Kayla Farrell
Patton,PA
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Qualified clinician with 3 years of experience building personal confidence among clients living with varying disorders and functional impairments. Proven ability to assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes and enhance quality of life. Passionate about fostering client independence and promoting participation in meaningful occupations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Home Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
- Make home visits to patients in designated geographical territories.
- Evaluate patients with use of standardized assessments to obtain and interpret data necessary to develop an individualized plan of care for skilled treatment and intervention implementation.
- Provide skilled Occupational Therapy services in collaboration with the referring physician, interdisciplinary team, and family members to assist patients in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of Occupational Therapy Practice.
- Evaluate patients' home environment for barriers to safe and independent living, identifying DME needs and environmental adaptations to optimize safety and independence within their home.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Bayada Home Health Care
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Made home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Performed thorough evaluations of clients' functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL/IADL performance.
- Assessed cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance to develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluated the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living.
- Identified equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Evaluated and assessed residents to determine functional status, endurance, visual coordination, motor skills, and environmental hazards or barriers to independent living.
- Established and implemented treatment plans in conjunction to participating in multidisciplinary care.
- Coordinated with residents, family, and care team members to determine residents' need for adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and environmental adaptations.
- Supervised Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in implementing skilled Occupational Therapy plan of care.
- Revised plan of care to enhance functional outcomes of the resident and participated in discharge planning.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Saber Healthcare Group
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Screened residents to establish functional deficit areas and need for Skilled Occupational Therapy Intervention.
- Evaluated residents to obtain and interpret data necessary for developing a plan of care for skilled treatment and intervention implementation.
- Coordinated with residents, family, and care team members to establish treatment plans to include functional outcomes and methods to achieve identified functional outcomes.
- Implemented treatment plans directly and supervised skilled interventions provided by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Participated in discharge planning to include implementing home assessments and recommending necessary durable medical and adaptive equipment.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Apex Rehabilitation Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Acquired by Saber Healthcare Group in July 2023.
- Screened residents to determine a need for Skilled Occupational Therapy Intervention.
- Evaluated residents to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Coordinated with residents, family, and care team members to develop treatment plans including goals and methods to achieve residents' identified goals.
- Implemented treatment plans directly and supervised treatment by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Participated in discharge planning and recommended necessary durable medical and adaptive equipment for residents.
- Participated in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Saint Francis University (SFU)
Loretto, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Saint Francis University (SFU)
Loretto, PA05.2021
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills to ensure optimal client care
- Knowledge of established and evolving evidence-based practices
- Proficient clinical judgment and decision making skills
- Skill in monitoring clients' response to interventions and modifying treatment plans to ensure optimal client-centered care and satisfaction
- Skill in assigning and supervising a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Clinical screening, evaluation, administration, and interpretation skills
- Proficient in timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Proficient in performing home assessments and recommending appropriate environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and durable medical equipment
- Skill in implementing effective use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Microsoft Office Applications
- PointCare, Medbridge, Matrix Care, Casamba, Net Health, and EPIC Applications
Certification
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License
- Maryland Occupational Therapist License
Clearances
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Criminal Clearance
- FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
- Mandated Reporter Training
- CPR Certified
- NBCOT Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Home Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
Registered Occupational Therapist
Bayada Home Health Care
09.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Occupational Therapist
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
08.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Occupational Therapist
Saber Healthcare Group
07.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Occupational Therapist
Apex Rehabilitation Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Saint Francis University (SFU)
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Saint Francis University (SFU)