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Randi Connelly

Manorville,NY

Summary

Occupational therapist with 24+ years of experience in the pediatric field. Those experiences have been acquired while working with infants in early intervention, up to life-skill high school students. I have trained school teachers and aides as well as mentored Level I and II students. I come with a positive attitude, a lot of patience and I am a team-player who is always eager to learn more.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Family of Kidz Therapy - Complete Rehab
2006.09 - Current
  • Experienced in all stages of pediatric treatment from early intervention up to age 21 in the home and in the K-12 school setting.
  • Contributed towards IEP development and implementation of occupational therapy goals as well as keeping Medicaid-mandated and school-based progress notes up to date.
  • Completed several continuing education courses in a wide variety of topics. Most recent courses included Co-Morbidities in Stroke Rehab, Family Systems Approach to Disability and Chronic Illness, and Learning from Non-Ordinary States: Mindfulness, Compassion & Psychedelics
  • Mentored Level I and II occupational therapy field-work students in the school setting.
  • Designed and conducted sensory integration workshops for faculty and school staff. Training of classroom teachers and aides on the proper use of equipment in the school Sensory Room.
  • Designed and implemented 5-week kindergarten workshops introducing basic skills and requirements for success utilizing SmartBoard presentations and hands-on activities.

Occupational Therapist

Contracted Homecare Provider
2001.09 - 2006.06

Wee Care Therapeutics, Bilinguals, Achievement Therapy,

First in Line Therapy, Empowering Minds

Occupational Therapist

Metro Therapy
2000.09 - 2022.06
  • Homecare, preschool and school based therapy
  • IEP development and implementation
  • Perform evaluations for new and existing students

Product Management Consultant

Homecare America - Good Samaritan Hospital
1998.01 - 2000.01
  • Aided disabled and able-bodied customers in selecting assistive devices required for recovery from surgery or illness.
  • Custom fitted orthotics and compression garments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury
06.2000

Master of Arts - Communication Arts

New York Institute of Techlology
Old Westbury
06.1992

Skills

  • Neurodiverse therapist - supporting a variety of support systems and services to help increase success for all of the students on my caseload.
  • Sensory Integration - Patricia Wilbarger trained in Brushing Protocol and Joint Compressions. I have also designed sensory diets for many students on my caseload to include both classroom and sensory room interventions.
  • Patient Assessment - including MVPT, TVPS, BOT, PDMS and VMI among others.
  • Pediatric Therapy - pre-K up to high school
  • Handwriting Intervention - "Handwriting without Tears" and "Loops and Other Groups"
  • Fine Motor Control and Development - Intrinsic hand strengthening through active participation in therapeutic and functional class-based activities.
  • Non-medical staff training - Provided teacher and classroom staff educational sessions on sensory room usage and classroom interventions.
  • Treatment collaboration with other therapists - Coordination of treatments and schedules

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Family of Kidz Therapy - Complete Rehab
2006.09 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Contracted Homecare Provider
2001.09 - 2006.06

Occupational Therapist

Metro Therapy
2000.09 - 2022.06

Product Management Consultant

Homecare America - Good Samaritan Hospital
1998.01 - 2000.01

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

New York Institute of Technology

Master of Arts - Communication Arts

New York Institute of Techlology
Randi Connelly