Hi, I’m
PAIGE HART
Omaha
Summary
Professional with experience in delivering comprehensive occupational therapy services in educational settings. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, enhancing fine motor skills, and promoting sensory integration. Strong focus on collaboration with educators and families to achieve optimal student outcomes. Adaptable and reliable with commitment to fostering supportive and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
UNMC (Contract Is With Omaha Public Schools)
School-Based Occupational Therapist
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated group sessions aimed at building social skills among students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by providing resources and support to teachers and staff members.
- Consulted with school staff, parents, and caregivers regularly, offering guidance on how to reinforce therapy strategies at in the school and at home for maximum benefit.
- Coordinated adaptive equipment trials, ensuring proper fit and function to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Presentations given to schools to help build knowledge and teamwork to best serve our students.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address barriers affecting student performance within the classroom environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional learning communities, and various committees focused on enhancing the overall student experience.
- Mentored new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in school-based settings.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or using utensils during meals.
- Assisted students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Attended IEP meetings, along with other team meetings to best provide input for optimal student success.
Children's Hospital
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluating inpatient pediatric patients
- Creating plan of care for patients
- Treating pediatric patients within safe and meaningful measures
- Completing and educating patients and parents/guardians to HEP
- Documentation for all evaluations and treatments sessions
Integrated Pediatric Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
10.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Evaluating pediatric patients
- Creating plan of care for patients
- Treating pediatric patients within safe and meaningful measures
- Facilitating assessments and grading all assessments
- Documentation for all evaluations and treatments sessions
- Communication with physicians, parents, and teachers
- Overseeing COTA's and students
Education
Occupational Therapy
Master
05.2017
Rehabilitation
Bachelors of Science from Business Analytics and Communication
05.2016
Skills
- Play-based therapy
- Activity analysis
- Feeding therapy
- Social skills training
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Self-care strategies
- Ethical practice
- Adaptive equipment
- Assistive technology
- Handwriting intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborative consultation
Accomplishments
Collaborated with school teams to deliver presentations regarding auditory processing, vision, and bilateral coordination in the school system.
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Concussion Management Certification
- Vision and the Vestibular System Certification
- Handwriting Tools Certification
- ADHD, Anxiety, and Coping Strategies Certification
- Orthopedics and the Upper Extremity Certification
- SOS Feeding Certified
- Executive Functioning in the Classroom Certification
- Handwriting in the School Classes Completed
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Integrated Pediatric Therapy
10.2023 - 11.2024
School-Based Occupational Therapist
UNMC (Contract Is With Omaha Public Schools)
08.2023 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation
Bachelors of Science from Business Analytics and Communication
Occupational Therapy
Master
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