Lisa Lewis

Worked wit students & family in a wide variety of students from Autism, intellectually delayed, visual motor & visual perception delays, fine motor delays, attention to task & self help skills . Ages ranged from preschool till 21 years of age.

• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
• Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
• Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Worked wit a caseload of over 50 students. Acted as lead OT for 5 OTs, attended IEPs' as LEA for Alisal school district. Purchased OT equipment for all of the OT's. Ot's worked as a group for continuing education classes..with my suggestions. Completed documentation in Sirays & for Medicare medical billing.

• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
• Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
• Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.

• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
• Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
• Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Worked on contract to Easter Seals in many different school districts with a variety of disabilities & needs. This taught you to hit the ground running to do your job.

• Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
• Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
• Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
• Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
• Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
• Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
• Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
• Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
• Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
• Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
• Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
• Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
• Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
• Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
• Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
• Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
• Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
• Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.