Meghan McGee
Ramer,TN
Summary
Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in home health. Proven ability in evaluation and goal setting, enhancing patient independence through tailored rehabilitation plans. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration with COTAs/ PTs/RNs/management and families, ensuring optimal care and support for diverse patient needs. Committed to continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Occupational Therapist
LHC Group Home Health
09.2018 - Current
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Magnolia Regional Health Center
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Home Health and Hospice setting
- Floated to fill in at outpatient pediatric and adult setting
- Maintained 9 county service area
- Performed managerial duties for OT department, such as scheduling, supervising COTA, maintaining documentation requirements
- Reviews physician referrals and patient medical records to assess patient efficiently and select best plan of care
- Routinely performs quantitative and qualitative assessments to evaluate functional abilities and establish measurable goals
- Regularly evaluates effects of treatment and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.Performs ADLs and assists patients with increasing functional independence
- Creates individualized home exercise programs for home health therapy clients
PRN Occupational Therapist
Methodist South Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Acute Care setting
- Reviews physician referrals and patient medical records to assess patient efficiently and select best plan of care.
- Recommends equipment and in-home modifications.
- Provides the highest quality of care to patients and their families.
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital: Southaven
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Demonstrates competence in acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings with documentation and therapy processes
- Routinely floats between all three settings provided by BMH-Desoto with flexibilityTransitioned to full time outpatient setting 04/2015
- Reviews physician referrals and patient medical records to assess patient efficiently and select best plan of care
- Routinely performs quantitative and qualitative assessments to evaluate functional abilities and establish measurable goals
- Regularly evaluates effects of treatment and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefitPerforms ADLs and assists patients with increasing functional independence
- Creates individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients
- Earns repeated commendations from supervisor and patients in quarterly and yearly rounding for exceptional service
Level II Student
Shelby County Schools
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Provided school based pediatric occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services to children with developmental, neurological, and genetic disorders under supervision
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to implement assistive technologies in the classroom that achieved occupational therapy goals
Level II Student
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital-North
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Inpatient rehabilitation setting with caseload of 5-7 patients under supervision
- Closely consulted with attending physician, PT, and ST to increase continuum of care for patients
- Evaluated patients to establish measurable goals with regular re-assessments to ensure patient progress Regularly performed morning ADLs to increase patient's functional independence
Level II Student
Methodist South Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate plan of care under supervision
- Assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as strokes, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Health Sciences Library
Memphis2014
Master of Science - undefined
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL, United Statesundefined
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS, United StatesSkills
- Evaluation and goal setting experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Documentation time management
- Home health experience with supervision of multiple certified occupational therapy assisstants(COTAs)
Certification
- OTR-NBCOT
- OT licensed-Mississippi applied for
- OT licensed-Tennessee
- BLS certified
- Certified Fieldwork Instructor from American Occupational Therapy Association
Timeline
Full Time Occupational Therapist
LHC Group Home Health
09.2018 - Current
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Magnolia Regional Health Center
06.2016 - 09.2018
PRN Occupational Therapist
Methodist South Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2016
Full Time Occupational Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital: Southaven
08.2014 - 05.2016
Level II Student
Shelby County Schools
01.2014 - 03.2014
Level II Student
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital-North
09.2013 - 12.2013
Level II Student
Methodist South Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Health Sciences Library
Master of Science - undefined
University of North Alabama
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Northeast Mississippi Community College