Shaeista Ali Khaku
Allentown,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Team oriented and skilled in promoting improvements to physical, visual, psychosocial and cognitive abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
St. Luke's University Hospital (ARC)
Bethlehem, PA
12.2012 - Current
- Complete occupational therapy evaluations of patients in the acute rehabilitation setting
- Create and carryout treatment plans with a diverse population
- Facilitate discharge planning with a team approach
- Supervise rehab aide and COTA's in continuation of plan of care of patients.
Occupational Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
11.2012 - Current
- Complete occupational therapy evaluations of patients in the outpatient and acute care setting
- Create and carryout treatment plans with a diverse population (neurological and orthopedic)
- Facilitate discharge planning with a team approach
- Complete hand screens and create basic splints
- Supervise rehab aide, COTA and other OTs in continuation of plan of care of patient
- Complete driving evaluations and treatment.
Occupational Therapist
Moravian Village and Cedarbrook Fountain Hill (Rehab Care)
Bethlehem, PA
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Complete occupational therapy evaluations of geriatric patients in the short term and long term rehabilitation setting
- Create and carryout treatment plans
- Attend team meetings to facilitate discharge planning
- Supervise COTA's in continuation of plan of care of patients.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Occupation and Health -
Thomas Jefferson University
05.2011
Lehigh Carbon Community College
07.2009
Gannon University
05.2009
Skills
- Patient Evaluations
- Outcome Planning
- Intervention Planning
- Treatment Implementation
- Goal Setting Proficiency
- Documentation Abilities
- Progress Monitoring
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Workflow Planning
- Organizational Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Official NBCOT Certification, 07/2017, current
- American Heart Association BLS Certification, 11/2012, current
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist, 12/2023, current
- Active PA OT license, 07/2012, current
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Moravian Village and Cedarbrook Fountain Hill (Rehab Care)
07.2013 - 07.2020
Occupational Therapist
St. Luke's University Hospital (ARC)
12.2012 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2012 - Current
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science in Occupation and Health -
Thomas Jefferson University
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Gannon University
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