Robert Rudoshko (OTR/L)
Mount Arlington,NJ
Summary
Highly resilient occupational therapist with over six years of experience working in home care. Skilled at implementing comprehensive home safety evaluations and task analysis to further improve patient self-efficacy and independence with ADLs/IADLs. Proudly improving patient outcomes utilizing evidenced-based practice, and educating patients and families on community resources to further improve their ability to age in place.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation (Home Care)
Morris & Passaic County, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Direct communication amongst the therapy team and the nursing department at Mount Arlington Senior Living.
- Facilitated the onboarding for two new OT hires, acting as their sponsor for their first month of service.
- Performed and led in staff and resident in-service education and training at Mt. Arlington Senior Living.
- Educated patients on how to navigate and access community resources throughout Morris Country.
- Provide Med A services as an LHC Group independent contractor to ensure smooth transition of care between Med A and Med B services for our patients.
- Treating an average of seven patients daily while managing caseload.
- Collaborated with Assistive Technology Professional in power mobility evaluations.
Occupational Therapist
Buckingham Care and Rehabilitation Center (SNF)
Norwood, NJ
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Educated, and trained patients, caregivers, and staff on rehabilitative, preventative and adaptive strategies within a 240 bed facility.
- Utilized task analysis for patient education and injury prevention on proper body mechanics for daily routines.
Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center (SNF); Lakeport Post Acute (SNF)
California
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided skilled intervention to help maintain patient functional performance, and prevent further decline in function for patients who were ventilator dependent.
- Participated in patient and family care conferences daily.
- Supervised COTAs on staff.
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Healthcare (Skilled Nursing Facility: CCRC)
Monroe, NJ
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated and treated older adults with a range of physical, neurological and psychosocial conditions.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, and designed home exercise programs for those with a variety of upper extremity injuries.
Occupational Therapist
Children's Specialized Hospital (Outpatient)
Mountainside, NJ
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed treatment plans for youth population with physical, developmental and sensory impairments.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
Portland, ME05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ05-2012
Skills
- Geriatric fall risk assessment and prevention
- DME/AE assessment and orders
- Home safety and environmental modifications
- Utilizing interdisciplinary collaboration for transition of care and new patient referrals
- Wheelchair positioning and customization
- Applying therapeutic use of self to improve outcomes and facilitate carryover of home exercise/activity programs
- Implementing sensory and behavioral management techniques for patients with cognitive deficits
- EMR Proficiency: Raintree, HCHB PointCare, RehabOptima/ROX, MEDITECH information systems, PointClickCare, and Casamba
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered: The National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: State of New Jersey
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certified
- Certificate of Completion: Fundamentals of Physical Agent Modalities (State of New Jersey)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation (Home Care)
01.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Buckingham Care and Rehabilitation Center (SNF)
07.2019 - 09.2019
Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center (SNF); Lakeport Post Acute (SNF)
01.2019 - 06.2019
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Healthcare (Skilled Nursing Facility: CCRC)
11.2017 - 12.2018
Occupational Therapist
Children's Specialized Hospital (Outpatient)
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England