Leah Peshkin
Haddon Heights
Summary
Post-graduate student with a doctorate in occupational therapy, possessing strong clinical expertise and a commitment to enhancing patients' overall well-being, independence, and quality of life. Demonstrates effective collaboration and trusted relationships with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care. Proven leadership, organizational, and time management skills, complemented by effective communication abilities, to ensure efficient management of clinical responsibilities to provide the best patient care. Driven, motivated, and committed to advancing my clinical expertise in the field of occupational therapy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fieldwork Level II OTD Student
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Acute Care Inpatient
Venice
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Completed an intensive 12-week clinical rotation in an inpatient acute care hospital setting under OTR/L supervision.
- Co-treated and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Provided care for patients across Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiovascular, Medical Surgery, PACU, General Medicine, and Emergency Department.
Doctoral Capstone Student
Chester Senior Center
Chester
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted a 14-week doctoral capstone research study, required for Widener University’s OTD program, implementing 6 OT-based educational modules with the use of ICT devices to increase health management among the older adult population.
Fieldwork Level II OTD Student
Widener University's Child Development Center
Chester
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained experience in a non-traditional OT setting for 12 weeks, educating and delivering OT services, sensory and behavioral integration, and developmental interventions to children aged 2-5 years old.
- Practiced administering standardized assessments with parent consent.
- Worked 1-on-1 with a few students with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, and more.
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
CareOne Skilled Nursing Facility
Moorestown
01.2024 - 02.2024
- 20 hours of clinical experience at a skilled nursing facility, under OTR/L supervision.
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
Crozer-Chester medical Center- Acute Care
Chester
11.2023 - 12.2023
- 20 hours of clinical experience in the acute care setting, under OTR/L supervision.
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
Philadelphia Hand and Shoulder Center
Haverford
06.2023 - 07.2023
- 20 hours of clinical experience in an outpatient hand and shoulder facility, under OTR/L supervision.
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
The Barn at Springbrook Farm
West Chester
04.2023 - 05.2023
- 20 hours of non-traditional experience, engaging the pediatric population through animal therapy and sensory interventions.
Senior Caregiver
Private Care
West Deptford
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Caregiver for a 78-year-old male who presented with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.
Fieldwork Level 1 OTD Student
Spectrum Sports
Voorhees
11.2022 - 12.2022
- 20 hours of non-traditional experience, aiding the pediatric population with various developmental and intellectual diagnoses via play, sport, and exercise-adapted activities.
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Bancroft
Mount Laurel
08.2020 - 04.2021
Volunteer Student Observer
My Child's Therapy
Feasterville Trevose
07.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer Student Observer
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
Bala Cynwyd
10.2019 - 03.2020
Student Intern
Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
Philadelphia
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer Student Observer
Chestnut Hill College Athletic Training Department
Philadelphia
11.2018 - 04.2019
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
Widener University
Chester, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Biology
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ06-2016
Skills
- Pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Diverse health conditions/diagnoses
- Traditional and non-traditional OT settings
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Patient and caregiver education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Co-treatment with other therapy disciplines
- Clinical application expertise
- Medical chart reviews
- SOAP note documentation
- Screening and evaluation
- OT Interventions
- Standardized assessment administration
- Clinical research experience
- Assistive technology, devices, and adaptive equipment
- Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency
- Data collection and analysis
- 3-D printing
- Community outreach
- Restaurant server/bartender experience
- Retail sales
- Direct support services
- Leadership capabilities
- Effective communication skills
- Student funds management
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award- Accumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher, 2025
- Sigma Zeta National Honors Society, 2020
- NCAA Division II Conference Athlete of the Week Honor Roll, 2016-2019
- Student-Athlete Honor Roll and Dean's List, 2016-2019
- High School National Honors Society, 2012-2016
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association – Current Member
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association – Current Member
- Student Fundraiser Officer for Chester Community Clinic, 2022-2024
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified, 2025
- CarFIT Certified, 2024
- Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Certified, 2024
- MoCA Cognitive Assessment Certified, 2024
Timeline
Doctoral Capstone Student
Chester Senior Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Fieldwork Level II OTD Student
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Acute Care Inpatient
09.2024 - 11.2025
Fieldwork Level II OTD Student
Widener University's Child Development Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
CareOne Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2024 - 02.2024
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
Crozer-Chester medical Center- Acute Care
11.2023 - 12.2023
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
Philadelphia Hand and Shoulder Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Fieldwork Level I OTD Student
The Barn at Springbrook Farm
04.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Caregiver
Private Care
02.2023 - 04.2023
Fieldwork Level 1 OTD Student
Spectrum Sports
11.2022 - 12.2022
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Bancroft
08.2020 - 04.2021
Volunteer Student Observer
My Child's Therapy
07.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer Student Observer
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 03.2020
Student Intern
Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer Student Observer
Chestnut Hill College Athletic Training Department
11.2018 - 04.2019
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Biology
Chestnut Hill College
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
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