Jillian Germino
MOT, OTR/L
Summary
Creative and professional board-certified occupational therapist with experience in pediatric outpatient settings providing individualized, evidence-based care to children with diverse developmental, sensory, behavioral, and motor needs. Skilled in high-volume caseload management, efficient evaluations, and engaging treatment delivery within 30-minute sessions. Known for strong therapeutic use of self, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to build rapport with children of all ages. Ability to use short Spanish phrases and basic ASL to support communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
My Spot/ Speech Works
05.2022 - Current
- Transferred clinics within the My Spot parent company from Port Orange, Florida to Wesley Chapel, Florida in 2023 to further professional development and support staffing needs.
- Effectively managed a high-volume caseload of 70+ pediatric clients per week in 30-minute intervals.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with professional standards and insurance requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations within 30-minutes using refined clinical observation skills and supported findings with standardized assessments such as the Beery VMI, PDMS-3, Sensory Profile, DAY-C, and BOT-2.
- Implemented creative interventions to support the development of fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, visual motor integration, sensory processing, self-regulation, ADLs, IADLs, play skills, and social skills.
- Maintained high levels of child engagement throughout sessions by utilizing creative, individualized approaches that motivated participation and promoted skill development.
- Advocated for the needs of clients by communicating with caregivers, empowering them to support their child's development at home with specific strategies and therapeutic suggestions.
- Regularly collaborated and co-treated with a large multidisciplinary team of SLPs, SLPAs, OT, OTAs, and PTs.
Occupational Therapist
ACES Extension Therapy Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Public school system
- Independently managed a full caseload and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team at two general education school settings in Ansonia, CT and Seymour, CT.
- My caseload consisted of students from pre-k through fifth grade exhibiting a variety of diagnoses including learning disabilities (ADHD, SLD, dyslexia), autism, intellectual disabilities, down syndrome, sensory processing challenges, physical disabilities, dyspraxia and speech/language impairments.
- I have developed the interpersonal and clinical skills necessary to successfully treat all children who qualify for OT services in a school setting.
- Public school system
Occupational Therapist
Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Outpatient rehabilitation
- Independently managed a full caseload and collaborated with various physical therapists and athletic trainers at two outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
- My caseload consisted of clients with flexor and extensor tendon injuries/ lacerations, common UE diagnoses (lateral epicondylitis, shoulder impingement, carpal tunnel, etc), and work related UE injuries.
- I have experience making static and dynamic splints for a variety of conditions as well.
- Outpatient rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist
Center for Pediatric Therapy
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Sensory clinic for children
- Participated in sensory integration therapy for children on the autism spectrum and children with other sensory needs.
- Created and discussed intervention plans with supervisor in order to further my skills and knowledge.
- In addition, I had the opportunity to follow a child through treatment for 4 months which included skilled observation and assessment, implementation of treatment plans and goal writing/ modification.
- This fieldwork was conducted virtually through zoom due to COVID-19.
- Sensory clinic for children
Occupational Therapist
Hospital for Special Care
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Neurological rehabilitation unit
- Assisted with the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions such as CVA, SCI, and other brain injuries.
- This setting was attended twice in person, as well as virtually through zoom due to COVID-19.
- Neurological rehabilitation unit
Occupational Therapist
Griffin Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Inpatient acute care
- Assisted with inpatient occupational therapy care for ADL retraining and other elements of self care.
- Inpatient acute care
Occupational Therapist
Skane School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Elementary school (OT)
- Participated in school-based occupational therapy services; treated and evaluated children with special needs and/or learning disabilities.
- Elementary school (OT)
Occupational Therapist
Berlin Public School
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Elementary school (OT)
- Participated in school-based occupational therapy services and documentation of evaluation results; treated and evaluated children with special needs and/or learning disabilities.
- Elementary school (OT)
Occupational Therapist
Masonicare
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Assisted living facility/ Inpatient rehab
- Assisted with carrying out treatment plans for older adults with low vision, low endurance and strength, balance rehabilitation, and performance skills.
- Assisted living facility/ Inpatient rehab
Occupational Therapist
Driggs Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Elementary school (general classroom)
- Facilitated group therapy programs aimed at maintaining health, wellness, and self regulation.
- Elementary school (general classroom)
Occupational Therapist
ARC Hamden
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Adult day program for those with developmental disabilities
- Observed and assisted adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities with engaging in leisure and play activities.
- Adult day program for those with developmental disabilities
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 05.2020 - 01/2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 08.2016 - 05/2020
Skills
- Uses therapy-related Spanish phrases to communicate key instructions and facilitate a relationship with Spanish-speaking clients during therapy sessions
- Uses American Sign Language (ASL) therapy-related signs during sessions; completed a 9-hour CEU course to enhance proficiency
- EMR system experience: Rain-Tree and Clinic Source
- Population experience: Autism, ADHD, ODD, OCD, anxiety, Sensory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, complex medical diagnoses, and various genetic conditions
Fieldwork Experience
- Fieldwork Level II: ACES Extension Therapy Services (2021), Ansonia, CT, Seymour, CT; Full- time 12-week position. Independently managed a full caseload and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team at two general education school settings in Ansonia, CT and Seymour, CT.
- Fieldwork Level II: Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation (2021), Wethersfield, CT, Windsor, CT; Full- time 12-week position. Independently managed a full caseload and collaborated with various physical therapists and athletic trainers at two outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
- Fieldwork Level I: Center for Pediatric Therapy (2021), Wallingford, CT; Assisted in sensory integration therapy for children on the autism spectrum.
- Fieldwork Level I: Hospital for Special Care (2020), New Britain, CT; Assisted with the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions.
- Fieldwork Level I: Griffin Hospital (2020), Derby, CT; Assisted with inpatient occupational therapy care.
- Fieldwork Level I: Skane School (2019), Bridgeport, CT; Participated in school-based occupational therapy services.
- Fieldwork Level I: Berlin Public School (2019), Berlin, CT; Participated in school-based occupational therapy services.
- Fieldwork Level I: Masonicare (2019), Wallingford, CT; Assisted with carrying out occupational therapy treatment plans for older adults.
- Fieldwork Level I: Driggs Elementary School (2018), Waterbury, CT; Facilitated group therapy programs.
- Fieldwork Level I: ARC Hamden (2018), Hamden, CT; Observed and assisted adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Observation hours: Newell Elementary School (2016), Allentown NJ; Observed school-based occupational therapy service delivery.
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
My Spot/ Speech Works
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
ACES Extension Therapy Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
Occupational Therapist
Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 08.2021
Occupational Therapist
Center for Pediatric Therapy
01.2021 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapist
Hospital for Special Care
08.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University
05.2020 - 01/2022
Occupational Therapist
Griffin Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
Occupational Therapist
Skane School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Occupational Therapist
Berlin Public School
03.2019 - 05.2019
Occupational Therapist
Masonicare
01.2019 - 03.2019
Occupational Therapist
Driggs Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Occupational Therapist
ARC Hamden
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies
Quinnipiac University
08.2016 - 05/2020
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