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Sarah Schroedle

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Compassionate and dependable occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Henry Ford Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Establish and justify appropriate discharge plans for acute patients and communicate recommendations across multiple disciplines
  • Implement evaluation and treatment protocols for acute stroke, post-operative orthopedic, and post-spinal surgery patients
  • Utilize necessary mobility equipment for early mobilization across intensive care, step-down, neurological, orthopedic, and general medicine units.

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Garden City Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Design appropriate intervention plans to optimize occupational performance of patients in inpatient rehabilitation and adapt intervention activities as necessary during execution
  • Assess functional ability of patients with acute diagnoses including psychiatric disorders, strokes, orthopedic injuries, and cardiopulmonary diseases and provide discharge recommendations

Doctoral Capstone Student

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Completed scoping review of literature regarding wheelchair skill acquisition for adults with spinal cord injuries and collaborated with therapists at site to identify areas of need
  • Developed 2 wheelchair information handouts, updated 3 wheelchair training resources, and identified appropriate wheelchair assessments for use with veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D)
  • Managed SCI/D caseload responsibilities including: inpatient rehabilitation evaluations and treatments, consultative services with equipment recommendations, wheelchair evaluations and fittings, home evaluations, and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Level II Fieldwork Student

Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Managed caseload of acute patients focused on acute orthopedic, oncology, and transplant populations
  • Educated patients on precautions, adaptive equipment use, and medical equipment recommendations for maximum independence
  • Engaged in discussions with patients and families regarding energy conservation techniques, safety considerations, and optimal home set-up in preparation for discharge.

Level II Fieldwork Student

OhioHealth Rehab Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Evaluated adults with neurological diagnoses using standardized outcome measures in inpatient rehabilitation setting
  • Implemented physical and cognitive-based intervention sessions using simulated environments and assistive technologies to achieve established goals

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

The Ohio State University
Columbus
05.2023

Brain & Behavioral Sciences - Research-Focused Honors Program

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2020

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Intervention Planning
  • Discharge Planning
  • Family and Patient Education
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Documentation Skills

Community Engagement

Student Occupational Therapy Association, Service Committee Member

Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, Member

Purdue University Dance Marathon, Leader & Fundraiser

Timeline

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Henry Ford Health
08.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Garden City Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Doctoral Capstone Student

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Level II Fieldwork Student

Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2022

Level II Fieldwork Student

OhioHealth Rehab Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

Doctor of Occupational Therapy -

The Ohio State University

Brain & Behavioral Sciences - Research-Focused Honors Program

Purdue University
Sarah Schroedle