Occupational Therapist with a strong work ethic excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical practice. Experience in family and patient education, consistently achieving optimal outcomes through establishing trust and showing compassion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Christus Health Spohn Shoreline
10.2021 - 12.2024
Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving the hospital
Acute care and inpatient rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2021
Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
Inpatient rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist
Garrison Geriatric Center
06.2015 - 03.2016
Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Long-term care and short-stay skilled nursing facility
Occupational Therapist
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2015
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility
Acute care and inpatient rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist
UTMB Health
08.2009 - 03.2013
Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Acute care with focus on burn and trauma rehabilitation
Education
Master Of Science In Occupational Therapy -
Queen’s University
Kingston ON Canada
Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay ON Canada
Skills
Family and patient education
Clinical reasoning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Direct patient care
Certification
NBCOT
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Christus Health Spohn Shoreline
10.2021 - 12.2024
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2021
Occupational Therapist
Garrison Geriatric Center
06.2015 - 03.2016
Occupational Therapist
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2015
Occupational Therapist
UTMB Health
08.2009 - 03.2013
NBCOT
Master Of Science In Occupational Therapy -
Queen’s University
Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology -
Lakehead University
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