Meredith Morig, MOTR/L, ATRIC
Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Clinical Instructor
Sanford,FL
Summary
Occupational Therapist with over ten years of clinical and education experience, specializing in pediatric sensory integration. Outgoing and detail oriented professional seeking a faculty position educating occupational therapy students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Occupational Therapist and Clinical Instructor
PremaPlay LLC DBA TheraPlay at Home
Oviedo, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Treatments specializing in sensory integration.
- Treatments focused on techniques including aquatic therapy, interactive metronome, brain gym, Handwriting Without Tears protocol, Kinesiotape, auditory processing, visual perception, myofacial release, range of motion, strengthening, motor planning and developing home exercise/activity programs.
- Educated Doctoral, Masters and Assistant level Occupational Therapy students as a clinical instructor.
- Trained and assisted all new and current employees.
- Initiated and managed the Aquatic Therapy Program.
Faculty Speaker
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute
08.2016 - Current
- Researched and Developed multiple aquatic therapy courses on a variety of pediatric topics .
- Lecturer at national Aquatic Therapy conferences both virtual and live.
- Workshop recorded for online course use.
- Contributor to pediatric aquatic therapy manual.
Occupational Therapist and Clinical Instructor
Joyful Motion Pediatric Therapy Center
Palm Harbor, FL
02.2009 - 04.2019
- Treatments specializing in sensory integration.
- Treatments focused on techniques including aquatic therapy, interactive metronome, brain gym, Handwriting Without Tears protocol, Kinesiotape, auditory processing, visual perception, myofacial release, range of motion, strengthening, motor planning and developing home exercise/activity programs.
- Educated more than 15 Doctoral, Masters and Assistant level Occupational Therapy students as a clinical instructor.
- Public speaker for local schools, community centers and play groups to increase awareness and understanding of sensory integration.
- Trained and assisted all new and current employees.
- Initiated and managed Aquatic Therapy Program.
- Developed Aquatic Therapy protocol.
- Facilitated the implementation of a paperless reporting system.
- Assists with billing and insurance approval duties.
Occupational Therapist
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2009 - 08.2011
- Assessed and treated acute needs of children.
- Provided range of motion, myofacial release, strengthening, positioning, splinting, assistive devices and adaptations.
Education
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL 07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 06.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Public Speaking
Creative Thinking
Time management
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking
Team Player
Administration
Analysis and Problem Solving
Written and Oral Communication
Educating
Distance Learning
Certification
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certification
Timeline
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
07.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist and Clinical Instructor
PremaPlay LLC DBA TheraPlay at Home
05.2019 - Current
Faculty Speaker
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute
08.2016 - Current
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certification
03-2012
Clinical Instructor Certification
08-2011
Interactive Metronome Certification
06-2011
K1 and K2 Kinesiotape Certification
03-2010
Handwriting Without Tears
09-2009
NBCOT Certification
03-2009
Occupational Therapist and Clinical Instructor
Joyful Motion Pediatric Therapy Center
02.2009 - 04.2019
Occupational Therapist
All Children's Hospital
02.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Florida
06.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
08.2003 - 05.2007
License
OT13522