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Rhonda Rankin

Arcata,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable healthcare professional adept at assessing patient conditions and planning treatments, skilled at adapting to new situations, and successful at collaborating in team environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist, Supervisor

Humboldt Senior Resource Center/PACE
Eureka, CA
06.2016 - Current
  • Primary duties include assessing and care planning, care coordination with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and Adult Day Health, home safety assessments for PACE, and oversight of a comprehensive therapy program
  • Interview, hire, and train new staff in the therapy department
  • Train new staff with proper body mechanics during patient transfers and use of mechanical lifts
  • Train/assist patients on how to attend telehealth appointments

Telehealth Occupational Therapist, Lead

Presence Learning
Arcata, CA
04.2014 - 06.2017
  • Provided occupational therapy services to school-based students throughout the U.S.
  • Supervised a team of telehealth therapists for a school district
  • Mentored and trained new staff
  • Reviewed assessments of other occupational therapists and provided feedback

Travel/Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
Various Locations
05.2009 - 06.2016

Completed travel contracts as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings, including: acute care, home health, schools, and LTAC

Occupational Therapist

Washington Regional Home Health
Fayetteville, AR
09.2006 - 04.2009
  • Performed evaluations and provided treatment to homebound patients
  • Provided education to family members/caregivers on patient care and home safety recommendations
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team for care planning and goals of care

Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
Fayetteville, AR
05.2001 - 09.2006
  • Provided pediatric occupational therapy services in a variety of settings, including: schools, outpatient, home health, and NICU

Occupational Therapist

Interim Home Health Care
Greenville, SC
10.1997 - 04.2001
  • Performed assessments and provided treatments to homebound patients
  • Provided family/caregiver education on patient care and home safety recommendations

Travel/Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
Various Locations
10.1994 - 04.1997

Completed travel assignments and contracts in a variety of settings, including: SNF, home health, pediatric outpatient, and schools

Occupational Therapist

Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
01.1993 - 10.1994

Performed assessments and provided treatments to pediatric patients in the NICU, acute care, rehab, and outpatient setting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Skills

Certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)

Timeline

Occupational Therapist, Supervisor

Humboldt Senior Resource Center/PACE
06.2016 - Current

Telehealth Occupational Therapist, Lead

Presence Learning
04.2014 - 06.2017

Travel/Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
05.2009 - 06.2016

Occupational Therapist

Washington Regional Home Health
09.2006 - 04.2009

Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
05.2001 - 09.2006

Occupational Therapist

Interim Home Health Care
10.1997 - 04.2001

Travel/Contract Occupational Therapist

Self
10.1994 - 04.1997

Occupational Therapist

Arkansas Children's Hospital
01.1993 - 10.1994

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Central Arkansas
Rhonda Rankin