Megan Eiberger
Littleton,CO
Summary
Compassionate occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist (OTD, OTR/L)
Orchard Park Health Care Center
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress while in SNF/LTC setting.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques and provided education to patients and families on adaptive equipment and safety modifications.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Implemented creative group therapy sessions targeting socialization skills development among peers within an inclusive setting.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Doctoral Capstone Experience
Colorado Center For The Blind & Thrive! Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed 14 week doctoral capstone study with focus on gaining in-depth understanding of low vision/blind compensatory/adaptation techniques, providing community-dwelling adults with skilled intervention, and advocacy/education on benefits of OT services for low vision/blind individuals
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
Level 2B Fieldwork
DAWN Clinic/Mosaic
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed 12 weeks of clinical experience in primary care clinic for uninsured individuals (DAWN) and in the home heath setting for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (Mosaic)
- Performed comprehensive evaluations, administered standardized assessments including Allen Cognitive Level (ACL) screening, Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Quick DASH, Routine Task Inventory (RTI), and Role Evaluation of Activities of Life (REAL), provided patients with skilled intervention, completed Critically Appraised Paper (CAP) on correlation of chronic pain and cognitive decline as comorbidities
Level 2A Fieldwork
Swedish Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 12 weeks of clinical experience in inpatient acute care rehabilitation setting
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and evaluations of individual needs on neuro and multiple trauma floors
- Administered informal assessment measures and standardized cognitive assessment Texas Functional Living Scale (TFLS), provided in-service on importance of addressing psychosocial factors in trauma patients
Education
Entry Level Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2017
Skills
- EMR / EHR (Net Health, Meditech, Epic, Clinicient)
- Geriatric Treatment
- Group Therapy
- Home modifications
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Patient Needs Assessment
Languages
German
Full Professional
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
CO License #: OT.0007994
- LSVT BIG Instructor Certification
- National CPR Foundation - Basic Life Support CPR/AED
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (OTD, OTR/L)
Orchard Park Health Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Doctoral Capstone Experience
Colorado Center For The Blind & Thrive! Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
Level 2B Fieldwork
DAWN Clinic/Mosaic
09.2022 - 12.2022
Level 2A Fieldwork
Swedish Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Entry Level Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
CO License #: OT.0007994
- LSVT BIG Instructor Certification
- National CPR Foundation - Basic Life Support CPR/AED
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