Open To Work
Paulette Kinnan
North Canton,OH
Summary
Occupational therapist with experience improving adult functional independence. Proven ability to assess needs, develop targeted interventions, and track measurable progress. Ability to create patient-centered goals and improve quality of life.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor/Private Coach
Corefit
North Canton, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Program and coach classes for special population of women age 60 and over designed to build strength and power, improve balance, agility, and mobility. Provide personalized attention to accommodate all skill levels, build confidence, and monitor progress.
- Develop and coach tailored private sessions to meet individual fitness goals, monitor progress, and maintain an engaging experience.
- Coach diverse group fitness classes for up to 20 women, monitor technique, deliver enthusiastic and personalized feedback, and offer modifications to accommodate individual limitations and promote success.
- Stay up to date on research from sports medicine and exercise science organizations to enhance programming and client success.
PRN Occupational Therapist
Mercy Medical Center
Canton, OH
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Performed evaluations to assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial skills related to ADL and IADL, living environment, and ADL/IADL performance history.
- Developed realistic time-bound ADL and IADL goals. Provided therapy services, patient/caregiver education, and direct care staff training as necessary.
- Supervised and collaborated with occupational therapy assistants; communicated with physical therapy and speech therapy to enhance care plan.
- Recommended optimal discharge environments to care team to promote patient safety.
Occupational Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
Canton, OH
06.2006 - 04.2010
- Performed evaluations and established realistic ADL goals. Provided therapy services and patient/caregiver education. Daily collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other direct care staff due to a medically complex population.
- Provided training to care staff on positioning, splinting, Miami J collars, cognitive perceptual concerns, self care strategies, adaptive equipment/DME, transfer skills.
- Managed occupational therapy assistants; collaborated with physical therapy and speech therapy to develop integrated care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings for patients receiving occupational therapy services, ensuring coordinated care.
Occupational Therapist
Aultman Hospital
Canton, OH
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Performed evaluations in acute care and inpatient psychiatric care to assess ADL/IADL skills and limitations, living environment, and ADL/IADL performance history.
- Created realistic and time-bound ADL and IADL goals. Delivered therapy services and patient/caregiver education; conducted direct care staff training.
- Supervised and collaborated with occupational therapy assistants; communicated with the physical therapy team to enhance care plan.
- Recommended optimal discharge environments to care team to promote patient safety.
Occupational Therapist
Charleston Area Medical Center, Inpatient Rehab
Charleston, West Virginia
09.2002 - 03.2005
- Performed evaluations and established realistic time-bound goals for ADL/IADL performance. Provided therapy services and educated patients and caregivers.
- Managed occupational therapy assistants; collaborated with physical therapy and speech therapy for integrated care.
- Contributed to weekly interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings.
- Trained care staff on positioning, splinting, Miami J collars, cognitive perceptual concerns, self-care strategies, adaptive equipment, and transfer skills.
- Supervised Level II fieldwork students.
- Enhanced CVA education materials for patients and caregivers and facilitated a constraint induced therapy group.
- Contributed to the Fall Prevention Committee to strategize fall reduction risks.
- Facilitated CAMC sponsorship of a CEU presenter on visual perceptual deficits.
Occupational Therapist
OSU Medical Center, Dodd Hall, Inpatient Rehab
Columbus, OH
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Performed evaluations and established realistic time-bound goals for ADL/IADL performance. Provided therapy services and educated patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with physical therapy and speech therapy for integrated care.
- Contributed to weekly interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings.
- Provided training to care staff on positioning, splinting, Miami J collars, cognitive perceptual concerns, self care strategies, adaptive equipment, transfer skills.
- Provided Level II fieldwork supervision.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH01-1997
Skills
- Ohio Occupational Therapist License 005222
- Client centered goal setting
- Client and caregiver education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Attention to detail
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: North Canton, OH
Open to relocation: No
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor/Private Coach
Corefit
01.2020 - Current
PRN Occupational Therapist
Mercy Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2006 - 04.2010
Occupational Therapist
Aultman Hospital
03.2005 - 05.2006
Occupational Therapist
Charleston Area Medical Center, Inpatient Rehab
09.2002 - 03.2005
Occupational Therapist
OSU Medical Center, Dodd Hall, Inpatient Rehab
12.2000 - 09.2002
Master of Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The University of Toledo