Marybeth Elias
Ridgway
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with 22 years of experience fostering cross-departmental collaboration to achieve client goals. Promotes high standards of professionalism and compassionate care while delivering exceptional customer service. Strong leadership and time management skills drive continuous improvement in client quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation Services
2020.01 - Current
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in geriatric settings.
- Planning, implementing and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, and nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and advance patients to their highest level of functional independence.
- Built supportive relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, fostering trust and facilitating therapeutic engagement.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
COTA-L
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
2004.10 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management; Wellness And Fitness
California University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PAAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Penn State University
DuBois, PASkills
- Occupational therapy compliance
- Patient Documentation
- Client treatment adherence
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Daily living skills instruction
- Assistive Device Evaluation
- Work closely with team members, nursing staff and family to achieve highest level of functional independence
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Home assessment recommendations
- Point Click Care collaboration
- Workplace safety compliance
Timeline
COTA-L
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation Services
2020.01 - Current
COTA-L
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
2004.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management; Wellness And Fitness
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Penn State University