Sarah Vines, OTR/L
Bristol,TN
Summary
Occupational therapist with eight years clinical experience working in inpatient mental health. Excellent knowledge and application of psychosocial treatment approaches in occupational therapy. Expected PP-OTD degree with doctoral work focusing on occupational therapy's role in gender-affirming care. Experience providing clinical instruction to MSOT and COTA students, as well as providing guest lectures on mental health to MSOT students in a university setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
01.2016 - Current
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided interventions and treatments in both individual and group settings for five to seven adult and geriatric clients daily.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including medical staff, psychology, social work, nursing, and dietary for comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.
- Mentored Level I and II MSOT, OTD, and OTA occupational therapy students during clinical rotations.
- Performed home evaluations for discharge planning and home modification recommendations.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations and collaborated with RD and SLP staff for diet modifications.
- Led a sensory room redesign.
- Collaborated with the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) to provide services for individuals with total blindness and low vision.
- Provided monthly training for new employees regarding DEI efforts and LGBTQ+ healthcare.
- Provided monthly training for new employees regarding sensory processing and use of sensory modalities in patient care.
- Provided guest lecture to Emory & Henry OTD class on mental health and occupational therapy.
- Provided guest lecture to Milligan University MSOT class on mental health and occupational therapy.
Education
Post-Professional OTD -
Boston University
Boston, MA08.2024
MSOT -
Milligan College
Milligan, TN12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory And Henry College
Emory, VASkills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Mental Health Interventions
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
- Family and patient education
Affiliations
- AOTA
- WFOT
- COTAD
- VOTA
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
01.2016 - Current
Post-Professional OTD -
Boston University
MSOT -
Milligan College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory And Henry College
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