Laney Rider
Newark,AR
Summary
Motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking employment in pediatric clinical setting. Committed to and compassionate about providing client centered care to enhance the quality of life and independence for all clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L; Case Coordinator
Gross Therapy Services
10.2022 - Current
- Four years experience working in a school setting collaborating with supervising OTR to develop and carry out individualized treatment plans/interventions to improve academic success of students grades K-12. Three years experience acting as case coordinator managing contract caseloads and acting as communication liaison between Gross Therapy Services and Melbourne School District.
COTA/L
Zion Therapy Services
11.2023 - 06.2024
- PRN experience utilizing Hippotherapy as therapeutic tool to enhance sensory processing and sensory motor function to help pediatric clients meet functional goals and foster independence with daily occupations.
COTA/L
McBryde Therapy Ops
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Two years experience at McBryde Therapy OPS utilizing Hippotherapy as therapeutic tool to enhance sensory processing and sensory motor function to help pediatric clients meet functional goals and foster independence with daily occupations.
- PRN experience at McBryde Therapy OPS in a pediatric clinic setting working in collaboration with supervising OTR to implement individualized treatment plans to help pediatric clients improve sensory processing, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social interaction skills for improved independence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2022
Certificate of Proficiency - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Arkansas Community College
Batesville, AR05.2020
Skills
- Four years experience as COTA/L working in various clinical settings including:
- School (K-12)
- Pediatric Clinic
- Adult Outpatient Clinic
- Hippotherapy Arena/Barn
- Proficient with multiple EMR/Documentation Software's:
- STRATA EMR
- PROMPT EMR
Certification
- LSVT BIG Training - 08/13/2023
- Pelvic Health Training- 12/14/2024
Timeline
COTA/L
Zion Therapy Services
11.2023 - 06.2024
COTA/L
McBryde Therapy Ops
06.2023 - 06.2024
COTA/L; Case Coordinator
Gross Therapy Services
10.2022 - Current
Certificate of Proficiency - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Arkansas Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Arkansas State University
Field Work Experience
STARS ACADEMY PEDIATRIC CLINIC
- March 2022 - May 2022, Batesville AR
- Fieldwork Educator: Todd Sanders
- Fieldwork Contact: (870)476-1262
- Job Duties:
- Collaborate with supervising OTR to implement and carry out individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients to increase functional independence with daily occupations.
- Conduct treatment sessions and complete daily documentation.
- Observe pediatric evaluations to improve understanding of the evaluation process to increase job related knowledge/skills.
Baxter Regional Medical Center Inpatient Rehab Unit
- May 2022 - July 2022, Mountain Home AR
- Fieldwork Educator: Todd Sanders
- Fieldwork Contact: (870)476-1262
- Job Duties:
- Implement and carry out individualized treatment plans/interventions for clients placed on Inpatient Rehab floor to increase functional independence with ADLS/IADLS in preparation for discharge to home setting.
- Complete all documentation related to daily treatments/interventions.
- Observe ADLS/task assessments performed by supervising clinical instructor (COTA) to increase understanding of functional performance scale scores and the importance of task modification/use of adaptive equipment to foster independence with ADLS.
Northeast Arkansas Regional Recovery Center (NEARRC)
- August 2021 - December 2021, Jonesboro AR
- Fieldwork Educator: Andrea Brown
- Fieldwork Contact: anbrown@astate.edu
- Job Duties:
- Observe client interaction
- Observe therapist intervention
- Plan/coordinate and lead group meetings