Joel Hartvigsen
Spokane
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Aide with expertise in patient care and anatomy. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes through effective activity analysis and adaptation. Upholds professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Aide
Hand Therapy Advantage
Spokane
08.2023 - Current
- Supported therapists in conducting patient evaluations and developing treatment plans
- Coordinated patient scheduling to align with individual care plans
- Cleaned and organized office space to create a welcoming environment.
Cadaver Dissector
Whitworth University
Spokane
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Achieved dissection goals to align with course schedules
- Preserved cadavers for educational use in future dissections
- Led anatomy classes for students on human anatomy via models and cadavers
Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant
Whitworth University
Spokane
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated understanding of body systems and mechanics for students through guided discussions and practical applications
- Managed open lab section independently, providing supplemental learning opportunities for students
- Arranged lab space for efficient use during multiple classes to accommodate other classes' use of the room and commodities
Dishwasher / Food Prep / Barista
Little Garden Cafe
Spokane
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Cleaned dishes to maintain sanitation and functionality of kitchen area
- Completed food orders while respecting patient allergies and preferences for safe dining
- Prepared beverages according to individual patient preferences
Education
BS - Health Science
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Anatomy knowledge
- Activity analysis and adaptation
- Patient evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Therapeutic activity planning
- Professionalism and ethics
Leadership & Activities
Whitworth University Spokane, WA Communio Program 9.25 - Present Studied literature, film, and music under philosophical and theological lenses Participated in in-depth group discussion over course content Created and led an activity to promote student growth in their sense of telos Whitworth University Spokane, WA Communio Program 9.25 - Present Studied literature, film, and music under philosophical and theological lenses Participated in in-depth group discussion over course content Created and led an activity to promote student growth in their sense of telos Whitworth University Spokane, WA Anatomy and Physiology Tutor 9.24 - Present Reoriented class material in a more digestible manner for students Accommodated student schedules to meet with them almost any time of day Promoted growth and learning in areas of content previously not understood Whitworth University Spokane, WA Anatomy and Physiology Tutor 9.24 - Present Reoriented class material in a more digestible manner for students Accommodated student schedules to meet with them almost any time of day Promoted growth and learning in areas of content previously not understood
Research
- Whitworth University
- Spokane, WA
- Effect of Anatomically-Targeted Stretches on Vagus Nerve
- 9.24 - 5.25
- Created a study to test the effectiveness of body movements on parasympathetic activity
- Executed study to gather data on hypothesis from several participants
- Synthesized data to give meaning to results and form a coherent conclusion on findings
Certification
- NREMT certified
- ACSM member
Timeline
Cadaver Dissector
Whitworth University
09.2025 - 05.2026
Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant
Whitworth University
09.2024 - 05.2025
Occupational Therapy Aide
Hand Therapy Advantage
08.2023 - Current
Dishwasher / Food Prep / Barista
Little Garden Cafe
05.2020 - 08.2023
BS - Health Science
Whitworth University