Kathleen Ramirez
Elmont,NY
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with 10+ years expertise in treating neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries and mental health issues. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient education. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Mount Sinai West Hospital
2016.01 - Current
- Coordinate successful discharge planning meetings with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to community, nursing home or home settings.
- Manage 8-10 caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and communication with team members.
- Recommend durable medical equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses in electronic medical records (EPIC) to support continuity of care.
- Conduct patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Team leader in group projects, assist with day to day operations, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Treat patients in rehabilitation, acute medical and surgical and ICU departments.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Educated patients and families on proper home safety modifications to reduce fall risks and improve accessibility.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess functional limitations, set realistic goals, and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all therapy sessions, assessments, and communications for accurate record keeping and legal compliance.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Faye Grand Hand Therapy
2004.07 - 2012.08
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to optimize patient care and rehabilitation progress.
- Fabricate, fit, and train patients for custom and prefabricated orthoses and other assistive devices.
- Applied extensive knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics when prescribing specific exercises and treatments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing specialized hand therapy treatments and exercises.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, fine motor and coordination.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2011
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
New York, NY03.2002
Certification
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist - Certification #342463
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered - License#020273
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, American Heart Association 6/22/2023
- Certified Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (CFVRS), Evergreen Certifications, 11/27/2023
Continued Education Courses
November 2023 - Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Certified
March 2023 - CSRS Neurorecovery Unlimited
April 2018 - Getting results faster (Part II) challenging the involved lower extremity to improve gait and the involved upper extremity to increase safety and independence using principles of NDT
October 2016 - Introduction to NDT (Part I): Achieving functional outcomes for adults with Hemiplegia using principles of NDT
Timeline
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
2018.09 - 2020.03
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Mount Sinai West Hospital
2016.01 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Faye Grand Hand Therapy
2004.07 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist - Certification #342463
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered - License#020273
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, American Heart Association 6/22/2023
- Certified Functional Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (CFVRS), Evergreen Certifications, 11/27/2023
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