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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Continuous Education
Languages
Affiliations
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KELLY A. BAGDASSIAN OTR/L, CLT

Racine,WI

Summary

Adaptable and energetic occupational therapist with background in providing patient-centered therapy in various healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in developing individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practice and therapeutic interventions. Strengths include exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities and working well with a team. Previous work has made significant impact on improving patients' physical abilities and enhancing overall quality of life.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA/ CITY OF HOPE
Zion, IL
10.2016 - 03.2025
  • Provide outpatient and inpatient oncology rehab services
  • Treat patients with a broad variety of cancer-related diagnoses
  • Coordinate patient care with doctors, case managers and rehab team
  • Implement various modalities to assist patient progress

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

HEALTHPRO REHABILITATION
Glenview, IL
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Provided OT services to ECF/SNF/ALF as part of a multi-disciplinarian team
  • Treated various diagnoses in multiple settings as needed
  • Tailored documentation requirements to serve Medicare guidelines

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PRESBYTERIAN HOMES
Lake Forest, IL
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Patient evaluation and treatment in a ECF/SNF
  • Worked closely with Nursing and Rehab team

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PINNACLE HOME HEALTH
Lindenhurst, IL
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Performed home health services to varied patients
  • Worked as part of a multi-disciplinarian team
  • Assisted patients to provide the necessary tools to maximize their independence

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

ALLIANCE REHAB
Oak Brook, IL
06.2008 - 04.2013
  • Contracted to Victory Lakes Care Center – Lindenhurst, IL
  • Worked closely with Nursing and Rehab to treat cardiac, CVA, orthopedic and dementia patients
  • Performed home safety assessment

Education

CERTIFIED LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST -

NORTON SCHOOL OF LYMPHATIC THERAPY
06.2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE
Milwaukee, WI
12.2000

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Home safety assessment
  • Therapeutic modalities
  • Patient rapport building
  • Ergonomic assessments

Certification

CERTIFIED LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST, NORTON SCHOOL OF LYMPHATIC THERAPY, 06/01/21

Continuous Education

  • Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist Certification (CEAS 1)
  • John Barnes MFR Course 1
  • Kinesiology and Treatment of the Shoulder and Elbow
  • Rehabilitation of the Hand
  • Autism: Building Bridges from Isolation to Interaction
  • Handwriting Without Tears
  • Boheme Workshops-Implementing Therapies in the Classroom Setting
  • Foundational Skills for Handwriting Prevention and Remediation for students with Handwriting Difficulties
  • Essentials in Craniosacral Therapy

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Italian
Limited

Affiliations

Spending time out of doors any time of the year with people, pets, biking, hiking and getting dirty, as well as volunteering in a Bible educational program.

Timeline

LEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA/ CITY OF HOPE
10.2016 - 03.2025

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

HEALTHPRO REHABILITATION
07.2015 - 10.2016

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PRESBYTERIAN HOMES
05.2013 - 07.2015

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PINNACLE HOME HEALTH
09.2012 - 05.2013

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

ALLIANCE REHAB
06.2008 - 04.2013

CERTIFIED LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST -

NORTON SCHOOL OF LYMPHATIC THERAPY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE
KELLY A. BAGDASSIAN OTR/L, CLT