Katie Peck
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
01.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized therapy programs for patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
- Established strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Evaluated assistive technology options for patients with physical limitations, recommending devices that best met their needs for daily living tasks.
- Conducted evaluations of patients'' abilities and limitations, guiding the creation of appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
- Mentored junior therapists, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Streamlined department processes by developing efficient documentation templates and protocols, reducing time spent on administrative tasks while maintaining compliance standards.
- Established open channels of communication between employees and management regarding all health and safety concerns, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews, assessing candidate skills and cultural fit for successful placements.
Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care
University of Maryland - Shock Trauma Center
05.2014 - Current
- Conduct evaluations (MMT, ROM, ASIA, Sensory, General Cognitive Assessment)
- Implement individual interventions, discharge plans, and family training for various diagnoses (i.e
- Neurological dysfunctions, multi-trauma, orthopedics, and complex medical diagnoses)
- Manage and prioritize 4 high discharge IMC units.
Staff Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation
University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute
03.2014 - 01.2022
- Conduct evaluations (MMT, ROM, ASIA, Sensory, General Cognitive Assessment)
- Conduct wheelchair seating and mobility assessments and generate specifications for manual and power mobility for a variety of diagnoses
- Implement individual and group interventions, monthly care plans, and discharge plans for various diagnoses (i.e
- Neurological dysfunctions, multi-trauma/orthopedics, and comprehensive medical diagnoses)
- Supervise and train entry level OTRs, COTAs, and Level I and II Occupational Therapy Students
- Submit letters of medical necessity to justify need for ongoing therapy and medical equipment
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to determine patient needs
- Maintain clinical caseload, initial, daily, and weekly documentation.
Contract Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing
Rafael Convalescent Hospital
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Conduct evaluations (MMT, ROM, Sensory, General Cognitive Assessment)
- Assess patient needs and modify care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy interventions
- Observe and report patient progress and/or changes in patient status to Physician and appropriate interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in team meetings to determine long term planning for each patient on caseload.
Contract Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care
University of Maryland - Shock Trauma Center
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Conduct evaluations (MMT, ROM, ASIA, Sensory, General Cognitive Assessment)
- Implement individual interventions, discharge plans, and family training for various diagnoses (i.e
- Neurological dysfunctions, multi-trauma, orthopedics, and complex medical diagnoses)
- Manage and prioritize 4 high discharge IMC units.
Staff Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
08.2007 - 10.2012
- Conduct evaluations (MMT, ROM, ASIA, Sensory, FIM, MVPT, General Cognitive Assessment)
- Implement individual and group interventions, weekly care plans, and discharge plans for various diagnoses (i.e
- Neurological dysfunctions, multi-trauma/orthopedics, and comprehensive medical diagnoses)
- Supervise and train entry level OTRs, COTAs, and Level I and II Occupational Therapy Students
- Organize and teach patient education classes to Spinal Cord/Multi-Trauma patients
- Participate in family meetings and caregiver training to facilitate safe discharge home
- Submit letters of medical necessity to justify need for ongoing therapy and medical equipment
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to determine discharge plans and estimated length of stay for patients
- Maintain clinical caseload, initial, daily, and weekly documentation
- Coordinate and adjust daily schedule board for entire unit.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.2007
B.A. Exercise Science -
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH01.2005
Skills
- Advanced Assessment
- Client-centered approach
- Activity analysis
- Clinical reasoning
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair Seating
- EMR - Epic Super User and Credientialed Trainer
- Certified in CPR/AED
Occupation
Occupational Therapist
Additional Qualifications
- NBCOT Certification Number: 235570
- Member American Occupational Therapy Association
- CPR Certified
- NCI (Non-Crisis Intervention) Certified
- Modality Certified in Electrical Stimulation/Ultrasound
- FIM Certified
- Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner (CKTP)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
01.2022 - Current
Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care
University of Maryland - Shock Trauma Center
05.2014 - Current
Staff Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation
University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute
03.2014 - 01.2022
Contract Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing
Rafael Convalescent Hospital
05.2013 - 12.2013
Contract Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care
University of Maryland - Shock Trauma Center
10.2012 - 05.2013
Staff Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
08.2007 - 10.2012
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Exercise Science -
John Carroll University
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