Joey Fink
Florence,SC
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in implementing therapeutic plans to enhance patient independence and daily living skills. Skilled in adapting activities to meet individual needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve recovery outcomes. Strong communication abilities and a talent for motivating patients ensure effective support throughout the rehabilitation process.
Overview
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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program manager /Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Florence, South Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes and service delivery efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and implemented quality assurance protocols to maintain high care standards.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on rehabilitation best practices, enhancing team knowledge and service quality.
- Provided occupational therapy services to clients, focusing on improving their functional independence.
- Facilitated weekly exercise groups aimed at promoting physical health and social interaction among participants.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss project updates and team goals.
COTA-L
Life Care Center of Charleston
North Charleston, SC
01.2001 - 04.2025
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans.
- Monitored patient rehabilitative activities, ensuring proper execution and providing encouragement to enhance motivation.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
- Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
- Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans.
- Partnered with the rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
- Assisted professionals in evaluating program effectiveness and assessing patient progress.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Conducted home visits to identify potential hazards or barriers in living environments, facilitating independent functioning.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Attended continuing education courses related to occupational therapy practices and procedures.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed daily operational activities to ensure efficiency in workflow. to ensure smooth workflow. accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SCSkills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care planning
- Rehabilitative techniques
- Adaptive equipment
- Adaptive equipment use
- Wheelchair positioning
- Fall risk assessment
- Pain management techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Care coordination
- Community reintegration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Family involvement
- Documentation and reporting
- Adaptation Strategies
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Mental health support
- Nutritional support
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Crafts
- Volunteer at Church
- Facilitate Painting classes for all ages
Certification
- NBCOT
- Board of Occupational Therapy of SC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program manager /Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
COTA-L
Life Care Center of Charleston
01.2001 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Trident Technical College