LEAH THACKERAY, OTR/L
Centerville,UT
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist PRN
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah
01.2024 - Current
- Prioritize efficient and thorough chart reviews to provide the best-quality care for each patient
- Educate patients and caregivers on proper body mechanics to prevent injury and promote safety
- Conduct a comprehensive evaluation to create client-centered and occupation-based goals
Nutrition Representative
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained junior staff in an approachable and trustworthy way to promote a cohesive environment
- Initiated for additional responsibilities to facilitate efficient workflow, foster trust with supervisors, and enhance collaboration with team members.
- Provided compassionate and effective care towards all patients.
OTS, Fieldwork Level 2
Neilsen Rehab Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with patients and caregivers to recommend the appropriate adaptive equipment needed to prepare for discharge
- Co-treated with an interdisciplinary team to engage patients during community outings aimed at promoting community reintegration
- Improved patients’ executive functioning, gross and fine motor skills, and independence in self-care through consistent treatment sessions
OTS, Fieldwork Level 2
Utah State Hospital
Provo, Utah
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated with the occupational therapy team to develop a group schedule that enhances the effectiveness and consistency of group sessions
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide consultation and advocacy for patients
- Implemented personalized and innovative treatments that were tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient
Therapy Tech
Mountain Land Physical Therapy
Holladay, Utah
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated effective use of equipment and techniques to enhance the range of motion and functional strength of all patients
- Customized weekly schedule that takes into account the availability of each patient
- Allocated each individuals PAMS in the correct body position to optimize function
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Utah
12.2023
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
University of Utah
05.2020
Skills
- Program Development
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Reasoning
- Strong Human Relations
- Effective Communication
- Discharge Planning
- Group Therapy
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR and AED Certification
- Utah Professional Occupational Therapy License 12/23
Additional Experience
OTS, Fieldwork Level 1 07/22 to 03/23
- Program Development for Volunteers of America
- Home Health with Cindy Becker
- Outpatient Pediatric at Children in Motion
- Outpatient Mental Health at House of Hope
- Research Project with Beth Cardell
Timeline
Occupational Therapist PRN
Intermountain Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
OTS, Fieldwork Level 2
Neilsen Rehab Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
OTS, Fieldwork Level 2
Utah State Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nutrition Representative
University of Utah Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2024
Therapy Tech
Mountain Land Physical Therapy
10.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
University of Utah