Rebecca Starrett
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients and work settings and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Skilled in conducting assessments and providing education. Strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate and supervise. Well developed organizational and time management abilities to help develop and implement policy and comply with regulatory requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Denver, CO And Elizabeth, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Contracted through Therapeds, LLC
- Provide support to Director of Special Services by completing special projects and duties: developed a district wide special education calendar and trained staff, developed schedules for para professionals in elementary school, provided support to related service and special education personal, coordinated ESD District Extended School Year program
- Complete Occupational Therapy Initial and Re-Evaluations for students in preschool through age 21 using a variety of standardized assessments as well as informal evaluation processes
- Determine the need for OT as a related service and develop appropriate goals and intervention plans
- Supervise two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who provide direct and indirect services to children in preschool through age 21
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement IEPs
- Ensure documentation of student progress is accurate and efficient and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Work as the sole District OT and Support for special services department, successfully using a hybrid model
Occupational Therapist
BREAKTHROUGH PEDIATRICS
Denver, CO
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Carry a small caseload providing home health Occupational Therapy services
- Perform initial evaluations and recertification
- Provide weekly therapy sessions to support goals, family education and coordination of services
- Communicate effectively with client, families and providers
Occupational Therapist
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Albuquerque, NM
01.2004 - 05.2023
- Serve as a member of the District Occupational Therapy Evaluator Team (Aug 2014-May 2023)
- Evaluate need for services and provide valuable information to multi-disciplinary teams using standardized tests as well as clinical observations
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to determine special education eligibility and need for related services
- Participate in Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) evaluations
- Interpret test scores, write evaluation and re-evaluation reports
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Serve as member of Instructional Council as Motor Evaluator Representative 2020-2023
- Provide OT services both in person and via teletherapy to preschool and school aged children in various levels of Special Education
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Work as part of an educational team, including co-treatment with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, consultation with administration, teachers and educational assistants
- Develop and Participate in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and multidisciplinary meetings
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist
GENESIS REHAB SERVICES
Albuquerque, NM
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Screen, examine and evaluate patients in order to determine predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design plan of care
- Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers
- Implement occupational therapy treatment plan, complete related documentation
- Provide Supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Consult with other members of rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient.
Occupational Therapist
RDH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, P.C.
Albuquerque, NM
12.2004 - 10.2007
- Serve as an independent contractor providing OT services to clients on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver
- Complete initial evaluations, bi-annual reports and treatment plans
- Formulate and implement treatment plans addressing OT goals in clients’ homes and the community.
Education
Masters in Occupational Therapy -
University of New Mexico
12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology -
University of Michigan
05.1997
Skills
- Strong evaluation skills
- Supervisory experience
- Family and patient education
- Staff education and training
- Clinical Training
- Collaboration Abilities
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Colorado, OT.0007961, 05/01/23
- Colorado, CDE Professional SS License, 09/01/23
- New Mexico, 2075, 05/25/04
- New Mexico PED, K-12, 07/01/05
- OTR- NBCOT, 1070777, 05/05/05
Accomplishments
- Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS) October 2019-Present
- Recipient of the graduate student stipend offered through the University of New Mexico/Albuquerque Public Schools Collaborative Education Project, 2002-2003
- Recipient of the UNM Hospital League Scholarship, 2003
- Recipient of the Julia D. Sweeney Scholarship offered by the New Mexico Scholarship Occupational Therapy Association, 2002
- Recipient of the University of New Mexico 3% Scholarship, 2001-2002
- University of Michigan, Class Honors- 1996, 1997
- University of Michigan, James B. Angell Scholar- 1997
Publications
- Occupational Concerns of Women Who are Homeless and Have Children: An Occupational Justice Critique, B. Vanleit, R. Starrett, Terry K. Crowe, Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 2006, 47-62
- Masters Thesis- 2003: 'Occupational Performance Concerns of Women who are Homeless and have Children', 2003
- Aging and mental fitness, J. Keane, R. Starrett, A. Turner, Indian Elder Caregiver, Spring 2003, 4-5
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
BREAKTHROUGH PEDIATRICS
08.2023 - 01.2024
Occupational Therapist
GENESIS REHAB SERVICES
01.2016 - 05.2017
Occupational Therapist
RDH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, P.C.
12.2004 - 10.2007
Occupational Therapist
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2004 - 05.2023
Masters in Occupational Therapy -
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology -
University of Michigan