Kara Rhoades
Winchester
Summary
Proficient L/COTA with a strong foundation in collaborative teamwork and documentation. Experienced in educating patients and families, fostering a supportive therapy environment, and implementing strategies for sensory processing improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
L/COTA
MTS Therapy
Winchester, IN
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for patients to achieve functional goals.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement therapy interventions effectively.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes to inform treatment adjustments.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining scheduling processes for therapy sessions.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in patient care and documentation.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient needs and response to interventions.
- Advocated for patient-centered care by fostering a supportive environment during therapy sessions.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College
Fort Wayne, IN11-2011
Skills
- Fall prevention strategies
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Documentation and reporting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Assistive technology use
- Sensory processing improvements
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Sensory integration strategies
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Handwriting improvement
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Team collaboration
- Autism spectrum
- Sensory processing support
- Treatment plan development
Timeline
L/COTA
MTS Therapy
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College