Megan Liebal
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening, and analytical problem-solving. Committed team player skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Manages multiple patients’ plan of care including evaluating, treating, re-assessing, and discharge planning to maximize outcomes and safety in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital
- Provides ongoing training and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment strategies, and a safe transition home
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with members of my team including but not limited to doctors, physician assistants, licensed clinical mental health counselor, nurses, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists
- Thoroughly completes accurate documentation within EMR system in compliance with CMS guidelines
- New hire onboarding specialist and clinical instructor to doctorate and graduate students
- Appointed by leadership to be a member of Stroke Council, to teach Stroke Education, and to be the Occupational Therapist representative at weekly interdepartmental meeting.
Special Education Teacher
Aversboro Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered effective and individualized classroom instruction to students with disabilities
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Managed and collaborated with three teacher assistants
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Radford University
01.2019
B.A. Special Education and B.A. Physical and Health Education - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
01.2014
Skills
- Effective time management in fast paced, high-pressure environments
- Excellent interpersonal communicator
- Analytical problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
- Passionate interdepartmental collaborator
- Commitment to professional development
- Quickly learns and adapts to new technology and software applications
Certification
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, 05/2021-Present
- Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist, 02/2020-Present
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 02/2020-Present
Professionaldevelopmentengagement
- Assisted with Novant’s re-accreditation for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, 10/2021
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member, 05/2018-06/2021
- Graduate Research Thesis, “OT & PT Practitioners' Perceptions of Civility”, 08/2017-04/2019
- Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Volunteer, 09/2017-11/2018
- Children's Assistive Technology Service (CATS), Volunteer, 08/2017-10/2017
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Aversboro Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Radford University
B.A. Special Education and B.A. Physical and Health Education - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, 05/2021-Present
- Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist, 02/2020-Present
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 02/2020-Present
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