Kelly Jo Milano
Ossining
Summary
Experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with a strong background in pediatric rehabilitation. I am dedicated to mentoring and supervising staff and students to support high quality patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Provide mentorship and supervision to Occupational Therapist's. Guide therapists in evaluating and treating children with diverse medical conditions.
- Continued to develop and enhance the Occupational Therapy Student Program, providing structured supervision, mentorship, and training for aspiring Occupational Therapists.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, socials workers, therapy staff and caregivers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided hospital wide education specializing in person centered behavior management in my role as a certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer.
Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
09.2010 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for children of ages.
- Implemented evidence based interventions to improve patients functional abilities and facilitate independence.
- Conducted in-service training sessions for staff members on various topics related to occupational therapy and patient care.
- Provide education and training to patients and families to maximize functional outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
John A. Coleman School
White Plains, NY
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and other professionals to establish goals and strategies that promote student success in the classroom setting.
Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
09.2002 - 08.2008
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans for patients with various conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT05-2002
Skills
- Mentorship and Supervision
- Program Development & Implementation
- Quality Improvement
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
09.2010 - 01.2023
Occupational Therapist
John A. Coleman School
08.2008 - 09.2010
Occupational Therapist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
09.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Hartford