Kathryn Paul
Providence,RI
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in a diverse clinical setting. Specialize in patient assessment, tailored intervention plans, and adaptive equipment recommendations to enhance daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, ensuring personalized care and fostering positive outcomes for patients, residents, and their families. Motivated team player consistently communicating with Interdisciplinary Team for best plan of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Centers Heath Care
Pawtucket, RI
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Supervised multiple COTAs and collaborated with fellow OTRs.
- Covered the DOR position responsibilites during the current DOR's absence.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills.
- Documented patient progress and outcomes in electronic health records according to regulatory standards.
- Managed and submitted HMO updates.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
- Utilized sensory integration techniques to assist patients with sensory processing disorders.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA06-2018
Skills
- Goal setting proficiency
- Treatment plan adjustment
- Adaptive equipment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family and patient education
- Direct patient care
- Staff education and training
- Geriatric treatment
Certification
Registered Occupational Therapist - 3/29/2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Centers Heath Care
04.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Occupational Therapist - 3/29/2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Worcester State University
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