Julie Morrow
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist with exceptional grasp of healthcare compliance requirements and standard therapeutic procedures. Proficient in program leadership, team development and training. Over 14 years of experience working in pediatrics.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
PlayAbilities, For Sensational Kids
Overland Park, Kansas
09.2014 - Current
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Team Lead
PlayAbilities, For Sensational Kids
Prairie Village, KS
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Directed and supervised team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists.
- Oversaw student placement
- Lead and taught new therapist orientation
- Participated in face to face marketing lunches with doctors and nurses in the area to advocate about the services we provide
- Ordered supplies and maintained the clinic
- Resolved problems as they occurred regarding assisting therapists with treatment objectives, helping resolve conflicts, and maintaining client/ therapist relationships.
- Part of team development that helped generate and execute new policies and procedures to keep the clinic running smoothly
- On the interview and hiring team, in charge of finding new employees that would add value to the company
Business Owner/Operator
Developmental Possibilities, LLC
Kansas City, MO
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance
- Submitted billing claims and worked directly with the billing specialist to resolve conflicts or resubmit claims.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Public speaker at local events to advocate and educate the community about the benefits of Occupational Therapy
School Based Occupational Therapist
Blue Valley School District
Overland Park, United States
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Served on the Occupational Therapy Department Leadership Team
- Mentored new Occupational Therapists in the District
- Supervised and managed a COTA
- Successfully managed a caseload of over 60 students consisting of Elementary, Middle, and High School ages
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team members by serving on schools problem solving teams
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and co-workers.
- Performed evaluations, assessments, and wrote IEP's to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Presented goals to parents and team members during collaborative group IEP meetings
- Developed and implemented schoolwide handwriting intervention program
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Contract Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
Overland Park, United States
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2005
Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Initial Patient Assessments
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Creative Solutions
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Individualized Care Plans
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intervention Strategies
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Direct Care Staff Oversight
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Team Lead
PlayAbilities, For Sensational Kids
01.2017 - 08.2020
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
PlayAbilities, For Sensational Kids
09.2014 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Developmental Possibilities, LLC
03.2014 - 01.2017
Contract Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Healthcare
03.2009 - 05.2012
School Based Occupational Therapist
Blue Valley School District
08.2008 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Kansas
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