Lisa Castle
Foreman,AR
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with nearly 10 years of experience with geriatric populations. Patient and communicative with passion for helping patients to improve motor and cognitive skills, along with adl training. Acknowledged for concise time management skills, superior organization and effective communication. Also including 4 years experience as Director of Rehab in skilled nursing facility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Century Rehab/Focused Care @Clarksville
Clarksville , TX
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Performed all scheduling for therapists, also performed telehealth therapy.
- Provided documentation, prognosis, goals, responses, education and establish communication with interdisciplinary team.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations regarding patient care and safety standards.
- Organized and coordinated the daily operations of the Rehabilitation department.
Occupational Therapy Assistant/PRN
Reliant Rehabilitation
AtlantaWinnsboro, Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Assisted the occupational therapist in evaluation of patients.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
- Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Asst. Rehab Manager
Rehab Pro
Texarkana, TX
10.2016 - 03.2023
- Assistant Rehab Manager
- Attend meetings when Rehab Manager is not available.
- Assist with schedules.
- Assist with care plan meetings.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
DOR/Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
Clarksville, TX
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care and understanding to patients suffering from painful and debilitating conditions, including arthritis, hip fx, Parkinson's disease, MS and stroke.
- Developed successful reputation as result of establishing compassionate, supportive and professional relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders.
- Assisted the occupational therapist in evaluation of patients.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at all stages of therapy.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
UA Cossatot
Ashdown, AR12.2015
Skills
- Patient rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient care planning
- Employee hiring and training
- Team management
- Supervision
- Clinical team collaboration
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Century Rehab/Focused Care @Clarksville
03.2023 - Current
DOR/Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 09.2020
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Asst. Rehab Manager
Rehab Pro
10.2016 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant/PRN
Reliant Rehabilitation
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
UA Cossatot