Krista Mobley
Lakewood,CO
Summary
A positive, experienced occupational therapist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Over 15 years of experience working with a wide variety of people in the geriatric population in both home settings and facilities. Strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Passionate in assisting people to reach their goals and highest potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Occupational Therapist- Outpatient
EmpowerMe Wellness
Arvada, CO
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluate, assess and develop personalized treatment plans for residents with a wide range of conditions in independent living facilities (ILF), assisted living facilities (ALF) and memory care.
- Educate patients on durable medical equipment (DME), adaptive techniques and energy conservation strategies to maintain, restore and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent future injury or disability.
- Use therapeutic exercises and activities to improve functional mobility, dynamic balance, strength, activity tolerance and range of motion in patients to increase safety and independence with instrumental/activities of daily living (I/ADL).
- Lead group aqua and balance/strengthening classes focused on increasing safety and decreasing fall risk.
- Participating in cross functional collaboration with physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, certified nurse assistants, activities director/staff, administration and family to provide continuity of patient care.
- Directly supervising and fostering positive relationship with certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA)
Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Alliant Home Health
Westminster, CO
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed and evaluated patient's functional abilities in their home environment to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed patient centered treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including, physical therapy, speech therapy, social worker, nursing, certified nurse assistants, primary physician and family to provide comprehensive treatment for patients.
- Educated and instructed patients and families in instrumental/activities of daily living (I/ADL) techniques, durable medical equipment (DME), adaptive equipment, energy conservation strategies and home modification recommendations to optimize recovery and safety.
Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Visiting Nurses Association
Wheat Ridge, CO
04.2015 - 11.2021
- Directly supervised and taught level I and level II occupational therapy students.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's functional abilities in their home environment to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including, physical therapist, speech therapist, social worker, nursing, certified nurse assistants and primary care physician to provide comprehensive plan of care.
- Instructed patients and families in instrumental/activities of daily living (I/ADL) techniques, durable medical equipment (DME), adaptive equipment, energy conservation strategies and home modification recommendations to maximize safety and independence in home environment.
Occupational Therapist- Post Acute Rehabilitation
Center At Lincoln
Parker, CO
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluated and assessed patient's safety and independence with instrumental/activities of daily living (I/ADL) and functional mobility to determine necessary interventions to support recovery and gauge readiness for discharge.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Designed therapeutic activities, provided therapeutic exercise programs and taught group classes to improve dynamic balance, physical strength, coordination and safety skills.
- Provided instruction in the use of durable medical equipment (DME) and adaptive equipment to increase safety and independence.
- Participated in cross functional collaboration to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Completed home assessments prior to discharge to increase safety and success after discharge.
- Use of modalities: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), electrical stimulation, ultrasound, application of heat and cold and infrared light for management of acute or chronic pain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSBachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Reliable with strong work ethic
- Patient focused therapy
- Cross functional collaboration
- Durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment training
- Patient and family relations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Timely documentation
- Thorough home and workplace evaluations
Certification
- Certified: National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) -6/2002 to present. Expires 3/2025
- Licensed: Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) - 1/2009 to present. Expires 12/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider- American Heart Association - 8/2022 to present. Expires 8/2024
Timeline
Occupational Therapist- Outpatient
EmpowerMe Wellness
12.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Alliant Home Health
12.2021 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapist- Home Health
Visiting Nurses Association
04.2015 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapist- Post Acute Rehabilitation
Center At Lincoln
10.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Memberships
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado (OTAC)
Memberships
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado (OTAC)
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