Lauren Tepe
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in both geriatric and pediatric settings, skilled in developing effective treatment plans and conducting thorough evaluations. Proven ability to enhance patient independence through compassionate care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in dementia, sensory processing, feeding and family education, fostering improved outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist PRN
Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice
01.2025 - Current
- Completed home therapy evaluations and assessments to recommend best plan of care for individual patients.
- Performed home assessments and recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent re-hospitalization.
Occupational Therapist PRN
Laurels Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- Performed evaluations and developed treatment plans for individual residents.
- Maintained an average productivity of 92%
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Assessed patients for custom seating and wheelchair needs
Occupational Therapist Part Time
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted developmental evaluations and assessments including HELP, BDI-3, M-CHAT, SPM-2
- Provided parent education to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges in both clinic and home-based settings
- Collaborated with local school districts to establish effective transition plans
Occupational Therapist Full Time
Meadow Grove Transitional Care
06.2021 - Current
- Performed evaluations and quarterly screenings to recommend best treatment for skilled and long term residents in a 100 bed facility
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Supervised Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Developed long term resident restorative programs
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Occupational Therapist Part Time
Spectrum Therapy, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted and interpreted evaluations for students of various physical, mental and emotional impairments across three schools
- Developed Individual Education Plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Supervised Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2016
Skills
- Post Acute Rehabilitation
- Adaptive/Assistive devices
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Sensory Diets
- Home Modification
- Dementia and Sensory Challenges
- Supervisory roles
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neuro re-education
- Home Exercise Programs
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Trauma Informed Care
- Sequential Oral Sensory feeding approach trained Feeding Therapist
- Proficient in the use of HCHB and Rehab Optima/ NetHealth
Certification
- Ohio Occupational Therapy License
- California Occupational Therapy License
- SOS Trained Feeding Therapist
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Occupational Therapist PRN
Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist PRN
Laurels Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist Part Time
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist Part Time
Spectrum Therapy, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
Occupational Therapist Full Time
Meadow Grove Transitional Care
06.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
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