RANDILYN SASSER
Charlotte,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy professional with a background in treating clients across the lifespan. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care that enhances independence in daily living activities. Recognized for a collaborative approach, adaptability in dynamic clinical settings, and strong communication with interdisciplinary teams. Offers expertise in therapeutic exercise, motor learning, and patient education to support meaningful, functional outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Speech Inspirations
10.2024 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Experiential Learning
The Stroke Center – TWU Dallas
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Treated post-stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients with language and cognitive deficits in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
- Delivered interventions rooted in task-specific training and motor learning principles to promote functional recovery and neuroplasticity.
- Focused on meaningful, client-centered activities to enhance communication, memory, and executive functioning.
- Collaborated with speech therapists and other team members to provide holistic care and support carryover across disciplines.
- Tracked patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to maximize independence and real-world skill transfer.
Student Research Assistant
My Possibilities
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individuals to assist in developing a curriculum titled Planning for Autism: Promoting Community Participation for Autistic Learners
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Texas Woman’s University
Dallas, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2021
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Pediatric therapy
- Patient evaluations
Fieldwork Experience
- Level 2 Fieldwork Experience, Ascension St. Thomas West, Nashville, TN, 08/23 - 11/23, Acute Care/Adult Physical Dysfunction with a focus on orthopedics, neurology, and cardiology
- Level 2 Fieldwork Experience, Utah State Hospital, Provo, UT, 01/23 - 04/23, Adult & Geriatric Inpatient Mental Health
- Level 1 Fieldwork Experience, William P. Clements Jr., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 01/22 - 05/22, Acute Care/Adult Physical Dysfunction with a focus on Med-Surg and Surgical ICU units
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Registration, 514653, 2024-2028
- North Carolina Therapy License, 16931, 2024-2025
- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid BLS, 235419366283, 2023-2025
Professional Memberships
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 06/21 - Present
ASPIRE OT, 7/24 - Present
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the Month (February 2025) at Speech Inspirations LLC for excellence in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Partnered with the care team to redesign the Charlotte office, enhancing therapy spaces to better support sensory integration and promote development of fine and gross motor skills. - Speech Inspirations LLC
Leadership Roles
AOTA Student Liaison, 01/22 - 12/22
Experiential Learning
- The Stroke Center – TWU Dallas, 01/24 - 05/24, Treated post-stroke and TBI patients with language deficits in a pro bono clinic
- Well Community, 12/21 - 12/22, Assisted occupational therapists in treating patients at a pro bono clinic
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Speech Inspirations
10.2024 - Current
Experiential Learning
The Stroke Center – TWU Dallas
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Research Assistant
My Possibilities
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology
Texas Tech University
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Texas Woman’s University
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