Kim Crowe
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Piedmont Athens Regional, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication. Skilled in critical thinking and collaboration, I developed customized therapy plans that improved children's independence and participation in play, self-help skills, and pre-academic/academic skills, while fostering strong relationships with families to support their development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Piedmont Athens Regional
10.1992 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients. Utilized standardized assessments such as Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-3), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-3), Motor Free visual Perceptual Test (MVPT-4), and Sensory Processing Measure (SPM-2).
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child. Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Prioritized client safety at all times, adhering to best practices for infection control and maintaining a clean, organized therapy space.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services and facilitated successful transition of clients from therapy services into community programs or extracurricular activities by connecting families with relevant resources and supports.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation and completing in a timely manner, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Implemented creative problem-solving methods to address complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions in pediatric clients.
- Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Collaborated and coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA08-1992
Skills
- Patient and family education
- Critical thinking in clinical reasoning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking/Task prioritization
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team members in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Piedmont Athens Regional to design and implement developmental care in this unit. Treated neonatal infants and educated family members on care for their children while in the hospital and after discharge. Continued this on an outpatient basis as a developmental follow up clinic for children was formed for those who were born prematurely or who were at risk for developmental delays.
Mentored and educated numerous new staff members and students to increase their knowledge and skills in treating pediatric patients in outpatient rehabilitation.
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Modalities certified
- BLS certification- Last updated in April 2025
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Piedmont Athens Regional
10.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
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