Starr Paige-Auker
Liverpool,United States
Summary
Enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with strong interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in patient assessment, therapy treatment design and execution, time management and organizational skills; looking to secure a challenging position providing quality Occupational Therapy services.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2008 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Holy Spirit Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, and referrals for additional services as needed.
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Works
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.1999
Skills
Focused on consistent, quality care
Patient-focused therapy
Team Player
Effective interpersonal/communication skills
Patience
Compassion
Respectful of individuality and diversity
Creative problem solving
Adaptable
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
04.2008 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Holy Spirit Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2008
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Works
05.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
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