Siona Vartanian, OTR/L, CEAS I, PAMS
Sunland, CA,CA
Summary
Occupational Therapist with proficiency in hand therapy, acute care, and neurorehabilitation. Skilled in delivering patient-focused care across outpatient and hospital environments. Ten-year background in management, disability insurance underwriting and disability claims management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Concentra Urgent Care
Burbank, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Leading the development and launch of the on-site hand therapy program at Concentra, Burbank.
- Evaluating and treating complex hand and upper-extremity injuries in occupational health settings.
- Collaborating with on-site hand surgeons to coordinate treatment plans for post-surgical recovery.
- Fabricating custom orthoses ordered by hand surgeon.
- Focusing on achieving functional recovery and return-to-work objectives for patients.
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Santa Clarita Valley Therapy Services
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Conducting occupational therapy evaluations for post-operative hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Developing tailored treatment plans for COTAs to implement effectively.
- Administering non-complex treatments under the supervision of COTAs.
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Healing Hands Home Therapy
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Provide in-home therapy to improve patients' daily living skills, mobility, and independence following surgeries, injuries, or chronic conditions.
- Develop personalized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and home modifications for safety and functional improvement.
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care – Level 2 Trauma
California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered therapy to critically ill patients in ICU, CCU, PACU, and post-operative settings.
- Conducted assessments and implemented interventions to enhance functional mobility and ADLs.
- Focused on early mobilization and recovery to improve cognitive function.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored treatment plans.
Occupational Therapist - ARU
Providence Care Hospital
Mission Hills, California
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Evaluated and treated patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions including stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, and post-surgical impairments to improve functional mobility and ADL independence.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions including neuromuscular re-education, balance training, transfer training, and upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support functional recovery, discharge planning, and safe transition to home or lower levels of care.
Occupational Therapist
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Glendale, California
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Completed upper extremity evaluations under the supervision of a Certified Hand Therapist to assess patients’ functional limitations, range of motion, strength, edema, and overall occupational performance.
- Provided patient education on joint protection, activity modification, home exercise programs, and techniques to improve independence with daily living tasks.
- Monitored patient response to interventions during treatment sessions, and collaborated with the supervising CHT to modify treatment plans as appropriate.
Underwriter
The Standard Insurance
Remote, CA
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough evaluations of insurance applications for risk assessment and policy approval.
- Developed underwriting policies to strengthen risk management strategies.
- Analyzed financial data to establish coverage terms and conditions.
Sr. Disability Claims Analyst
Cigna Health Insurance
Remote, CA
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Conducted thorough investigations of claims through claimant interviews and document analysis.
- Collaborated with Nurse Case Managers and Medical Directors to enhance claims resolution processes.
- Reviewed extensive medical records, producing approval and denial write-ups efficiently.
- Supervised and trained new associates on quality review and claims auditing procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CSUN
01-2011
Skills
- Functional mobility and ADL retraining
- Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation
- COTA supervision and delegation
- Fall prevention and safety training
- Discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration
Licensure And Certificates
- California Board of Occupational Therapy License #27228
- AHA BLS
- ADApt Specialist
- Physical Agent Modalities
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Languages
Armenian
Danish
Accomplishments
Pi Theta Epsilon, Honorary President of Honor Society for Orange Cohort
Timeline
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Santa Clarita Valley Therapy Services
08.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Concentra Urgent Care
07.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care – Level 2 Trauma
California Hospital Medical Center
01.2025 - 08.2025
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Healing Hands Home Therapy
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist - ARU
Providence Care Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Occupational Therapist
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
01.2024 - 04.2024
Underwriter
The Standard Insurance
03.2021 - 01.2025
Sr. Disability Claims Analyst
Cigna Health Insurance
04.2015 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CSUN