Effective at patient assessments, treatment planning and progress updates. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration, and documentation of results for patients working through occupational therapy protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Timber Springs Transitonal Care
Boise, Idaho
08.2022 - Current
Perform skilled OT evaluations, interventions and reassessments Subacute Rehab and Outpatient services.
Developed customized treatment plans based on individual patient goals and conditions.
Implement therapeutic interventions to rehab patients to their highest functional level possible
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement coordinated patient care strategies.
Document patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Home Health
Boise, Idaho
08.2005 - 08.2022
Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
Developed customized treatment plans based on individual patient goals and conditions.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' physical and emotional well-being.
Maintained highest productivity standard and built strong relationships with co-workers all disciplines. Reliable, flexible, willing to assist other branches when needed.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Guardian Home Health Care
Nampa, Idaho
06.2005 - 08.2012
Directed rehabilitation services, building an outstanding team of PT, OT, ST providing the highest quality HH therapy services to our community.
Built strong rehab teams and helped with growth across multiple branch offices across Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.
Developed training programs for staff on best practices in rehabilitation techniques, enhancing service outcomes.
Built strong relationships and communication between Rehab, Nursing, Social Services to provide quality team approach.
Occupational Therapist, Rehab Services Manager
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
Boise, Idaho
08.1998 - 08.2005
Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility and function
Provided OT services to Subacute Rehab Unit and Long Term care residents, highly productive, team player/builder
Promoted to Rehab Services Manager instrumental in helping survive PPS in vibrant Subacute rehab setting.
Built an amazing strong rehab team/interdisciplinary team leading our company division in pt satisfaction, outcomes and staff retention/happiness
Occupational Therapist
Mountain Land Rehabilitation
Boise, Idaho
10.1995 - 08.1998
Evaluated patients' needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patients' physical abilities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
08.1992 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Carroll College
Helena, MT
08.1990 - 08.1995
Skills
Highly skilled OT in adult and geriatric rehab rehabilitation
Positive team player/builder
Skilled assessments and adapting POC for optimal pt outcomes