Skilled Occupational Therapist with 30 years of experience evaluating and treating a variety of patient populations. Proficient team player, well organized and disciplined. Strong planning, problem solving and relationship building skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
The Carlisle Place Physical Therapy
Lancaster, NH
August - Current
Experience with patients with multiple diagnoses, including lymphedema and cancer, orthopedic, vestibular, concussion and post-concussion, and neurological disorders. Also provided therapy services for a local school district to identified students when school based therapy was unavailable.
Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies.
Occupational Therapist
Weeks Medical Center
Lancaster, NH
08.1995 - 08.2008
Experience with a variety of diagnoses, including outpatient orthopedics, inpatients, ergonomic work station evaluations, nursing home, and school-based therapy.
Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
Consulted with school personnel regarding students' special needs program requirements.
Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
Coordinated with educational teams to support students with disabilities in academic settings.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Occupational Therapist
Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
10.1994 - 07.1995
Acute inpatient and pediatric outpatient occupational therapist
Responsible for Early Intervention Group and Developmental Clinic
Evaluated and designed appropriate treatment plans for children with a variety of diagnoses
Educated parents and caregivers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12-1994
Skills
Individualized Patient Evaluations
Appropriate Goal Setting
Documentation skills
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Lymphedema and Cancer Care
Concussion and Post Concussive Care
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Pediatric Experience
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
New Hampshire License #924
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy #996773
Certified Lymphedema Therapist with LANA accreditation
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Weeks Medical Center
08.1995 - 08.2008
Occupational Therapist
Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
10.1994 - 07.1995
Occupational Therapist
The Carlisle Place Physical Therapy
August - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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