Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Madison Simmons, MOT, OTRL

Almont,MI

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist with experience in outpatient therapy, specializing in restoring function for individuals with orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and physical disabilities. Skilled in conducting thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans that align with each individual's abilities and goals. Provides quality care through the use of manual techniques and innovative treatment interventions. Currently seeking a full-time OT position to apply extensive knowledge and skills in delivering exceptional care and rehabilitation services to patients with injuries and disabilities. Aims to utilize meaningful treatment techniques that enhance function and quality of life. Eager to expand expertise as an occupational therapist by taking on unique and challenging patient cases.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Advanced Physical Therapy Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Carefully reviewed referrals and prescriptions to determine and implement customized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Utilized current knowledge and skills in manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, neuromuscular reeducation interventions and provided modalities in order to restore functional use for individuals following injury, illness or disability.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.

Physical Therapy Technician

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
05.2019 - 03.2023
  • Work alongside Physical Therapists to provide quality care to outpatient orthopedic patients
  • Focused on modality set-ups, exercise correction, patient education and front desk assistance.

Fitness Instructor

Applied Fitness Solutions
08.2019
  • Provide training and instruction to young athletes (ages 6-18) in “off-ice” strength training at the Onyx Ice Arena as well as instruct adult Circuit Training “Fitness Solutions” class and “Strength Solutions” classes
  • Focused on demonstration, explanation and modification of exercises, motivating, cueing, and correcting clients and equipment set up and maintenance.

Community Living Support Aide

IKUS Life Enrichment Services
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provide assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, medication management, meal preparation, feeding, colostomy/catheter care, etc.), hoyer transfers, and community integration for two clients with cerebral palsy.

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy -

Wayne State University
12.2022

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Health Fitness Instruction

Grand Valley State University
08.2019

Skills

  • Clinical Training
  • EMR / EHR
  • Intervention Planning
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Patient education
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Use of modalities

Certification

  • Master of Occupational Therapy Licensure, 03/2023
  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified, 03/2023

Volunteer Experience

  • GVSU Internship, Applied Fitness Solution, Rochester Hills, Rochester Hills, MI, 05/2019 - 08/2019,

Observe and assist instructors/practitioners with client education, instruction in “fitness solutions” class including demonstration, correction and modification of exercises. Provided clients with motivation and cues throughout session as well as equipment management.


  • GVSU Exercise Science Fieldwork, Northern Physical Therapy, Sparta, Sparta, MI, 01/2019 - 04/2019,

Observed and assisted physical therapists in providing treatment for outpatient orthopedic patients and aquatic therapy while gaining a better understanding of treatment techniques and exercises.


  • Student Volunteer, Thera-Peds, Shelby twp., Shelby twp., MI, 09/2019 - 10/2019,

Observed and assist Occupational Therapist with treatment of outpatient pediatric clients and equipment management.


  • Student Volunteer, Center for Childhood Development, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI, 11/2018 - 12/2018

 Observed and assist Occupational Therapist with treatment of outpatient pediatric clients and equipment management.


  • Student Volunteer, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI, 10/2018,

Worked one-on-one with elementary school students in a therapeutic space using sensory activities to increase self-awareness and regulation of emotions, provide sensory experiences to those with sensory-seeking tendencies and increase ability to learn in a classroom setting by fulfilling sensory needs.


  • Student Volunteer, Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI, 07/2018 - 12/2018

 Observe and assist Occupational Therapist with group and individual treatment sessions. Provided paraffin modality and managed equipment.

References

  • Christine McFarlane, Physical Therapist, Clinic Director, Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, 50174 Schoenherr rd., Shelby Charter Twp., MI, 48315, 586-884-5040, Christine.mcfarlane@team-rehab.com
  • Heather Costas, Physical Therapist, Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, 50174 Schoenherr rd., Shelby Charter Twp., MI, 48315, 586-884-5040, heather.costas@team-rehab.com
  • Victoria Mousseau, Occupational Therapist, Henry Ford Hospital Macomb, 15855 19 mile rd., Clinton Twp., MI, 48038, 586-707-3084
  • Steven Skorna, Occupational Therapist, Concentra Physical Therapy, 39333 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, MI, 48313, 586-977-1510, SSkorna@concentra.com
  • Nicole Davis, Occupational Therapist, CHT, Concentra Physical Therapy, 248-765-2313

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Advanced Physical Therapy Center
06.2023 - Current

Fitness Instructor

Applied Fitness Solutions
08.2019

Physical Therapy Technician

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
05.2019 - 03.2023

Community Living Support Aide

IKUS Life Enrichment Services
08.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Occupational Therapy -

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Health Fitness Instruction

Grand Valley State University
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Licensure, 03/2023
  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified, 03/2023
Madison Simmons, MOT, OTRL