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Renee Freedman

TUCSON,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at The Center at Tucson, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical reasoning and family education, I developed individualized treatment plans that significantly improved patients' physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring seamless transitions in care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

The Center at Tucson
12.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans for post hospitalized patients
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' physical and cognitive abilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to align treatment goals and improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques to promote engagement in daily activities.
  • First Therapist to start Therapy program at a new in patient facility

Staff Occupational Therapist

The Ensign Group, Inc
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients, improving overall functioning and quality of life.

Staff Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 11.2017

Senior Occupaitonal Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation (formerly Health South)
12.2014 - 06.2015

OT in Monmouth Hospital post op in patient orthopedic patients. Evaluated in patients for safe ot-recommended discharge placemets.

Staff Occupaitonal Therapist

Hand Rehabilitation Center and Jewish Senior Sevices
01.2007 - 05.2014

Hand Therapist and Staff Therapist

Education

No Degree - Masters Degree Program in Industrial Design

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
01-1982

Bachelor of Science - Certificate Occupational Therapy

New York University
New York (City), NY
01-1977

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care

Interests

I am a fine artist /painter and have been painting showing and selling my work for the past 5 years

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

The Center at Tucson
12.2018 - 04.2020

Staff Occupational Therapist

The Ensign Group, Inc
01.2018 - 12.2018

Staff Occupational Therapist

Select Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 11.2017

Senior Occupaitonal Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation (formerly Health South)
12.2014 - 06.2015

Staff Occupaitonal Therapist

Hand Rehabilitation Center and Jewish Senior Sevices
01.2007 - 05.2014

No Degree - Masters Degree Program in Industrial Design

Pratt Institute

Bachelor of Science - Certificate Occupational Therapy

New York University
Renee Freedman