Maria Garcia
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Accomplished Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Ernest Health, enhancing patient functionality through evidence-based interventions. Expert in clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary collaboration, I have significantly improved patient outcomes. Skilled in direct patient care and adept at educating families, my approach ensures comprehensive care and optimal recovery rates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ernest Health
2011.11 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
1999.11 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Occupational Therapist
LIFECCARE HOSPITAL OF PLANO
2003.06 - 2011.11
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
IHS
2001.04 - 2003.06
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Womans University
Denton, TX05.1996
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Texas - since 1996
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Ernest Health
2011.11 - Current
Occupational Therapist
LIFECCARE HOSPITAL OF PLANO
2003.06 - 2011.11
Occupational Therapist
IHS
2001.04 - 2003.06
Occupational Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
1999.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Womans University
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Texas - since 1996
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