Proficient, team player with the goal of providing patients with quality, personalized treatment. Looking to bring 20 plus years of outpatient hand therapy experience while continuing to grow and expand skills as a therapist.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
The Hand & Upper Extremity Center Of Georgia
Alpharetta, GA
07.2006 - Current
Evaluates, treats patients with upper extremity orthopedic issues including cumulative trauma diagnosis, post-surgical fractures, finger dislocations, tendon repairs, nerve repairs, tendon transfers, nerve decompressions and transpositions, salvage procedures, and congenital issues.
Fabricates orthosis for upper extremity diagnoses such as nerve transpositions, elbow to hand fractures, tendon and nerve repairs, tendon transfers, and burns.
Works directly with hand surgeons on post surgical treatment plans.
Managed therapy schedule for two clinics.
Managed payroll for occupational therapy clinics.
Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans
Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals
Prioritized opportunities for performance improvement
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
Occupational Therapist
HealthSouth
Tampa, Alpharetta , FL & GA
06.2001 - 06.2006
Evaluated and treated outpatient upper extremity therapy patients.
Education
Masters of Occupational Therapy -
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
03.1998
Skills
Assesses and treats upper extremity diagnoses
Fabricates splints efficiently
Communicates with medical team and other treating therapists to ensure quality treatment and continuity of care
Competent with use of modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation
Documents treatment with detail and clarity to improve patient's quality of care
Proficient with billing under Medicare guidelines and other insurance provider rules
Effective in using interpersonal skills to develop trust with patients
Demonstrates flexibility in quick fast paced work setting
Administrative/Clinical Assistant at Miki & Alfonso Hand & Upper Extremity CenterAdministrative/Clinical Assistant at Miki & Alfonso Hand & Upper Extremity Center