Site supervisor and highly motivated professional, offering several years of experience in the field to lead Cortica's OT/PT department in clinical and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Cortica
Burlington, MA
07.2024 - Current
Assess and treat functional impairments related to Autism, sensory integration disorder, anxiety disorder, and development of motor dysfunction
Implement programs that considers all aspects of the child, including but not limited to sensorimotor, cognitive, communicative, recreational and social
Provide play based and goal based interventions to promote sensory processing, regulation and overall development
Possess knowledge of child development to assess and refer families to other disciplines when appropriate
Assess a client's physical condition using a variety of standardized tools and objective/ observational measures and identify primary impairments to determine a plan for treatment
Maintain documentation, billing and client records in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
Developmental Therapy Site Supervisor
Cortica
Shrewsbury, West Springfield, And Dedham, MA
04.2024 - Current
Directed and supervised a team of 8 employees in daily operations.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between team members.
Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Conducted meetings with internal staff members as needed to provide education on the practices of whole-child care.
Trained, mentored and terminated staff as necessary.
Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement
Resolved client complaints in a timely manner, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Occupational Therapist
NAPACenter
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 07.2023
Assess, diagnosis, and treat with documentation of motor deficits, functional impairments, sensory impairments, and difficulties in motor skills primarily in the pediatric population
Design and execute tailored treatment sessions, plans and comprehensive home exercise programs to address client limitations, taking into account age, abilities, client and family goals, and other medical/physical factors
Apply a range of therapy techniques to address presented conditions, including but not limited to: Whole Body Vibration, E-Stim, Dynamic Movement Intervention, Astronaut Training
Possess knowledge of child development to assess and refer families to other disciplines when appropriate
Assess a client's physical condition using a variety of standardized tools and objective/ observational measures and identify primary impairments to determine a plan for treatment.
Aquatic Occupational Therapist/Therapy Manager
SwimAngelfish/SwimWhispers Swim School New England
Boston, MA
02.2015 - 07.2020
Provide direct clinical treatment for children with a variety of deficits in the areas such as fine motor, gross motor, body awareness, reflex re-patterning, visual skills, and sensory processing (tactile, visual, auditory, vestibular, proprioceptive)
Design and execute individualized treatment plans based on client needs, and provide home programs as needed
Interpersonal communication, discussing treatments and outcomes with various professionals, including pediatricians, various therapists, and family members.
Oversee therapists' documentation and treatment protocols.
Supervised 4-5 OT/PT therapists providing weekly mentorship and overseeing documentation and treatment protocols.
Participated in and modified trainings and contributed to program development
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
THOM Boston Metro Early Intervention
Jamaica Plain, MA
04.2013 - 12.2018
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support
Provided emotional support to families adjusting to new routines
Provide integrative, family-centered, evidence-based interventions to facilitate infant/ toddler and parent participation and occupational performance within the natural and clinical environment, diagnoses with but not limited to prematurity, Autism, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing
Assess ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modified plan of care as indicated, involving child and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process
Adapt and modify the environment to meet individual client needs
Written evaluation reports and daily treatment notes
Interpersonal communication, discussing treatments and outcomes with various therapists and family members.
Education
MASTERS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
Skills
Client centered practice
Accountability
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Excellence in collaboration
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Creativity
Compassion and empathy
Goal Setting Proficiency
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Adaptable
Certification
Registered and Licensed Massachusetts Occupational Therapist
CPR Certification
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Intermediate Level A
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Cortica
07.2024 - Current
Developmental Therapy Site Supervisor
Cortica
04.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
NAPACenter
08.2020 - 07.2023
Aquatic Occupational Therapist/Therapy Manager
SwimAngelfish/SwimWhispers Swim School New England
02.2015 - 07.2020
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
THOM Boston Metro Early Intervention
04.2013 - 12.2018
MASTERS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
Registered and Licensed Massachusetts Occupational Therapist
CPR Certification
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Intermediate Level A