Remi Williams
Houston
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapy Doctorate with over 15 years of experience specializing in veteran care and rehabilitation across various settings, including acute care and skilled nursing. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices and enhance client outcomes through interdisciplinary teamwork and caregiver education. Skilled in home modifications and strategies for aging in place
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver Support Program – OT Clinical Assessor
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
Houston
11.2020 - Current
- Practice occupational therapy at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice related to the Veteran population who require the assistance of a family caregiver
- Conduct Veteran Functional Assessment Instruments (VFAI) submitted to CEAT for eligibility determination
- Complete onsite OT evaluations for veteran and caregivers applying for PCAFC consideration
- Conduct thorough chart review of Veteran’s and Caregiver Assessments prior to completion of VFAI
- Conduct cognitive assessment for veterans during OT assessment to include but not limited to SLUMS
- Works collaboratively with CSP staff, facility leadership teams, including the Caregiver Support Coordinators (CSCs), caregiver organizations, and prosthetics department; this includes education and training of all stakeholders about various CSP programs
- Provide educational training on the role of occupational therapy for veterans and caregivers in PCAFC program
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and leadership regarding any issues or difficulty in achieving established timelines
- Presentation of Occupational Therapy in the annual Caregiver Support Summit
- Complete Home Care Assessment for approval of PCAFC process
- Triaging consults, scheduling, documentation in CPRS, CARMA, VISTA
- Provide timely and accurate customer service.
Polytrauma Rehabilitation - Staff Occupational Therapist/ Student Co-Coordinator
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
Houston
06.2013 - 11.2020
- Evaluated veterans with acute care injuries and prolonged hospitalizations, focusing on ADL retraining and endurance.
- Conducted preoperative and postoperative groups for orthopedic surgeries including shoulder, hip, and knee procedures.
- Assessed and treated inpatient rehabilitation patients for neurological, orthopedic, and progressive weakness conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to diverse veteran populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to enhance functional mobility and independence.
- Educated patients and families on effective therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
- Documented patient progress in accordance with regulatory standards.
Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
Houston
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Complete OT evaluations in an outpatient setting for DME, HISA (Home Improvement Structural Alterations) grant, and adaptive equipment training, preoperative education for orthopedics (shoulder, hip and knee replacements).
- Utilizes professional standards of care and evidenced-based research to provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments in order to establish an OT plan of care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary patient care team to facilitate direct patient care, according to the patient's individualized plan of care using occupation based and client-centered approaches within the field of care
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
Houston
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Complete OT evaluation for inpatient rehabilitation for veterans admitted under CIIRP for neurological, orthopedic or prolonged hospitalization
- Provider Family/ Caregiver Training for discharge planning
- Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team to provide a holistic treatment of the veteran
- FIM Certified for CARF regulations
- Engage in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
Houston
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Triaged consults for veteran’s admitted to MEDVAMC
- Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team for discharge planning
- Complete Occupational Therapy Evaluation of veterans at bedside
- Complete DME, AE and family/ caregiver training and education during admission
Travel Occupational Therapist
Jackson Partners Therapy
Orlando
02.2011 - 04.2013
- 13-16 week travel assignments nationwide in areas of critical need, staff shortage, or expansion of positions
- Utilized clinical judgment, providing evaluations, developing care plans, treatments, family/ caregiver education, supervision for (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance) and discharge planning for identified patients, in the settings of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities
- Utilizes professional standards of care and evidenced-based research to provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments in order to establish an occupational therapy plan of care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary patient care team to facilitate direct patient care, according to the patient's individualized plan of care using occupation based and client-centered approaches within the field of care
Acute Care Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist
Sacred Heart Health System
Pensacola
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Evaluated, assessed and treated adult populations with a wide variety of diagnosis such as orthopedic, cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Identified areas of weakness in failure to thrive patients, and established goals to increase independence in activities of daily living, HEP, safety, awareness, family/caregiver education and DME needs.
- Utilizes professional standards of care and evidenced-based research to provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments in order to establish an OT plan of care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary patient care team to facilitate direct patient care, according to the patient's individualized plan of care using occupation based and client-centered approach
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist
Life Care Center of America/ Pensacola
Pensacola
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Evaluated and treated individual’s deficits in basic activities of daily living
- Performed general strengthening, cognitive retraining, safety awareness, judgment deficits, home evaluations and DME needs
- Demonstrated proper family/ caregiver training for safe return home
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida12-2016
Master of Arts - Gerontology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL08-2005
Skills
- Occupational therapy
- Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument
- Cognitive evaluation
- Patient education
- Caregiver training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Documentation systems: CPRS, CARMA, VISTA
- Home Care Assessment
- Home modifications
- Durable Medical Equipment
Credentials
- OTD
- OTR/L
Licensures Certifications
- Texas Licensure, #114015, 04/30/27
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified Pro, 07/31/27
- Certified Interactive Metronome
- Certified Fieldwork Coordinator
- OT Certification, #232332, 03/31/27
Professional Presentations and Publications
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference (AOTA): Poster Presentation: Proposed Benefit of Increased Occupational Therapy Utilization to Decrease Hospital Readmissions of U.S. Veterans (published)
Annual Caregiver Support Summit, Presentation on the Role of Occupational Therapy
Timeline
Caregiver Support Program – OT Clinical Assessor
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
11.2020 - Current
Polytrauma Rehabilitation - Staff Occupational Therapist/ Student Co-Coordinator
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
06.2013 - 11.2020
Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
06.2013 - 01.2020
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
06.2013 - 01.2020
Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC)
06.2013 - 01.2020
Travel Occupational Therapist
Jackson Partners Therapy
02.2011 - 04.2013
Acute Care Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist
Sacred Heart Health System
07.2007 - 02.2011
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist
Life Care Center of America/ Pensacola
07.2007 - 02.2011
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine
Master of Arts - Gerontology
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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