Katie Hardman
Greer,SC
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with 20 years of experience in pediatric and adult populations. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and collaboration with other therapists. Caring and passionate about increasing my patients skills in activities of daily living and meeting their developmental milestones.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Magnolia Therapy Group
Greenville, SC
07.2022 - Current
- Provide occupational therapy interventions for pediatric patients ages birth - 15 in clinic and home settings under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement individualized treatment plans targeting fine motor development, sensory processing, gross motor coordination and functional independence.
- Provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers to support developmental milestones.
- Collaborate speech language pathologists, physical therapists and early intervention providers to coordinate multi-disciplinary care.
- Support pediatric feeding and oral motor development using techniques learned through the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol Training.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Weston Group Therapy
Greer, SC
01.2006 - 07.2022
- Lead Therapist in my ALF building from 2016 to 2022
- Responsible for incoming patient orders, demographics, meeting with families, ED of building regarding patient status/new admits/solutions for problems that arise
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding
- Helped to improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in ALF setting
- Partnerships with NHC Homecare and Interim Healthcare within ALF communities
- Completed educational in-services for staff members on body mechanics and transfer training
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2005
Skills
- Communication skills
- Hard working
- Problem Solving
- Fast Learner
- Creative
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Magnolia Therapy Group
07.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Weston Group Therapy
01.2006 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Greenville Technical College