Susan Brabant
North Massapequa,New York
Summary
Dedicated and experienced occupational therapist seeking a position in a healthcare setting where I can utilize my leadership skills and clinical expertise to provide high-quality care to patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Long Beach Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2022.09 - Current
- Supervised COTAs, occupational therapists and support staff to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Assess and provide residents with appropriate wheelchairs, adaptive devices, splint and braces.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies within the facility.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Develop and update patient plan care with other interdisciplinary team members utilizing excellent communication, organizational skills with patience and enthusiasm.
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2017.09 - 2022.09
- Plans and administers treatment programs for patients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part
- Develop patient plan care with other interdisciplinary team members utilizing excellent communication, organizational skills with patience and enthusiasm
- Promoted functional independence by addressing patients'' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various diagnoses.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Owner-Restiorative Living Occupational Therapy
Private Practice – Homecare
2015.05 - Current
- Evaluate and assess clients ability to perform daily activities within their living environment to identify any barriers or challenges impacting their residential independence.
- Develop and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
- Documentation of patient information required, including, but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, MD and care plan
- Educate the client on compensatory techniques and use of adaptive equipment for optimal independence.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Manage day-to-day business operations
- Perform medicare billing maintaining detailed documentation of patient encounters in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Per Diem Occupatinal Therapist
Park Physical Therapy
2015.05 - 2020.05
- Evaluate and assess to implement ongoing rehabilitation and care of the patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with diverse needs
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing customized treatment plans for various diagnoses.
- Streamlined documentation processes by consistently completing accurate and timely records of patient progress and billing information.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and pursuing additional certifications in relevant specialties.
- Developed creative strategies for engaging patients with limited mobility or cognitive abilities, including the use of sensory tools and therapeutic games.
Occupational Therapist
Yonkers Public School
2013.09 - 2015.05
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or using utensils during meals.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Worked closely with special education teachers, integrating therapeutic strategies into lesson plans for a cohesive approach to learning support services.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Education
Master’s of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College of Health Sciences
Bay Shore, NY07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Saint Joseph’s College
05.2008
Skills
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Goal setting experience
Certification
- Registered New York State Occupational Therapist, 12/2013
- Registered New York State Massage Therapist, 06/1996
- Medicare Provider (PTAN), A300126880
- (NPI), 1720419476
Affiliations
- AOTA (The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.)
- NYSOTA (N.Y. State occupational Therapy Association, Inc.)
Profile
New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, 1996, 2013, An entrepreneur, created a private licensed massage practice., Operated and maintained a private practice, Oversaw activities directly related to marketing and providing services, Dealt directly will all patients, Provided office visits and home visits, Specialized in all areas of rehabilitative massage, Developed personal therapeutic programs to meet individualized goals
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Long Beach Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2022.09 - Current
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2017.09 - 2022.09
Owner-Restiorative Living Occupational Therapy
Private Practice – Homecare
2015.05 - Current
Per Diem Occupatinal Therapist
Park Physical Therapy
2015.05 - 2020.05
Occupational Therapist
Yonkers Public School
2013.09 - 2015.05
Master’s of Science - Occupational Therapy
Touro College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Saint Joseph’s College
- Registered New York State Occupational Therapist, 12/2013
- Registered New York State Massage Therapist, 06/1996
- Medicare Provider (PTAN), A300126880
- (NPI), 1720419476
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