JONAH GOLDSTEIN
Providence,RI
Summary
Empathetic and Patient-Focused Occupational Therapy Assistant. Experienced with geriatric, homecare, and middle-aged populations and patients with dementia and multiple impairments . Patient and kind with passion for helping patients to improve ADLS, motor and cognitive skills. Known for strong team participation, reliability and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Healthpro-Heritage
Weston, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at during therapy stages.
- Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
- Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
Director of Rehab
Healthpro-Heritage
Central Falls, RI
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Promoted new program development with interdisciplinary rehab team of 6 with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served. This included interviewing, training, scheduling, managing payroll and attending all meetings with facility staff for both reimbursement and staffing issues.
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume through efficient scheduling along with identification and targeting of at-risk patients.
- Formulated with the help of my RPT, OTR and SLP individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Followed OTR plan of care and provided treatments , adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
COTA/L, Tender Touch
07.2015 - 01.2020
- Implements individual treatment plans provided by OTR
- Performs therapeutic techniques for ADL/IADL’s, joint protection, orientation and physical agent modalities
- Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.
Rehab Director
COTA/L
05.2008 - 06.2015
- Therapy Resource Management
- Recruiting and training staff, managing a clinical caseload, developing rehab programming, and ensuring that programming meets health care standards in addition to Implementing individual treatment plans provided by OTR.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
New England IT
East Greenwich, RI
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Enthusiastic COTA dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of multi-disciplinary case management team
- Patient focused with knowledge of rehabilitation therapies
- Competent with creating and implementing treatment plans to improve fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and life skills training
- My personal mission is to collaborate with team members to rehabilitate patients experiencing difficulties completing basic activities of daily living, using therapeutic exercise and activities to improve functional mobility, memory, strength, balance and coordination
- Experience with geriatric clients with orthopedic, cognitive, balance, memory and visual impairments
- Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- National Board of Occupational
- Therapy: Certified Occupational
Education
Associate of Applied Science - COTA
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI04.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Employee Hiring and Training
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Patient Reception
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Healthpro-Heritage
06.2022 - Current
Director of Rehab
Healthpro-Heritage
02.2020 - 05.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
COTA/L, Tender Touch
07.2015 - 01.2020
Rehab Director
COTA/L
05.2008 - 06.2015
Occupational Therapy Assistant
New England IT
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - COTA
New England Institute of Technology
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