Paula Krepps
Fallentimber,PA
Summary
As a staff occupational therapist I have a clear understanding of healthcare procedures and best practices, while continuously keeping core values at the forefront of every staff, patient and management encounter. I am familiar with the importance of program development, have been involved with team leadership and training and with nearly 22 years of experience in the occupational therapy field I would like to take on a position as a casual occupational therapist at UPMC Altoona.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Hospital Altoona
Altoona , PA
2022.10 - Current
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations to assess veterans functional mobility, strength and daily activities and determine necessary interventions.
- Develop treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Perform evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Design treatment plans to improve overall endurance, balance, strength, ADL, IADL independence.
- Provide daily occupational therapy treatments to veterans
- Issue appropriate DME and A.E. for increased independence
- Collaborate with medical staff for treatment and discharge plans for veterans on inpatient units
Staff Occupational Therapist
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Altoona , PA
2016.10 - 2023.12
- Efficiently educated new employees on facility protocols and operational best practices.
- Provided education to new employees on complex trauma patients and ICU protocols
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive treatment and discharge planning.
- Provided education to multi-level Occupational Therapy students at universities on acute care OT and on fieldwork readiness, several times per year
- Supervised, collaborated and provided problem solving strategies with COTAs on a daily basis
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings for trauma patients
- Educated Level 1 and Level II fieldwork students
- Organized and placed students for fieldwork with OT and COTA students 3-5 times a year with five colleges/universities
- Assisted prior supervisor with staffing assignments for monthly rotations, filling schedule vacancies and changes.
- Was on a team as a peer interviewer for incoming staff for occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown , PA
2008.03 - 2022.12
- Completed occupational therapy evaluations, treatments and discharge planning in transitional and acute care settings
- Supervised occupational therapy assists
- Adhere to productivity standards for the needs of the facility
- Provided occupational therapy services on a per-diem basis after leaving a full-time position.
Staff Occupational Therapist
UPMC Altoona/Altoona Regional Hospital
Altoona , PA
2008.03 - 2016.10
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Completed evaluations, developed treatment plans and assisted with discharge planning to clients in acute care
- Assisted in the development of the occupational therapy evaluation to electronic medical records
- Supervised and collaborated with COTAs on a daily basis
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings for trauma and CVA patients
- Educated Level 1 and Level II occupational therapy students
- Assisted supervisor with staff scheduling and problem solving strategies
Staff Occupational Therapist
Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown , PA
2004.02 - 2008.02
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Provided occupational therapy services to geriatric, middle age and pediatric clients in various settings including acute care, skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehab, behavioral health and transitional care unit
- Lead staff therapist and assisted facility by scheduling meetings, calculating patient RUG levels for insurance reimbursement, reported to supervisor with staff adversities
- Completed occupational therapy evaluations, treatments and discharge planning
- Provided supervision to COTAs
Staff Occupational Therapist
Marden Rehabilitation Services
Saint Marys , PA
2002.05 - 2003.10
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
- Provided occupational therapy services for contract company, including evaluations and treatments to geriatric and middle aged patients in various skilled nursing facilities.
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings for discharge planning
- Supervised COTAs
Staff Occupational Therapist
Pennknoll Village Nursing Home
Everett , PA
2002.05 - 2003.08
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge planning and recommended services for patients requiring home care services
- Provided occupational therapy evaluations and treatments on a per-diem basis to geriatric and middle aged patients in a skilled nursing facility.
- Primarily worked independently on a weekend schedule while meeting productivity expectations
Education
Masters Occupational Therapy, Minor in Psychology -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Flinton, PA06.1989
Skills
- Trained to provide patient education on coping skills/strategies to clients admitted with a positive toxic screen and involved in a traumatic event.
- Provided education to OT students several times a year at colleges/universities on role of occupational therapy in acute care and on fieldwork readiness
- Maintained average productivity standards of 10.15 out of required 10.0
- Presented at the POTA conference in October 2014 on the BASICS program implemented at the facility where I currently work.
- Provide education to new registered nurses on the role of occupational therapy with trauma patients in acute care.
- Organized, distributed daily caseload of 180 patients among 13 staff therapists
- Recognized and awarded the Alumni Award of 2020 by Saint Francis University
- Primary occupational therapist involved with ICU patients diagnosed with complex traumatic injuries and various medical illnesses
- Member of the Saint Francis University Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
- Developed and initiated activities of daily living program at current employer
Certification
- Occupational Therapy License active in Pennsylvania
- NBCOT
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Hospital Altoona
2022.10 - Current
Staff Occupational Therapist
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
2016.10 - 2023.12
Staff Occupational Therapist
Memorial Medical Center
2008.03 - 2022.12
Staff Occupational Therapist
UPMC Altoona/Altoona Regional Hospital
2008.03 - 2016.10
Staff Occupational Therapist
Memorial Medical Center
2004.02 - 2008.02
Staff Occupational Therapist
Marden Rehabilitation Services
2002.05 - 2003.10
Staff Occupational Therapist
Pennknoll Village Nursing Home
2002.05 - 2003.08
Masters Occupational Therapy, Minor in Psychology -
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate
Saint Francis University
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
- Occupational Therapy License active in Pennsylvania
- NBCOT
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