Karen Bigcas
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
Nationa City,CA
3
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with 16 years experience with a focus on therapeutic exercises, clinical team collaboration, and patient care planning. Committed to enhancing patient recovery outcomes through effective treatment implementation and documentation skills.
Work History
Occupational Therapy Assistant
6 Months- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patients' mobility, strength, and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside the clinical setting.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Assisted in developing customized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes and recovery processes.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to assess patient progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on techniques for home exercises and adaptive equipment use.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment guidelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing the needs of each individual patient.
- Efficiently managed time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
Director of Rehabilitation
6 Years 2 Months- Led development and implementation of rehabilitation programs enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Managed multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and improving service delivery standards.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency in rehabilitation services.
- Developed training modules for staff, enhancing skill sets and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to enhance team performance and staff engagement.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in rehabilitation practices.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical decision-making and improve treatment outcomes.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Established interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care plans and maximize functional gains.
- Coordinated comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to home or other facilities.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
- Vice-President of Class 2010
Skills
Therapeutic exercises
Strength training
Adaptive techniques
Coordination exercises
Range of motion
Fine motor skills
Group therapy
Wheelchair assessments
Activity analysis
Functional training
Treatment implementation
Treatment plan adjustment
Group therapy facilitation
Clinical team collaboration
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Documentation skills
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2082
- NBCOT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brighton Place San Diego
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Director of Rehabilitation
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
06.2020 - CurrentRead More
Grossmont College
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy
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