Paul Kakaty
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Effective at patient assessments, treatment planning and progress updates. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of results for patients working through occupational therapy protocol NYS -licensed Occupational Therapist.
Caring Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 27 years of experience building personal confidence among clients dealing with varying health concerns. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Occupational Therapist
Sigma Rehab
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Educated patients and families to help understand disease process, injury and limitations.
- Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Kindred At Home
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Evaluation and treatment of patient's with various diagnoses in the home setting .
- Preceptor for all newly hired OTR's and COTA's.
- Provide direct supervision of COTA- working together to implement optimal plan of care for patient.
- OTR chosen to give presentations to Kindred staff members
- Provide equipment evaluations and prepared justification reports for Medicaid/ medicare .
- Continuous collaboration with clinicians and family members regarding patient's status , recommendations, concerns etc.
- Provide patient with splint wearing needs - including recommendation of proper splint , assessing fit/function , implementing splint wearing schedule
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Community Health Center
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Evaluation and treatment of adult population in home setting
- Daily collaboration with colleagues and family members regarding patient's functioning level, need , concerns etc.
- Active participant in weekly meetings
- Provided equipment evaluations and prepared justification reports for Medicaid/ medicare
- Provided patient's with splinting needs - recommending proper splint, assessing fit/function , implementing splint wearing schedule
- Evaluation (Peabody) and treatment of children in school and home setting
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals .
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Active participant in IEP meetings
- Provided parent with home program to promote child's independence
- Provided direct supervision of pediatric COTA's
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Visiting Nurse of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties
06.2005 - 09.2014
- Evaluation and treatment of adult population in the in home setting
- Only Occupational Therapist selected to be member of the core group for MYSAS computer training
- Regular collaboration with staff and family members regarding patient's functioning level , recommendations , concerns etc.
- Provided equipment evaluation and prepared justification reports for Medicaid/ medicare
- Provided patient's with splinting needs - including proper splint recommendation , assessing fit/function, implementing splint wearing schedule
Occupational Therapist
Capital Living And Rehabilitation
04.2004 - 06.2005
- Evaluation and treatment of geriatric population in subacute setting
- Consultation with family members on regular basis regarding patient's functioning level
- Active participant in staff meetings, and family meetings
- Directed splint program : recommendations of proper split, assessing fit/ function , implementing wearing schedule
Occupational Therapist
Thomas NIcolla Consulting Service
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Evaluation and treatment of pediatric population at St. Margaret's Center
- Quarterly audits with primary focus including assessment of fit and function for splinting and range of motion program. Regular consulting with orthotist to assure that client's splinting needs were met
- Regular consultation with family members regarding child's status
Occupational Therapist
Center for Disability Services
05.2001 - 09.2002
- Evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult population primarily in outpatient setting
- Adult population diagnoses included variety of orthopedic and neurological dysfunctions
- Excelled in implementation of sensory integration to treat sensory dysfunction in pediatric population with diagnoses including autism, ADHD, developmental delay
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Utica College
Utica, NY05.1996
Skills
- Adaptable to change
- Supervision & leadership
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Problem resolution
- Building trust with patients
- Geriatric care management
- Supportive education for families and patients
Education and Training
other
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Sigma Rehab
10.2021 - 02.2025
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Kindred At Home
05.2018 - 10.2021
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Community Health Center
09.2014 - 01.2018
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Visiting Nurse of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties
06.2005 - 09.2014
Occupational Therapist
Capital Living And Rehabilitation
04.2004 - 06.2005
Occupational Therapist
Thomas NIcolla Consulting Service
09.2002 - 04.2004
Occupational Therapist
Center for Disability Services
05.2001 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Utica College
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