Linda Toyama-Yee
Durham,NC
Summary
Licensed occupational therapist with 30 years experience working with clients/students throughout the age spectrum in the the hospital, school, and home setting. Excellent verbal and written communication, complex problem-solving and time management abilities. Versatile in adapting to diverse client populations while developing targeted treatment plans to support individual strengths and needs Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Occupational Therapist
EDU Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct and consultation services
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- .Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Facilitated patient independence in daily living activities, employing adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
- Improved functional outcomes for pediatric patients by integrating play-based therapy techniques into treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
School Health Occupational Therapist
Durham Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2022
- Provided direct and consultation services.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Provided direct and consultation services.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Triangle Therapy
01.2007 - 05.2015
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Provided direct and consultation therapy services.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
- Knowledge and use of occupational theories, models, practice, principles, and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of regulations and policies that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice
- Sensory Integration
- Neuro Developmental Therapy
- Handwriting Intervention
- Feeding Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Group Therapy
- Family and patient education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation ability
- Excellent Communication
- CPR/AED
Timeline
School Health Occupational Therapist
EDU Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2024
School Health Occupational Therapist
Durham Public Schools
01.2011 - 06.2022
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Triangle Therapy
01.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Southern California
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