Lindsey Oshel
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of clinical experience specializing in evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy across outpatient, early intervention, home health, school-based, and travel therapy settings. Experienced in developmental & early intervention assessments, caregiver coaching, sensory integration, feeding therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about delivering family-centered care that promotes independence, participation, and meaningful outcomes for children and their families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Administered individualized therapy programs to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs to promote recovery.
- Completed 50+ evaluations to identify patient needs and establish treatment goals effectively.
- Utilized electronic health records systems to document patient progress and streamline communication with healthcare providers.
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
Innovative Therapy & Helping Hands Therapy-ITCC Program
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy interventions and strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive initial evaluations using AEPS-2 assessment to identify client needs and establish therapeutic goals.
- Implemented evidence-based practices based on developmental milestones to improve patient engagement and recovery processes.
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
Bright Spark Therapy & Early Steps Program
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Provided occupational therapy services for infants and children in home, daycare, and community environments.
- Developed family-centered treatment plans (IFSP) addressing fine motor, sensory processing, feeding, executive functioning, and ADL development.
- Utilized caregiver coaching strategies to improve carryover of therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted initial developmental evaluations using standardized assessments (BDI-3, AEPS-2, DAYC-2, etc).
- Collaborated with PTs, SLPs, physicians, educators, and ABA providers.
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Great Strides Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed and managed children with diverse diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, and developmental delays.
- Addressed skills such as sensory processing, feeding, visual motor, fine motor, and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary providers to coordinate patient care.
- Delivered parent education and home programming sessions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote independence in daily living activities.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Duval County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered comprehensive occupational therapy services for students ranging from pre-k to high school.
- Established IEP goals and engaged in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Conducted evaluations and re-evaluations through application of standardized assessments.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate therapeutic strategies into classroom settings.
- Implemented adaptive techniques and tools to promote independence in learning environments.
- Supported inclusion and participation within the least restrictive environment.
SNF Occupational Therapist
St. Catherine's Laboure Manor
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust therapy techniques accordingly.
- Trained support staff on therapeutic techniques, enhancing overall team performance and patient care quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNMaster of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12-2018
Skills
- Early Intervention specialist
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing & Regulation
- SOS trained Feeding Therapy
- Executive Functioning
- ADL Training
Pediatric expertise:
- Fine Motor Development
- Visual Motor Integration
- Battelle Developmental Inventory-3 & Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System-2
- BOT-2 & Beery VMI
- Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2 & 3
- Sensory Profile & Sensory Processing Measure
- Wide Range of Visual Motor Ability
Standardized Assessments:
Accomplishments
- SOS trained Feeding Therapist
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
- Virginia Early Intervention Certification
- Florida Embedded Practices & Intervention with Caregivers (Fidelity)
- CPR/BLS Certification
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Florida OT License - OT 19804
- Virginia OT License- 0119011036
Timeline
Travel Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab
03.2026 - 09.2026
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
Innovative Therapy & Helping Hands Therapy-ITCC Program
10.2025 - 03.2026
Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention
Bright Spark Therapy & Early Steps Program
10.2022 - 09.2025
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Great Strides Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2022
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Duval County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
SNF Occupational Therapist
St. Catherine's Laboure Manor
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University