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Meri Escobar

Irviine

Summary

Dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at HealthSouth Rehabilitation, specializing in advanced assessment and client-centered approaches. Successfully developed individualized therapy programs, enhancing patient autonomy and functional independence. Proven mentor, fostering junior therapists' growth while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovative rehabilitation strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Occupational Therapist

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
03.2005 - Current
  • Implemented home modification recommendations, enabling greater safety and autonomy for patients in their living environments.
  • Mentored junior therapists, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Established strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Developed individualized therapy programs for patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
  • Conducted evaluations of patients'' abilities and limitations, guiding the creation of appropriate intervention strategies.

Occupational Therapist

Home Health
01.2015 - 04.2020
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapist

Duke University
01.2010 - 08.2012

Taught 6 classes over 3 years to Occupational Therapy Students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda Universtiy
06-1981

Skills

  • Advanced assessment
  • Client-centered approach
  • Activity analysis
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Geriatric care
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Mental health interventions

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • MTC - Manual Therapy Certified

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Home Health
01.2015 - 04.2020

Occupational Therapist

Duke University
01.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Occupational Therapist

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
03.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Loma Linda University
Meri Escobar