Paige Rippon OTR/L
Middletown,PA
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist bringing a clear understanding of healthcare standards, procedures, and best practice. Skilled in upper extremity based rehabilitation and custom orthosis fabrication applying knowledge gleaned from advanced fellowship training. CHT eligible, showcasing commitment to professional development and excellence in patient care. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC
Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Selected, performed, and interpreted assessment of activities of daily living, dexterity and coordination, edema, function, pain, patient-reported outcomes, posture, joint range of motion, sensibility, special signs and tests of the upper extremity, strength, and wounds.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction and restore the function of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks, and to participate fully in life situations.
- Fabricated custom orthoses for a diverse patient population and needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Supervised and provided clinical education to Level I and Level II students during fieldwork assignments.
Occupational Therapist
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
Camphill , PA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed caseloads across telemetry, orthopedic, neurology, cardiac, and ICU units.
- Performed evaluations and implemented treatment sessions with a focus on safety and independence through evidence-based techniques.
- Communicated insights in patient safety and functional abilities, collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate discharge planning.
- Educated the patient and family on assistive equipment, brace management, positioning, task modification, and precautions after orthopedic and cardiac surgeries.
Education
URPT Hand Fellowship - Upper Extremity & Hand Rehabilitation
Upstream Rehabilitation
05-2024
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg11-2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA05-2016
Skills
- CHT eligible
- 2024 Graduate of Upstream Rehabilitation Hand Fellowship
- Proficient in EMR documentation - Raintree
- Custom orthosis fabrication and billing
- Orthopedic upper extremity assessment
- Wound care management
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Clinical education
Certification
- Pennslyvania Occupational Therapist - License # OC017485
- OTR through The National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) 2021
- National CPR Foundation Basic Life Support and Adult/Child/Infant/Choking CPR certification
Community Involvement
Pillars With Purpose - Drayer/Upstream Rehabilitation
- Sole Purpose Challenge - Collaborated with clinical team in the collection of new/gently used shoes and funds to be donated to our local harrisburg community, 2021 & 2022
- Central PA Food Bank - Participated in the sorting and organization of 8,400 lbs of food, packing of 288 meal boxs, and donating funds equating to 3,000 means at the Harrisburg warehouse, 2023
- Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania - Exceeded fund raising goal with the clinical team donating raised funds for the purchase of a transportation vehicle for veterans, 2024
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC
11.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
05.2021 - 11.2021
URPT Hand Fellowship - Upper Extremity & Hand Rehabilitation
Upstream Rehabilitation
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Messiah University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Shippensburg University
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