Melissa Imparato, MOT, OTR/L
Matawan,NJ
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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient's upper extremity, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Provided personalized interventions to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Fabrication of static and dynamic splints for various diagnoses to aid in upper extremity rehabilitation.
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various diagnoses.
- Promoted functional independence by addressing patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
Occupational Therapist Part-time
Helping Hands Rehabilitation LLC
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
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 focused on upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Designed and fabricated splints for various upper extremity conditions with supervision of a CHT.
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed evaluations and assessments for developing custom intervention plans focused on neurological rehabilitation.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
Education
Master's in Occupational Therapy -
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA01.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Splint Fabrication
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Sensory integration
- Acute Rehabilitative Care
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Physical Agent Modality Certification
Affiliations
- AOTA
- ASHT
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Ivy Rehab
09.2024 - Current
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist Part-time
Helping Hands Rehabilitation LLC
03.2024 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
Helping Hands Rehabilitation LLC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Occupational Therapy Student Level II Fieldwork
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Master's in Occupational Therapy -
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
Montclair State University
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