Karen Millsap Temples
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Occupational Therapist with greater than 30 years experience in adult and geriatric population of varying orthopedic and neurological disorders
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Inclusive Rehabilition Services
08.2021 - Current
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Care
05.2002 - 06.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta Georgia12.1992
Skills
* WC assessments for specialty manual and
power wheelchairs
- Wheelchair Seating
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Geriatric Therapy
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- SOAP notes expertise
- Treatment implementation
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Home modifications
- Family and patient education
- Excellent Communication
- CPR/AED
- Clinical reasoning
Accomplishments
- 2005 Christan Award Winne for Amedisys Home Health Care for outstanding committee to job and community
- Foster Parent for Bartow County Georgia for greater than 18 years
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Inclusive Rehabilition Services
08.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Care
05.2002 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
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