sensory processing as part of annual staff training protocol.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Temple University - College of Public Health
Philadelphia, PA 2017.06 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ 1998.09 - 2003.01
Skills
Patient evaluations, intervention planning, and progress monitoring
undefinedSoftware
Cerner Millennium software
IEP Writer software
Raintree Electronic Documentation System
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA)
- OT Potential Club: continuing education and evidence-based OT community.
- Learn Play Thrive: continuing education for strength-based autism interventions.
Certification
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Timeline
Certified in Intro to DIR and DIRFloortime
2024-02
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
2023-07
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
2023-06
Occupational Therapist
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
2022.09 - 2023.06
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Interoception - A Practical Evidence-Based Approach to Developing Self-regulation, Behavior, Language, and Social Participation
2021-10
Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence: Data Driven Decision Making for Evidence-Based Practice and Sensory Integration
2021-06
OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
2020-12
PRN Occupational Therapist
Jefferson University Hospital - Moss IP Rehab
2020.07 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Dynamicare Therapy, LLC.
2020.02 - 2022.08
Level II Fieldwork Student
Center For Creative Works
2019.06 - 2019.08
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Temple University - College of Public Health
2017.06 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
1998.09 - 2003.01
Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab For Kids
8 2023 - Current
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