Jesus Castillo
Edinburg
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Doctoral student graduating December 2025 with hands-on clinical experience in acute care and pediatric outpatient settings. Strong foundation in evidence-based practice, ergonomic education, and functional rehabilitation with a passion for empowering diverse populations to engage in meaningful occupations. Demonstrated leadership as SOTA President and extensive collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Committed to promoting health, safety, and functional independence through client-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork - Occupational Therapy Student
Rio Grande Regional Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered occupation-based interventions to patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions to improve ADL independence and functional mobility.
- Assisted patients during early mobilization to prevent deconditioning and improve activity tolerance using safe patient-handling equipment and techniques.
- Assisted and conducted evaluations including chart review, occupational profile development, and administration of functional assessments to identify patient needs.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, physical therapists, and case management to facilitate patient progress and discharge planning.
Level II Fieldwork - Occupational Therapy Student
Mindworks Rehabilitation Center (Pediatric Outpatient)
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provide occupation-based and play-focused interventions to children with various developmental delays (Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD).
- Support development of fine motor skills, attention, self-regulation, social engagement, and ADLs.
- Collaborate with OTs, parents, and interdisciplinary team to enhance carryover and occupational participation.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Utilized statistical software to analyze datasets, uncovering key findings for data collection.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Designed surveys and interview protocols for primary data collection, ensuring accurate representation of target populations.
- Reviewed and synthesized relevant research articles to inform the development of research questions and hypotheses.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Volunteer coordination & community engagement
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Canva
Accomplishments
Leadership Excellence Award - UTRGV College of Health Professions (2023)
Certification
Certified Unified Partner - Special Olympics
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork - Occupational Therapy Student
Rio Grande Regional Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Level II Fieldwork - Occupational Therapy Student
Mindworks Rehabilitation Center (Pediatric Outpatient)
06.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
06.2022 - 05.2024
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley