Melissa Imparato, MOT, OTR/L
South Amboy,New Jersey
Summary
Passionate Occupational Therapist eager to learn and provide excellent patient care. Reliable and adaptable worker with excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Committed to ongoing professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Occupational Therapist Part-time
HELPING HANDS REHABILITATION LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
HELPING HANDS REHABILITATION LLC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Implemented wound care procedures such as debridement, dressing changes and compression wraps to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Designed and created, or requisitioned splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed treatment plans based on patient evaluation results, including the selection of appropriate interventions to meet individual needs.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches or wheelchairs for improved safety during ambulation.
ABA Technician
SUNNY DAYS SUNSHINE CENTER
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master's in Occupational Therapy -
Saint Joseph's University
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
Montclair State University
05.2020
Skills
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Group Therapy
- Wheelchair Seating
- Adaptive Equipment Knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Assistive Technology
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Physical Agent Modality Certification
Timeline
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist Part-time
HELPING HANDS REHABILITATION LLC
03.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
HELPING HANDS REHABILITATION LLC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
06.2023 - 08.2023
ABA Technician
SUNNY DAYS SUNSHINE CENTER
08.2020 - 05.2023
Master's in Occupational Therapy -
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
Montclair State University
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Physical Agent Modality Certification
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