SHEILA HOWARD WILLIAMS
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
US Healthcare Group
11.2025 - Current
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Lead Occupational Therapist
Tara Cares/Tara Therapy
02.2015 - 10.2025
- Created detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, outcomes and discharge summaries.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care and experience.
- Supervised COTAs.
- Trained students and supervised therapy techniques and objectives for students.
- Assisted with Departmental procedures as a back up to the Director of Rehabilitation when required.
Occupational Therapist
Signature Healthcare
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to assess patients' physical, cognitive, and sensory-motor skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to design comprehensive treatment plans.
- Utilized therapeutic interventions to improve patients' independence in self-care, mobility, and work activities.
- Supervised COTAs.
Occupational Therapist
Paragon
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Performed Initial Assessments.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments.
- Supervised COTAs and PRN Staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care and experience.
- Completed and maintained necessary records.
- Provided Skilled Occupational Therapy services in Nursing Home Setting and Outpatient Setting.
Lead Occupational Therapist
Restore Therapy
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Provided leadership in the development and implementation of occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Conducted initial evaluations on new referrals to determine the appropriate course of action for each patient's unique needs to establish the Plan of Care.
- Utilized therapeutic interventions to improve patients' independence in self-care, mobility, and work activities.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels while meeting productivity requirements.
- Mentored and supervised COTAs, PRN Staff, and Rehab Techs to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
Occupational Therapist
Rehabcare Inc
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Performed Initial Assessments.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments.
- Supervised COTAs and Rehab Techs.
- Maintained accurate documentation including assessment results, treatment plans and progress notes according to agency policies.
- Participated in Team meetings.
Occupational Therapist
Claridge House
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Performed Initial Assessments.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments.
- Assessed and evaluated patient progress towards goals through standardized tests and clinical observations.
- Supervised COTAs and Rehab Techs.
- Attended Team Meetings.
Occupational Therapist
Select Medical
07.2001 - 11.2004
- Performed Initial Assessments.
- Created detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, outcomes and discharge summaries.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised Per Diem OTRs, COTAs, and Rehab Techs.
Occupational Therapist
Prism Rehab
09.1996 - 05.2001
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Performed Initial Assessments and established appropriate Plans of Care
- Mentored and supervised COTAs, Rehab Techs, and Students to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels while meeting productivity requirements.
Occupational Therapist
CMS Therapies
10.1994 - 04.1996
- Chief Occupational Therapist
- Performed Initial Assessments.
- Created detailed documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, outcomes and discharge summaries.
- Monitored Therapists daily work schedules.
- Attended Departmental Meetings and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care and experience.
- Supervised COTAs and Rehab Techs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Century Rehab
12.1993 - 09.1994
- Home Care Physical Therapy
- Implemented treatment plans developed by PTs in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Provided direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and manual therapy techniques.
- Communicated with and instructed caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aventura Hospital
06.1990 - 11.1993
- Inpatient and Outpatient Setting.
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, gait training, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments per POC.
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Masters of Health Administration - MHA - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona05-2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-1993
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Miami Dade Community College-Medical Campus
Miami, FL05-1990
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Miami Dade Community College-North Campus
Miami, FL05-1988
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Geriatric Therapy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Development
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Collaboration Abilities
- Time Management
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
US Healthcare Group
11.2025 - Current
Lead Occupational Therapist
Tara Cares/Tara Therapy
02.2015 - 10.2025
Occupational Therapist
Signature Healthcare
06.2012 - 02.2015
Occupational Therapist
Paragon
04.2011 - 05.2012
Lead Occupational Therapist
Restore Therapy
01.2009 - 04.2011
Occupational Therapist
Rehabcare Inc
04.2006 - 12.2008
Occupational Therapist
Claridge House
01.2004 - 03.2006
Occupational Therapist
Select Medical
07.2001 - 11.2004
Occupational Therapist
Prism Rehab
09.1996 - 05.2001
Occupational Therapist
CMS Therapies
10.1994 - 04.1996
Physical Therapist Assistant
Century Rehab
12.1993 - 09.1994
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aventura Hospital
06.1990 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Occupational Therapy
Florida International University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Miami Dade Community College-Medical Campus
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Miami Dade Community College-North Campus
Masters of Health Administration - MHA - Health Administration
University of Phoenix