Rachel Valentino
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Personable and dedicated with comprehensive understanding of therapeutic techniques and patient care. Committed to improving patients' quality of life through tailored therapy strategies. Seeking an opportunity that will allow me to further my development and utilize my previous experiences. Currently working as an independent contractor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
03.2025 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
03.2024 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure effective treatment approaches tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess functional limitations, set realistic goals, and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Supervise COTAs and maintain clear communication on mutual patients to ensure best practice for the patient.
Home Care Occupational Therapist
Infinite Services Inc
06.2022 - Current
- Schedule, evaluate and treat patients based on their needs and established goals.
- Complete detailed documentation of evaluations, assessments, progress notes and discharge notes.
- Educate patients on home exercise programs and help them work towards independence within the home.
- Enhance patients with chronic conditions overall quality of life by addressing physical, cognitive and sensory impairments.
Occupational Therapist
The Grand Pavilion For Rehabilitation & Nursing At Rockville Centre
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Assess residents needs for orthotics and use therapeutic modalities such as heat, ice, diathermy, e-stim and ultrasound.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Prepare residents for next level of care
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ithaca College
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Ithaca College
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Very organized
- Good with planning
- Productive work ethic
- Strong leadership abilities
- Diligent and honest employee
Accomplishments
- Graduated bachelor’s in occupational science and Master’s in Occupational Therapy with a 4.0.
- Participated in the Ithaca College free clinic during junior semester
- CPR and First Aid certified
- First Generation Graduate
- Participated in Center for Life Skills at Longview
- M-CIMT certified
- Participated in an Upper extremity bootcamp during the last week of finals fall semester, 2021.
Leadership Experience
- Ithaca College Department of Occupational Therapy Graduate Research Colloquium
- Presented graduate group research on stroke survivors experiences and perceptions on upper extremity neurorehabilitation within Tompkins County.
- Member of the Ithaca College Student Occupational Therapy Association
- Pi Theta Epsilon member
- Honor society for students with a GPA higher than a 3.5 and placed in the top 35% of all students academically.
- The Alpha Eta Society of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance
- Nominated by faculty and accepted into the society formed to promote and recognize significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
03.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
The Grand Pavilion For Rehabilitation & Nursing At Rockville Centre
05.2023 - 02.2025
Home Care Occupational Therapist
Infinite Services Inc
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Ithaca College
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Ithaca College
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