Kelly Giaquinto
Bedford,United States
Summary
Dedicated occupational therapist with extensive pediatric experience providing tailored therapy for students aged 3-21. Successfully managed caseloads for students and coordinated clinical training for master's and doctoral students, enhancing therapy outcomes and educational collaboration.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Medford Public Schools
Medford, United States
08.1997 - Current
- Provided individual and group occupational therapy services for students aged 3-21 across all grades.
- Evaluate 75-100 students each year.
- Managed caseload primarily consisting of autistic students, those with developmental delays, physical disabilities, and sensory processing difficulties.
- Coordinated master's and doctoral occupational therapy students in partnership with Tufts University.
OT Outpatient Clinical Coordinator
Franciscan Children's Hospital
07.1993 - 08.1997
- Responsible for screening and assigning all occupational therapy outpatients and supervising the therapists working with them.
- Treated children ranging in age from infancy to 21 as part of FCH's residential assessment program, evaluation program, cognitive behavioral program, pedicare/early intervention programs, and Kennedy Day School.
Occupational Therapist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.1992 - 07.1997
- Supervised occupational therapy services for adult and child psychiatric units.
- Contracted to provide therapy at five elementary schools under Riverside Pediatric Therapies.
Occupational Therapist
Charles River Hospital
04.1990 - 04.1992
- Provided occupational therapy services to adolescents in two inpatient psychiatric units, focusing on individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-1989
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Child development expertise
- Clinical supervision
- Evaluation skills
- Activity analysis
- Best practices adherence
- Collaboration techniques
- Communication skills
Certification
BLS and CPR, American Red Cross, 05/01/24
Creative Accomplishments
- Co-authored a chapter titled 'Play' in the 3rd Edition of the textbook Foundations of Practice for the Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant pending publication by Slack, Inc., Slack, Inc, 09/01/23
- Authored Goodness, Gracie!, a children's book for self regulation, 01/2025, Square Tree Publishing
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Fieldwork Educator Award - New England Occupational Therapy Educational Council. This award is given in recognition of members who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the clinical education of occupational therapy students or to the professional development, leadership, and advancement of clinical educators., Outstanding Fieldwork Educator Award, New England Occupational Therapy Educational Council (NEOTEC)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Medford Public Schools
08.1997 - Current
OT Outpatient Clinical Coordinator
Franciscan Children's Hospital
07.1993 - 08.1997
Occupational Therapist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.1992 - 07.1997
Occupational Therapist
Charles River Hospital
04.1990 - 04.1992
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mount Mary University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire