Patricia Dionisi
Taylor,MI
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 11 years of experience working with clients across the lifespan including the special needs population. Well-versed in planning and delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress, meeting schedules and advocating for special needs client. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. Familiar with strategies for improving all areas of life for diverse patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wyandotte Public Schools Via Staffing Connections
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual student preferences and needs, ensuring engagement in therapeutic process.
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills to increase independence with educational based activities.
- Built rapport with students and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Serviced caseload of 61 students across two programs within district.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MetroEHS
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Provide therapeutic treatment to pediatric clients in outpatient setting
- Treatment of clients with average age span 2 to 16 years of age with multiple diagnoses, but primarily clients with Autism
- Use of Raintree documentation platform
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff
- Provide education to client and families.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant /COTA/L
Staff Connections, Wyandotte School District
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Plan and provide therapeutic treatment based on goals to students between ages 5 to 26 with multiple diagnosis.
- Groups and individuals
- Provide therapy through Zoom platform and in person at multiple locations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to provide services based upon IEP
- Document and communicate through Google platform.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining focus on quality care delivery for each student served.
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
COTA/L /Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Maple Manor of Wayne
01.2015 - 11.2020
- In this position performed dual role of Assistant director of rehabilitation and patient care
- Supervision of therapy staff including staff scheduling
- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary staff to determine patient treatment and discharge needs
- Led team of 11 therapy professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Scheduled patients therapy according to insurance guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary communications for patient chart reviews and planning.
- Patient advocate
- Communication with patients and families.
PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advantage Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Plan and execute therapeutic treatment based upon client goals
- Documentation through Rehab Optima
- Provide client and family education.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided services to varying caseload according to staffing needs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTAL
Expert Care
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Plan/provide therapeutic treatment based upon pediatric client goals in home setting.
- Documentation of interventions
- Provide client and family education.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant /COTAL
West Bloomfield Nursing Center
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Plan and provide therapeutic treatment based on client's goals to prepare for discharge.
- Provide client and family training to increase success and safety upon discharge.
- Documentation through Rehab Optima documentation system.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College
Allen Park, MI12.2013
Associates of Arts - Business Management
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MISkills
- Experience in planning and providing therapeutic interventions to clients across lifespan with varying diagnosis based on provided goals Skilled at planning and providing training to increase client's optimal level of independence
- Experience as rehabilitation director in skilled nursing facility This experience includes supervision of staff, scheduling, and employee support and training Performed equipment ordering online and through contractors Experience in interdisciplinary meetings and communication and communication and entering of MDS information
- Experience with multiple computer platforms including Rehab Optima, Point Click Care, Matrix systems, MDS, Google, Raintree and Parachute DME, MiStar
- Fine motor skills development
- Experience working in school environments providing in person therapy in multiple schools and through virtual platforms Including participation in formulation of student goals and treatment in partnership with OTR Participation in IEP and wrap around meetings both in person and virtually
- Activity analysis
- Documentation And Reporting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Assistive technology use
- Functional Mobility Training
- Neurological disorders knowledge
- Traumatic Brain Injury Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sensory integration strategies
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Pediatric therapy techniques
Certification
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- American Occupational Therapy Association – AOTA
- COTA/L - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wyandotte Public Schools Via Staffing Connections
09.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MetroEHS
03.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant /COTA/L
Staff Connections, Wyandotte School District
11.2020 - 10.2021
PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advantage Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 10.2020
COTA/L /Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Maple Manor of Wayne
01.2015 - 11.2020
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTAL
Expert Care
01.2015 - 05.2015
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant /COTAL
West Bloomfield Nursing Center
04.2014 - 01.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College
Associates of Arts - Business Management
Wayne County Community College
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- American Occupational Therapy Association – AOTA
- COTA/L - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Similar Profiles
Sabrina HoldenSabrina Holden
Special Education Paraprofessional at Wyandotte Public SchoolsSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Wyandotte Public Schools
Denise TrudellDenise Trudell
Teacher at Wyandotte Public SchoolsTeacher at Wyandotte Public Schools
Michael CornettMichael Cornett
Special Education Paraprofessional at Wyandotte Public SchoolsSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Wyandotte Public Schools