Morgan Dotson
Bean Station,TN
Summary
Occupational Therapy Doctorate holder with comprehensive experience in pediatric, adult, and neurorehabilitation environments. Skilled in delivering evidence-based, client-focused care and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to advancing client functional independence and overall quality of life. Seeking an entry-level position to utilize clinical expertise and enhance client results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
AMN Healthcare
Thomasville, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Evaluated and discharged adult patients in skilled nursing setting.
- Collaborated with occupational therapy assistants, speech-language pathologists, and physical therapists to deliver holistic interventions.
- Delivered evidence-based occupational therapy services to enhance resident independence in activities of daily living, mobility, and routines.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions targeting balance, strength, cognition, and functional endurance.
- Provided ongoing education for caregivers and staff on safe transfer techniques to improve care quality.
Doctoral Capstone
UK Outpatient Therapy
Lexington, KY
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Executed comprehensive feasibility study over 14 weeks for outpatient neurorehabilitation using goal attainment scaling.
- Instructed occupational therapists in applying performance coaching methodologies to improve patient recovery outcomes.
Level II Fieldwork
Blount Memorial Pediatric Rehabilitation
Alcoa, TN
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated skilled interventions and discharged pediatric patients in outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with occupational therapy assistants, speech-language pathologists, and physical therapists for holistic intervention delivery.
- Assisted individuals diagnosed with Williams syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD, and developmental delays.
- Applied knowledge of PDMS-3, sensory profiles, Beery-VMI, and BOT-2 assessments.
Level II Fieldwork
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington, KY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and implemented targeted interventions for adult patients in spinal cord rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and discharge strategies.
- Assessed various conditions, including spinal cord injuries, CVA, and Parkinson's disease.
- Utilized standardized assessments such as Box and Block Test and 9-Hole Peg Test.
- Conducted brief mental status interviews to gauge cognitive function and readiness for discharge.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville, TN04.2025
Bachelor of Education - Kinesiology
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2020
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Therapeutic interventions
- Evidence-based practice
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Caregiver education
- Functional assessment
- Goal Attainment Scaling
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/24, 06/25
• Stewards of Children — Darkness to Light, 10/23
• Stewards of Children — Darkness to Light, 10/23
Presentations And Conferences
- Piloting a Leisure Exploration Program for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Presenter, 2024 Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA) Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, 09/24
- 2023 Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA) Annual Conference, Attendee, 09/23
Capstone Experience
Doctoral Capstone, UK Outpatient Therapy, Lexington, KY, 01/25, 04/25, Completed a 14-week feasibility study on implementing Occupational Performance Coaching in an outpatient neurorehabilitation setting with adults recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury., Educated occupational therapists in an outpatient neurorehabilitation setting on the principles and application of Occupational Performance Coaching.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
AMN Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
Doctoral Capstone
UK Outpatient Therapy
01.2025 - 04.2025
Level II Fieldwork
Blount Memorial Pediatric Rehabilitation
08.2024 - 11.2024
Level II Fieldwork
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Education - Kinesiology
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville