Savanah Phillips
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, development of individualized treatment plans, and adaptive equipment utilization to enhance patient independence. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive outcomes in therapeutic environments. Eager to utilize skill sets and medical background as a sales professional within medical device or pharmaceutical sales.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center
Morganton, NC
Current
- Enforced treatment programs in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Supported facility staff in creating an environment that prioritized the well-being of residents physically, mentally, and psycho-socially.
- Monitored vital signs during therapy sessions, reported any changes promptly to supervising therapist.
- Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation or hot and cold packs under the direction of a therapist.
Medical Billing Representative- Remote PRN
Burke Primary Care
Moragnton, NC
Current - Current
- Maintained responsibility for entering charges correctly on a daily basis, including diagnosis, procedures, and modifiers
- Managed information pertaining to managed care contracts, remained up-to-date on requirements and changes, and enforced proper adherence to reimbursement agreements per the terms of each individual plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all billing activities in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Reconciled accounts receivable on a regular basis and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Little Angels Therapy LLC
Hudson, NC
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced performance of individuals from infancy through adolescence in performing daily tasks
- Enhanced overall development by incorporating activities that promote acquisition of developmental milestones in areas including gross and fine motor skills, self-care abilities, social interaction, handwriting proficiency, oral motor skills improvement, behavior management techniques and sensory integration strategies.
- Provided therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents with a diverse range of special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, and genetic syndromes.
Teacher Assistant
Burke County Public Schools/ Drexel Elementary School
Drexel, NC
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered personalized instruction and oversight to students in EC classroom as well as department
- Contributed to the supervision and maintenance of a 4-student E.C classroom under the guidance of the lead teacher
- Engaged in regular meetings with classroom teachers and department staff.
- Organized classroom materials, including books, supplies, and equipment.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of improvement for struggling students.
- Led small group instruction sessions for targeted students.
- Provided guidance on study skills, test taking strategies, and other academic topics.
Education
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2020
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical Transcription
- Documentation And Reporting
- Geriatric & Pediatric Care
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
Certificationslicensure
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 06/2023
- North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, 06/2023
- CPR - American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Car Fit Technician Certification, 2022
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 08/2022-2025
- Adverse Childhood Behaviors (CEU), 10/2022
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center
Current
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Little Angels Therapy LLC
06.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
Burke County Public Schools/ Drexel Elementary School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Billing Representative- Remote PRN
Burke Primary Care
Current - Current
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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