Leah Soliman, OTD, OTR/L

• Collaborated with Thomas Jefferson University faculty mentor to develop a skills training program for Direct Support

Professionals (DSPs) who provide care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

• Applied evidence-based, ethical, and clinical decision-making approaches.

• Focused on clinical practice skills and program/policy development.

• Presented a poster at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Annual Conference June 2025.

• Gathered patient information from medical records and interviews to assess functional status (ADLs, ROM, strength,

cognition, and pain).

• Collaborated with patients, families, and a healthcare team to establish client-centered goals and occupation-based

interventions to promote functional independence.

• Built rapport and motivated patients to participate through effective communication.

• Assisted patients with bed mobility, sit-to-stand transfers, and functional mobility using proper techniques and adaptive

equipment.

• Applied safety measures, infection control protocols, and universal precautions to ensure the well-being of patients.

•. Managed a caseload and prioritized tasks to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in a fast-paced environment.

• Conducted evaluations of upper extremity conditions, including ROM, strength, edema, sensory, coordination, and

functional assessments.

• Developed individualized intervention plans based on evaluation findings, client goals, and evidence-based practices.

• Implemented interventions including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and

activity modifications to improve functional outcomes.

• Designed and fabricated custom orthoses for joint support, immobilization, or mobilization, enhancing recovery and

function.

• Assisted in care of post-surgical wound care, including dressing changes and infection monitoring.

• Educated clients on their conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.

• Maintained accurate and timely records of evaluations, interventions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in

compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Observed evaluations and treatments in inpatient rehabilitation for individuals recovering from cardiac events, orthopedic surgeries, and cerebrovascular accidents.

• Observed school-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for students ages 7-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other varying diagnoses.

• Assisted occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Assisted with the implementation of patient-specific interventions.
• Adhered to ethical and confidentiality standards in handling patient information and interactions.