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Lori Goodnight MS, OTR/L

Lori Goodnight MS, OTR/L

Salisbury,NC

Summary

Over 30 years of OT experience and knowledge in a variety of settings. Skilled at patient/family education, clinical instructor, program development and quality improvement. Excellent leadership skills with ability to develop a collaborative team environment oriented toward accomplishment of objectives. Would like to take on a teaching role to continue to promote occupational therapy and mentor future OTs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Occupational Therapist

Novant Health
09.2016 - Current
  • Inpatient rehabilitation , acute care, psychiatric, outpatient care
  • Rehabilitation Admission Coordinator
  • Developed OT acute inpatient psychiatric program
  • Emerging Leader Program
  • Clinical Instructor and RCCC OTA Advisory Board

Reviewer and Subject Matter Expert

Relias Learning
03.2015 - 10.2018
  • Course development based on current evidence based practice
  • Edited and strengthened content

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Liberty Commons Nursing Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 02.2015
  • Adult/Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Instructor

Independent Practioner

Speech & Language Associates of Salisbury
09.2008 - 01.2011
  • Home Health Pediatric Care and family training
  • Horseback riding therapy

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Gentiva Health Services
09.1999 - 09.2003
  • Adult and Pediatric Home Health Care

Rehab Program Manager

NovaCare Rehabilitation Services
02.1997 - 06.1998
  • Adult/Geriatric Rehabilitation Center program development in two facilities
  • Quality Assurance team leader
  • Educational Coordinator

Staff Occupational Therapist

Alexandria Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996
  • Acute Care, Outpatient Care, and NICU
  • Educational coordinator and Clinical Instructor

Education

M.S. - Occupational Therapy

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
01.1994

B.A. - Biology

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
01.1991

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Team building
  • Workflow planning
  • Program development
  • Self motivation
  • Quality improvement

Timeline

Lead Occupational Therapist

Novant Health
09.2016 - Current

Reviewer and Subject Matter Expert

Relias Learning
03.2015 - 10.2018

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Liberty Commons Nursing Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 02.2015

Independent Practioner

Speech & Language Associates of Salisbury
09.2008 - 01.2011

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Gentiva Health Services
09.1999 - 09.2003

Rehab Program Manager

NovaCare Rehabilitation Services
02.1997 - 06.1998

Staff Occupational Therapist

Alexandria Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996

M.S. - Occupational Therapy

University of North Carolina

B.A. - Biology

University of North Carolina

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