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Kristan Magas

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Experienced and knowledgeable Occupational Therapist that is passionate about rehabilitation services to improve functional outcomes in order for clients to reach their highest potential.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
09.1998 - Current
  • Evaluate, treat and administer OT to neurological, orthopedic, multi-trauma and med-surgery patients in acute care setting
  • Served on Shared governance Partners Council to facilitate a multi disciplinary team to collaborate across departments
  • Participate in rounding with multidisciplinary team
  • Supervise OT students, mentored and educated new employees
  • Manage and schedule daily caseload of 120-200 patients among staff therapist
  • Lead for equipment purchasing and stocking OT supplies for SNU and acute care setting
  • Back up SNU OT


Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Novant Health, Inc
05.2005 - 02.2009

Provided outpatient OT services to a variety of neurological, post surgical and orthopedic patients

PRN Occupational Therapist

IHS Of Charlotte
02.1995 - 07.1998
  • Provided OT in sub acute hospital setting

Travel Occupational Therapist

Health Tour
10.1996 - 10.1997
  • Provided OT services in acute care, out patient and skilled nursing rehab settings


Home Health Occupational Therapist

Total Care, Inc
01.1996 - 10.1996

Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist

Mercy Hospital
10.1994 - 01.1996

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNC Chapel Hill

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Springfield College

Skills

  • Ability to interact in interdisciplinary settings with good collaboration and communication skills
  • Effective educator regarding rehabilitation levels and interventions to patients and families
  • Ability to asses lab values, social factors and functional status to determine best case dispositions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in EPIC

Volunteer Work

Red Cross

Salvation Army

Med Assist

Timeline

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Novant Health, Inc
05.2005 - 02.2009

Occupational Therapist

Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
09.1998 - Current

Travel Occupational Therapist

Health Tour
10.1996 - 10.1997

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Total Care, Inc
01.1996 - 10.1996

PRN Occupational Therapist

IHS Of Charlotte
02.1995 - 07.1998

Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist

Mercy Hospital
10.1994 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNC Chapel Hill

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Springfield College
Kristan Magas