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Lisa Brown

Annapolis,MD

Summary

Accomplished Occupational Therapist with extensive work with the pediatric population. Organized problem solver who swiftly handles changing caseloads and therapy related duties. Extensive knowledge of Sensory Integration Therapy, Developmental Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Annapolis, MD
07.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate, screen, provide direct and consultative therapy to children with motor and or sensory processing delays.
  • Participate in IEP plan meetings with parents and professionals.
  • Break down larger goals into measurable steps and documented progress.
  • Manage caseload of 3-5 yo students for community based services as well as 3 Elementary Schools.

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Stepping Stones Group
Prince George's County , MD
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided occupational therapy services for students attending Regional and Early Childhood Center Schools.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Participated in IEP plan meetings with parents and professionals.

Occupational Therapist

RSI- Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Laurel, MD
07.2020 - 11.2021

Pediatric/ Adult Outpatient Clinic, Long Term Care Facility

  • 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.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.

Occupational Therapist

Restore Therapy
Hoover, AL
07.2017 - 07.2020

Long Term Care Facility

  • Back up Rehabilitation Director
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Amedisys Home Health
Homewood, AL
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Vestavia Hills City Schools
Vestavia Hills , AL
09.2006 - 08.2016
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school.
  • Implemented goal plans with fun activities.
  • Partnered with job coach for training high school students in job skills.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Easter Seals
Birmingham, AL
06.2005 - 09.2006
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and their families.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Therapies, Inc
Birmingham, AL
08.2002 - 06.2005
  • Provided School-Based services and Early Intervention Services

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Memphis State University
Memphis, Tennessee
12.1990

Skills

  • Solid understanding of major educational laws including IDEA and section 504 of Rehabilitative Act
  • Good assessment and evaluation ability of fine, visual and sensorimotor functioning as related to education goals
  • Sound goal planning for delays and desired outcomes
  • Provides assistance and plans for parents to help children with exercises such as hand-strengthening to enable them to hold pens and pencils for writing
  • Understands importance of self-feeding skills and goals
  • Works one-on-one and in small groups with children in educational environment
  • Provides careful and testable documentation of progress

Certification

Registered Occupational Therapist

Licensed in the State of Alabama

Licensed in the State of Maryland

CPR certified

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • Licensed - NBCOT
  • Trained in SOS Approach to Feeding

Timeline

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Stepping Stones Group
08.2021 - 06.2022

Occupational Therapist

RSI- Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2021

Occupational Therapist

Restore Therapy
07.2017 - 07.2020

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Amedisys Home Health
08.2016 - 07.2017

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Vestavia Hills City Schools
09.2006 - 08.2016

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Easter Seals
06.2005 - 09.2006

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Therapies, Inc
08.2002 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Memphis State University
Lisa Brown