Kathryn Halladay
Torrance,California
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate Occupational Therapist with exceptional grasp of healthcare compliance requirements and standard therapeutic procedures. Well trained with 26 years of experience working with early intervention, Telehealth, out patient rehab and skilled nursing populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
TheraPeds, INC
Monterey Park, CA.
01.2015 - Current
- Evaluate, develop treatment plans, and treat clients with variety of diagnoses including autism, Asperger's syndrome, Down syndrome, developmental delay, sensory processing disorder,
- Provided early intervention services to infant and toddler population in natural environment to address delays and maximize child's potential
- Provide developmental activities with infants/toddlers with cultural and linguistic diversities in natural environment settings
- Develop functional communication skills in natural environment using play- based intervention
- Provided routine-based Development Services within family's natural environment
- Completed standardized and non-standardized evaluations including DAYC-2 , SPM-P Home Online Questionnaire, Infant Toddler-Sensory Profile Caregiver Questionnaire, Interview, and Observation
- Provide education to parents/caregivers
- Develop individualized sensory diets to meet client's needs
- Collaborate with parents, personal care attendants, school therapist's, speech therapist and physical therapists
- Utilize variety of treatment techniques/programs including NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment), Handwriting without Tears, and Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
- Documented child’s strengths and needs and prioritize goals,
- Worked collaboratively with others to contribute to understanding of nature and extent of child’s strengths and needs
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening, collaboration, coaching) with family members and caregivers
- Addressed strategies to best support child in natural environment
- Tele-Health in Early Intervention & Pre-School of evaluative, consultative, preventative, and therapeutic services delivered through information and communication technology
- Working knowledge of hardware, soft- ware, and other elements of technology
- Maintained virtual rapport of mindful and intentional therapeutic use of self, including strategies that facilitate empathic understanding, active listening, clear communication, purposeful pauses, playfulness and curiosity, and cultural humility with client and family
- Continuing education to maintain and enhance competency related to use of telehealth within occupational therapy
- Set up conferencing software for HIPAA compliancy
- Scheduled telehealth sessions and send link to family
- Share screen during telehealth sessions
- Problem solving through situation if telehealth session drops off
- Troubleshoot virtual meeting when camera or microphone does not work
- Troubleshoot virtual meeting when client’s camera or microphone does not work
- Set up environment of virtual meetings to ensure client comfort and privacy
- Adhere to safety and privacy considerations during telehealth session
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Optima Family Services, Inc
Glendale, California
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Perform evaluations and write assessments on children under the age of three, using standardized tools and clinical observations
- Create, implement, and modify therapy programs to meet individual clients’ needs
- Present in-services on occupational therapy early intervention, to other professionals, such as clinical staff and Specialists.
Hand Therapist
Western Hand Center
Downey, California
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Evaluated, assessed, and implemented therapeutic treatment programs for orthopedic, neurological and post-surgical patients with upper extremity dysfunctions
- Designed and fabricated customized static and dynamic splints for post-operative patients
- Treated patients with repetitive strain and cumulative trauma disorders
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
DG Therapy Group, Inc
Whittier, California
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Engage children in purposeful functional activities to promote regain or maintain health and wellbeing, using play or educational activities as therapy while enabling individuals to perform these tasks as independently as possible
- Work with children of all ages and their support group (parents, caregivers, teachers, etc.) to improve quality of their lives through Home/Classroom Programs, training, consultations
- Assess patient's or clients' physical, mental and or social challenges, and devise treatment programs to increase their ability to tackle their difficulties independently.
Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist
Physical Therapy
Torrance, California
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Developed and supervised hand and upper extremity programs in conjunction with hand and orthopedic surgeons
- Evaluated and treated patients with nerve injuries, impingement disorders, neuropathies, and compression injuries
- Tendon repair with customized splinting
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Trauma injuries, including crushing injuries
- Rheumatic disease disorders
- Degenerative joint disease
- Cervical disorders affecting upper extremities
- Pain management through physical agent modalities
Administrator/ Director of Rehabilitation
St. Anthony Rehabilitation
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Managed over 25 programs for seniors with upper extremity injuries / disease who were not surgical candidates
- Extraordinarily successful at returning patients to prior level of function in minimum time
- Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel
Director of Occupational Therapy
ALTA Therapies
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Supervised occupational therapy programs in eight sub acute facilities
- Developed swallowing program and highly successful program for restoration of nutritional functions
- Implemented programs for positional therapy to reduce contractures
- Implemented programs to reduce bed sores with reduction of incidences of more than 60%
- Implemented wound therapy programs in all facilities
- Developed extensive therapy programs for brain injury patients
- Reduced Los in all facilities by 12-25
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.1992
Bachelors of Science - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Therapy
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.1985
Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Emotional Support
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Customer Satisfaction
Accomplishments
- Joint or soft tissue mobilization
- Ergonomics Evaluations of workstations
- Scar Management
- Wound care (hand and upper extremity)
- Adaptive equipment
- Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser Therapy)
- Physical Agent Modalities
Certification
American Red Cross Adult, Child & Infant CPR, AED & BPT (Valid June 25, 2021-June 25, 2023). DeAnne Keese, Instructor Trainer.
2022 Telehealth In Occupational Therapy
2020 Advanced Low Energy Laser Technology
2020 Certification Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
2004 California Board of Occupational Therapy
2004 Advanced Practice Certification in Hand Therapy
2004 Advanced Practice Certification in Physical Modalities
2001 Basic Splinting and Beyond Hand Splinting
Specialized Skills
Customized splinting
Affiliations
Occupational Therapist Registered OTR (#985140), National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
Licensed Occupational Therapist (#5454), State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Occupational Therapy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
TheraPeds, INC
01.2015 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Optima Family Services, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
DG Therapy Group, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2010
Hand Therapist
Western Hand Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist
Physical Therapy
01.1997 - 01.2008
Administrator/ Director of Rehabilitation
St. Anthony Rehabilitation
01.1994 - 01.1997
Director of Occupational Therapy
ALTA Therapies
01.1992 - 01.1994
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelors of Science - Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Therapy
California State University - Long Beach
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