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Work History
Education
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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
09.2022 - 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
09.2017 - 09.2022
  • 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
05.2015 - 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
05.2015 - 05.2020
  • 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
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • 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, NY
07.2013

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
09.2022 - Current

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 09.2022

Owner-Restiorative Living Occupational Therapy

Private Practice – Homecare
05.2015 - Current

Per Diem Occupatinal Therapist

Park Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 05.2020

Occupational Therapist

Yonkers Public School
09.2013 - 05.2015

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
Susan Brabant