Kelsie Friesz, OTR
Therapedia LLC
Keller,Texas
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for role with strong background in pediatric care and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to design and implement effective treatment plans, focusing on improving children's functional abilities. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and driven to achieve optimal results. Skilled in patient assessment, sensory integration, and family education, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Work History
Lead - Pediatric Occupational Therapist
7 Years 2 Months- Provided comprehensive occupational therapy services to pediatric clients (birth - 21) with Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological and genetic conditions, developmental delays, and Sensory Processing Disorder.
- Provided mentorship and clinical supervision to observational and fieldwork students, as well as onboarding support and guidance to newly hired therapists.
- Delivered direct patient care, including evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary care team to coordinate and optimize therapeutic interventions.
- Promoted "episodes of care" approach to support outcome-driven treatment and effective discharge planning.
- Experienced in navigating insurance requirements and documentation for Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
- Committed to ongoing professional development through active participation in conferences, workshops, and webinars focused on advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Provided occupational therapy services to pediatric clients (ages 3–12) with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder.
- Delivered direct patient care, including comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated effectively with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teams to ensure cohesive, multidisciplinary care.
- Educated and coached families on customized home programs to support skill generalization and promote optimal outcomes.
- Experienced in documentation, billing, and coordination of care for clients covered by Tricare and Medicaid.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Summa cum laude graduate
- Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society member
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
- Summa cum laude graduate
- Athenian Honor Society Member
Skills
Play-based therapy
Sensory integration
Pediatric assessments
Autism spectrum expertise
Feeding therapy
Interpersonal skills
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED) (6/14/2025 - Present)
Timeline
Lead - Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Therapedia LLC
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
The Shandy Clinic
03.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Texas Woman's University
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
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Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Vital Links: Therapeutic Listening Program for auditory defensiveness
- Handwriting Without Tears (K-5th grade)
- The CAN-EAT Approach
- DIR Floortime 101
- Empowering Self Regulation: Learning to Be Powerfully You