Nicholas Rotruck
Fort Ashby
Summary
Knowledgeable Occupational Therapist with solid background in providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patient well-being. Proven ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and rehabilitation techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
02.2020 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' functional abilities and needs.
- Facilitated transition to Epic system as a superuser, enhancing documentation accuracy and efficiency in patient record management.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient rehabilitation progress and satisfaction.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to necessary resources.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Guided and supported entry-level occupational therapy students in their professional development by mentoring several Level II fieldwork students.
Occupational Therapist
Valley Health System: Hampshire Memorial Hospital
Romney, West Virginia
07.2014 - 02.2020
- Delivered comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients spanning ages 3 to 90+ years.
- Executed patient evaluations and assessments to recommend tailored treatment and discharge plans, enhancing care continuity in outpatient, acute care, transitional care, and skilled nursing environments.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
- Contributed to rehab education committee by facilitating continuing education opportunities for therapy staff across the system.
- Facilitated clinical instruction for Level 1 and 2 fieldwork Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
Education
Master's of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance and Health
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia05-2013
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Intervention planning
- Safe and appropriate discharge planning
- Documentation development and modification
Certification
- OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
- NBCOT Certified
- Maryland Occupational Therapy License
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Western Maryland
02.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Valley Health System: Hampshire Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance and Health
West Virginia University
Master's of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University