Marissa Tijerina

Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant delivering high standards of quality competent care with 15 years of experience in Occupational Therapy. Experienced in working with Acute, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Inpatient Care, and Outpatient Care . Seeking to take the next career step in Occupational Therapy with a respected rehabilitative facility dedicated to enabling patients to achieve the best quality of life.

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Implement treatment plans developed by occupational therapists and work with patients to establish and meet therapy goals and objectives.
• Educate patients/residents on maximizing physical abilities through therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living to enhance the quality of life
• Record Daily Progress and patients responses in electronic charting systems and physical medical charts, reports changes to occupational therapists to obtain continuity of care sand influence decision making.
• Adhere to and reinforce professional standards, policies and procedures.