I have been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant delivering direct therapy services to pediatric, geriatric, and early intervention patients for 8 years. These services have been provided across multiple settings including schools, home health , skilled nursing, INP and VIA telehealth. My focus has been collaborative careto facilitate classroom participation, self-care, and functional independence with interdisciplinary teams. I have assisted in caseload coordination across multiple cities and documented with various programs and settings .
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Year 10 Months
Midland Medical Lodge | 12.2024 - Current
Assist patients with daily living activities to promote independence, comfort, and consistent therapy participation.
Track patient responses and document progress notes for therapist review and ongoing treatment planning.
Guide patients through prescribed exercises and functional tasks to support recovery and mobility goals.
Reinforce home exercise programs with patients and caregivers to extend therapy progress beyond sessions.
Wheel chair sales account manager
8 Months
Total Care Seating and Mobility | 04.2024 - 12.2024
Coordinated mobility solutions by matching equipment options to client needs and clinical recommendations.
Communicated with therapists, families, and vendors to align fitting requirements and delivery expectations.
Reviewed client documentation and measurements to support accurate seating and mobility recommendations.
Built rapport with clients and caregivers while explaining product features in clear, practical terms.
Rehab Director/ COTA
3 Months
Skilled Nursing Facility | 01.2024 - 04.2024
Manage corporate and nursing communication to gather and report information that supports rehab department operations.
Schedule services for all therapy disciplines, coordinating treatments for varied payor sources and daily patient needs.
Oversee evaluations and discharges with interdisciplinary teams to support smooth transitions and continuity of care.
Maintain therapy and equipment gym organization to support safe, efficient treatment delivery.
Support rehab department workflows with problem-solving and collaborative follow-through on daily operational needs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
8 Months
Early Childhood Intervention | 05.2022 - 01.2023
Served as the primary contact for occupational therapy services, answering family questions and routing updates promptly.
Collaborated with parents and interdisciplinary teams to support pediatric intervention and family-centered care.
Supported treatment planning and caseload management to keep services organized and responsive.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
9 Months
Big Spring ISD | 08.2021 - 05.2022
Adapted occupational therapy activities for students with diverse physical, neurological, and social needs.
Collaborated with teachers and caregivers to support classroom participation and carryover of interventions.
Applied problem solving to adjust treatment approaches and remove barriers to student progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
9 Months
Big Spring Center Skilled Care | 08.2021 - 05.2022
Provided direct occupational therapy treatments to help geriatric patients improve self-care, mobility, and daily functioning.
Collaborated with the care team to support treatment planning and align interventions with patient goals.
Adapted therapy approaches during telehealth visits to reinforce patient progress and care plan follow-through.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Year
Brightpointe at Lytle Lake | 08.2020 - 08.2021
Planned individualized treatment activities to support self-care independence and engagement across therapy sessions.
Reinforced activities of daily living training to help clients build confidence with routine personal tasks.
Collaborated with caregivers and therapists to adjust approaches, share observations, and support consistent progress.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Year 3 Months
Silver springs health care center | 05.2019 - 08.2020
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to adjust treatment plans and align resident goals across shifts.
Prepared discharge notes and home exercise guidance to support safe transitions and continued progress.
Monitored resident responses and reported changes to supervising therapists to maintain consistent care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Parker University | Irving, TX | 12.2018
Skills
Occupational therapy
Problem solving
Collaboration
Documentation
Treatment planning
Caseload management
Discharge coordination
Rehab program supervision
Interdisciplinary communication
Telehealth therapy
Pediatric intervention
Early intervention services
School-based therapy
Activities of daily living training
Home exercise programs
Equipment management
Quality assurance
Certification
NBCOT Certified occupational therapy
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Midland Medical Lodge
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Wheel chair sales account manager
Total Care Seating and Mobility
04.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Rehab Director/ COTA
Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Early Childhood Intervention
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Big Spring ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Big Spring Center Skilled Care
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brightpointe at Lytle Lake
08.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Silver springs health care center
05.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Parker University
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy