Katherine Heath
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Occupational Therapist with passion for educating and fostering the professional development of current and future occupational therapists. Expertise in student and staff education, current evidence-based occupational therapy practices, patient care, professional communication, and policy development. Seeking to transition to academia after years of experience in patient care to further a passion and commitment to mentoring the next generation of occupational therapists.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
OhioHealth, Grant Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans for diverse populations
- Implement evidence-based therapy interventions, optimizing patient progress and contributing to improved care quality across various specialized units
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality, client-centered patient care
- Direct systematic efforts at improved, evidence-based quality for patients with complex medical diagnoses
- Mentor new staff and fieldwork students on policies, workflow, clinical competencies, and medical record systems facilitating their professional growth
- Conduct staff education and training for competency safe patient handling techniques
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy
Doctoral Capstone on Cardiovascular Disease
OhioHealth, Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed systematic review of literature analyzing occupational therapy's role in readmission reduction for patients with congestive heart failure
- Advocated for occupational therapy's role in readmission reduction for patients with CHF and other chronic illnesses utilizing findings from literature and clinical experience
- Participated in AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation, Thank) training and implemented communication framework principles for effective patient and interdisciplinary communication
- Conducted a presentation outlining research/clinical experience findings during the Medical Director's meeting for members on OhioHealth's administrative board
Education
Clinical Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2017
Skills
- Student and staff education
- Evidence-based process improvement
- Standard work creation and implementation
- Systematic review
- Critical needs analysis
- Departmental resource allocation and utilization
- Family and patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Workflow planning
- Excellent communication
Leadership Roles
- Occupational Therapy Shared Governance Leader: chosen by staff members to serve as liaison between staff and management to foster improved communication and staff satisfaction
- Spinal Cord Injury Core Team : member of clinical team dedicated to staff education aimed at improving care and patient outcomes for patients with spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury Core Team: member of clinical team dedicated to staff education aimed at improving care and patient outcomes for patients with traumatic brain injuries
- Intensive Care and Critical Care Core Team: member of clinical team dedicated to staff education aimed at improving care and patient outcomes for patients in the ICU and CCU spaces
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
OhioHealth, Grant Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Doctoral Capstone on Cardiovascular Disease
OhioHealth, Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Clinical Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University
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