Lisa Sommers

• Provided individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
• Utilized evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques in sessions.
• Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
• Educated clients on diagnosis and treatment options to enhance self-advocacy skills.
• Trained patients in proper exercise techniques to improve rehabilitation outcomes.
• Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
• Adjusted treatment activities to reflect changes in clients' status, ensuring personalized care.

• Supported occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Documented patient progress and maintained accurate therapy records.
• Performed ergonomic assessments and provided recommendations to reduce workplace injuries.
• Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
• Monitored patient responses to treatments and reported changes to therapists.
• Adapted activities or materials to meet the needs of a variety of patient populations.
• Conducted home visits to assess the environment in which a client will need to practice newly acquired skills.

• Assisted in building a successful outpatient pediatric OT department.
• Working with children on a residential campus with trauma and mental health diagnosis.
• Program development: analyze activities and data to improve services.
• Built strong network of outside referral sources within the community.
• Prepared month end closing entries, budget for detailed reporting.

• Built strong network of outside referral sources within the community.
• Working with children on a residential campus with trauma and mental health diagnosis.
• Prepared month end closing entries, budget for detailed reporting.

• Continuously updated knowledge of relevant state and Federal laws and regulations.
• Provided specialized OT interventions.
• Organized and prepared instructional materials, training, and reports.
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
• Facilitated instructional training as presenter on diverse topics (Handwriting curriculum, sensory integration, assistive technology) incorporating audio-visual presentations and training resources.
• Facilitated assistive technology coordination for 16 Helena public schools, streamlining implementation processes.
Directed committee meetings to discuss and resolve assistive technology challenges.
Conducted extensive training sessions on assistive technology use, boosting operational competency.
Administered budgetary oversight for AT projects, maximizing cost-effectiveness.

• Vice President of MT school OT/PT organization
• Contributed as council member for MT region IV Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (CSPD) (Voted)

• Assumed all responsibilities of Rehab Director during absence of full-time director to ensure continuity of operations.
• Coordinated staffing and scheduling patterns to deliver cost-effective care while maintaining productivity standards and quality.
• Managed scheduling of rehab employees, budget oversight, team meetings, and data compilation for facility and corporate reports.
• Assessed clinical documentation to monitor management of rehab employees and patient care planning using the Rugs (managed care)