Morgan Sims
Houston
Summary
Clinically skilled Occupational Therapist with experience across inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics, neurological conditions, and community-based practice. Recognized for delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions that enhance safety, functional independence, and meaningful participation in daily life. Skilled in handling high-acuity caseloads, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and adapting treatment plans to fast-changing clinical needs. Committed to clinical excellence, culturally sensitive care, and improving long-term patient outcomes through therapeutic engagement and strong clinical judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Cypress
01.2026 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs through assessments and consultations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
Certified Personal Trainer
Freelance
Houston
01.2021 - Current
- Elevated client outcomes by designing personalized exercise programs that consistently improved strength, endurance, and overall wellness.
- Cultivated high client engagement by fostering an encouraging, energetic training environment built on accountability and enjoyment.
- Advanced client safety by implementing evidence-based training strategies tailored to individual capability and health history.
Level II Fieldwork Rotation - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Encompass Health
Cypress
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Delivered OT evaluations addressing ADLs, cognitive and visual-perceptual needs, home safety, and functional mobility for patients with neurological, orthopedic, and other complex conditions.
- Executed daily treatment sessions that boosted independence via neuromuscular re-education, balance training, ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise, and activity tolerance programs.
- Optimized clinical efficiency by documenting evaluations, progress, and interventions in the EMR while managing an expanding supervised caseload.
Level II Fieldwork Rotation - Acute Care
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Katy
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed full-scope OT evaluations addressing ADLs, mobility, cognitive demands, and therapy needs for medically complex patients.
- Improved patient stability by conducting early mobilization, progressive activity tolerance, bed mobility training, transfers, and functional engagement.
- Expanded pediatric clinical insight by observing NICU OT interventions including sensory regulation, positioning, developmental care, and feeding readiness.
- Strengthened professional versatility by observing SLP sessions and an MBSS to broaden understanding of dysphagia and swallowing physiology.
Fieldwork Level I - Community Practice
St. Vincent's Student-Run Clinic
Galveston County
09.2022 - 11.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Mental Health & Cognitive Practice
Holland House
Galveston County
09.2022 - 11.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Pediatric Practice
Ability & Beyond Integrated Therapy
The Woodlands
03.2023
Fieldwork Level I - Neurological Practice (Neuro Week)
UTMB School of Health Professions
07.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Physical Disabilities (Hand Therapy)
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Webster
03.2022
Registered Behavior Technician (Autism Center)
Pine Cone Therapies, LLC
Missouri City
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center
Denton
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Phlebotomist
Biomat Plasma Center
Houston
01.2018 - 12.2018
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, PreOccupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Skills
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Acute Care Treatment
- Pediatric & NICU Exposure
- Neuro Rehab & Cognitive Retraining
- ADL/IADL Assessments
- Functional Mobility & Transfer Training
- Sensory Integration
- Therapeutic Exercise & Activity Tolerance
- EMR Documentation
- Patient/Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Safety & Risk Reduction
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EMR/ EHR Documentation
- Standardized Assessments (AM- PAC, SLUMS, MoCA; basic pediatric assessments)
- Safe Patient Handling
- Transfers
- Goniometry/MMT
- Sensory Integration Techniques
Publications
The Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention on the Engagement in Occupation by Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Rotation - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Encompass Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
Level II Fieldwork Rotation - Acute Care
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Fieldwork Level I - Pediatric Practice
Ability & Beyond Integrated Therapy
03.2023
Fieldwork Level I - Community Practice
St. Vincent's Student-Run Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Mental Health & Cognitive Practice
Holland House
09.2022 - 11.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Neurological Practice (Neuro Week)
UTMB School of Health Professions
07.2022
Fieldwork Level I - Physical Disabilities (Hand Therapy)
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
03.2022
Certified Personal Trainer
Freelance
01.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (Autism Center)
Pine Cone Therapies, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Phlebotomist
Biomat Plasma Center
01.2018 - 12.2018
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, PreOccupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University