Rachelle Goldwag- Birnbaum
Summary
As a diligent, conscientious, and intuitive Occupational Therapist, I bring a wealth of experience in hand therapy to the table. Currently pursuing a Certificate in Hand Therapy (CHT), I am well-versed in client-centered and occupation-based hand therapy techniques. My eagerness to learn new skills highlights my commitment to professional growth. I am acutely sensitive to the needs of patients, possess exceptional people skills, and thrive under pressure, managing multiple demands with ease.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic, Helping Hands Therapy
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluating, creating treatment plans and HEPs, and using client centered and occupation based treatment methods to successfully rehabilitate patients with orthopedic muscle nerve injuries/diseases in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic.
- Custom orthosis fabrication for UE injuries/diseases in a bone and joint disease medical center.
- Wound care, suture removal, scar massage and HEP instruction for patients post-surgical procedures for UE injuries/diseases.
- Proficient in WebPT documentation
Occupational Therapist
Private School, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath
09.2025 - Current
- Developing individualized therapy plans to enhance children's fine motor skills and sensory integration.
- Facilitating improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Developing a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
Occupational Therapist
Reflex Integration Based Pediatric Clinic, Sensory Outlet Therapy
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided skilled treatments for children ages 2-11 with various retained primitive reflexes
- Utilized Musgatova method techniques, neuro-tactile protocol, and Archetype/ pre-reflex movements.
- Coordinated with parents, caregivers, and supervisors to provide the optimal treatment plan for each individual, and instructed caregivers in HEP.
- Created a productive environment tailored to the specific needs of each client.
- Upgraded and downgraded treatment plans based on feedback and directives from caregivers, clients, and supervisors.
Education
Master's of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College School of Health Sciences
New York, NY01.2019
Bachelor's of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College School of Health Sciences
New York, NY01.2019
Skills
- Manual therapy techniques
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Occupation Based Practice therapy
- Custom Orthosis Fabrication
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Specialized hand therapy techniques
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient education
- Adaptability and flexibility
Activities
August 2017- January 2019 President of Alpha Pi- Pi Theta Epsilon chapter of Touro College. January 2016- present Member of AOTA. January 2016- January 2019 Assisted Neurotracker Research Study. Research was scheduled to present at 2020 AOTA Conference.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Private School, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath
09.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic, Helping Hands Therapy
09.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Reflex Integration Based Pediatric Clinic, Sensory Outlet Therapy
03.2020 - 06.2021
Master's of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College School of Health Sciences
Bachelor's of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College School of Health Sciences