STACIA MARTIN
Andover,NH
Summary
Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Shaker Regional School District
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated the sensory/emotional regulation needs, visual motor integration skills, visual perceptual skills, fine and gross motor skills referred by the ERT team.
- Presented evaluation findings to the IEP team to determine the need for occupational therapy treatment in conjunction with the special education process.
- Provide direct service to students.
- Provided consultation services to students, paraprofessionals and teachers.
Occupational Therapist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
- Completing occupational therapy examination that includes: client history, conducting a systems review, and performing tests and measures to identify potential and existing problems.
- Utilizing hippotherapy techniques, nature-based interventions to including applying interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), teaching clients new ways of approaching tasks and educating them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Evaluate a patient’s progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed
- Educates patient/family regarding therapeutic exercises, activities and equipment.
- Documenting patient progress with daily progress notes and reassessment.
Occupational Therapist
Merrimack Valley School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
- As an occupational therapist in the Merrimack Valley School District, I was responsible for conducting evaluations for the K-12 population at four different schools.
- My duties include conducting and presenting evaluation and screenings findings at team meetings.
- Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant.
- I consult with various team members regarding student needs to assist in maximizing the student’s potential based upon their individual needs.
Occupational Therapist
Weare School District
03.2011 - 06.2011
- As an occupational therapist in the Weare School District, I was responsible for covering a maternity leave.
- My duties included supervision of a COTA, evaluations, screenings and the delivery of occupational therapy services to children in Pre-K through 8th grade.
- Services were provided in and out of the classroom setting.
Occupational Therapist
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
12.2009 - 07.2009
- Company Overview: Spine Center/Functional Restoration Program (FRP)
- As an occupational therapist at DHMC, I was responsible for evaluating potential patents to determine if they were appropriate candidates for the FRP or individual treatment for pre-conditioning, work readiness.
- The functional restoration program was designed to address the multiple needs of clients who are currently out of work due to a work related injury or a chronic orthopedic condition.
- As an occupational therapist in this setting I worked in conjunction with the physician, surgeons, physical therapists, nurses, and social workers.
- My responsibilities included collaborating with worker’s compensation, vocational rehabilitation, place of employment to provide quality of care for the injured worker in hopes they will be able to return to previous job site, or to determine other potential employment options based upon interest and skill sets.
- Spine Center/Functional Restoration Program (FRP)
Occupational Therapist
Total Body Therapy
08.2005 - 01.2008
- As an occupational therapist in this setting, I was responsible for the evaluation, development, and implementation of treatment plans.
- Services were rendered in several locations which included; two outpatient clinics, NH Veteran’s Home, assisted living facilities, and in clients homes due to limited mobility.
- Areas of focus include; pain management, range of motion, exercise to enhance functional performance, ADL’s, wheelchair assessments and instruction, functional mobility, and adaptive equipment assessment.
Occupational Therapist II
New Hampshire Hospital
12.1999 - 08.2005
- As an occupational therapist in this setting, I was responsible for evaluating, developing, and treating the needs of patients with psychiatric diagnosis on an acute admission unit.
- Services were provided in both group and individual settings.
- Groups are used to enhance functional skills, social skills, problem solving, self-confidence, wellness, and recovery.
- Individual services were provided to address physical disabilities, self-regulation/modulation of behaviors, teaching of adaptive equipment, range of motion, and strengthening exercises.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Laconia School District
11.1992 - 01.1998
- As a COTA, I assisted in the evaluation process and provided occupational therapy services to children in the public school domain in individual and group settings.
- I worked in conjunction with classroom teachers in order to adapt and modify classroom environments to enhance the performance of the students.
- Children were seen individually and in small groups if they had sensory integration/processing concerns if they could not be met in the classroom setting.
- I supervised occupational therapy students and paraprofessionals.
- I presented evaluation findings at IEP meetings.
- I made presentations to staff regarding sensory integration, visual perceptual concerns, fine motor deficits and the impact of those concerns on the student in the classroom setting, playground, cafeteria, and the school bus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY01.1999
Associates Degree - Applied Science
New Hampshire Technical College
Claremont, NH01.1991
Skills
- Patient evaluation skills
- Effective goal setting
- Adjustment of treatment plans
- Effective team collaboration
- Parent education programs
- Implementation of treatment plans
- Establishing patient connections
Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, New Hampshire
- Registered by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Shaker Regional School District
08.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Merrimack Valley School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapist
Weare School District
03.2011 - 06.2011
Occupational Therapist
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
12.2009 - 07.2009
Occupational Therapist
Total Body Therapy
08.2005 - 01.2008
Occupational Therapist II
New Hampshire Hospital
12.1999 - 08.2005
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Laconia School District
11.1992 - 01.1998
Associates Degree - Applied Science
New Hampshire Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Dominican College
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