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Overview
Work History
Education
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Rachel M. Pontius

Kaukauna

Summary

Professional occupational therapist with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration, achieving results, and adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

St. Elizabeth Hospital
11.2011 - 04.2025
  • Evaluate and treat in an inpatient psychiatric unit setting (Child and Adolescent Unit: 5-18 years old and Adult Unit: 18+ years old, Partial Hospitalization Program 12-18 years old)
  • Facilitate mental health groups (coping skills, self-awareness, assertiveness training, craft groups, life skills and sleep hygiene)
  • Document patients’ needs, progress, services and discharge plan
  • Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment with high risk population

Casual Occupational Therapist

St. Paul Elder Services/Recovery Inn
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Evaluate and treat in a skilled nursing facility environment and transitional orthopedic setting
  • Treat and Document patients’ needs, progress, and services
  • Discharge and refer as appropriate and needed
  • Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment primarily treating older adult population.

Part-time/Casual Occupational Therapist

Rehabcare-Colony Oaks Care Center
11.2010 - 01.2013
  • Evaluate and treat in a skilled nursing facility environment
  • Treat and Document patients’ needs, progress, and services
  • Discharge and refer as appropriate and needed
  • Supervise COTAs
  • Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment primarily treating older adult population.

Resident Assistant, Service Desk and Security

University Housing at University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
08.2006 - 12.2009

Kitchen Helper, Activities and Resident Assistant

Valley VNA Senior Services
05.2003 - 07.2007

Education

M.S. - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
08.2010

B.S. - Occupational Studies

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
05.2009

Skills

  • Extensive experience working with persons with disabilities and individuals throughout the lifespan
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and Epic
  • MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior)
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Family and patient education
  • Goal setting experience
  • Intervention planning
  • Documentation skills
  • Staff education and training
  • Group therapy

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered valid through 3/31/2028
  • WI State License valid through 5/31/2027
  • BLS American Heart Association valid through 6/30/26

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

St. Elizabeth Hospital
11.2011 - 04.2025

Part-time/Casual Occupational Therapist

Rehabcare-Colony Oaks Care Center
11.2010 - 01.2013

Casual Occupational Therapist

St. Paul Elder Services/Recovery Inn
10.2010 - 10.2013

Resident Assistant, Service Desk and Security

University Housing at University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
08.2006 - 12.2009

Kitchen Helper, Activities and Resident Assistant

Valley VNA Senior Services
05.2003 - 07.2007

M.S. - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

B.S. - Occupational Studies

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Awards

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee University Housing Director’s Award for Student Leadership, May 2008., Graduated with honors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with B.S. and M.S.

Fieldwork

  • St. Paul Elder Services 3/2010-6/2010
  • OTS facilitated rehabilitation services with older adults in a SNF
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital 1/2010-3/2010
  • OTS facilitated rehabilitation on the psychiatric unit in group settings

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