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Susana Diaz

Brea,California

Summary

Occupational Therapist with versatility and 18 years of experience in early intervention, adapting to the diverse needs of clients and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual and family needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Occupational Therapist

Adventist Health White Memorial
02.2013 - Current
  • Conducted occupational assessments and evaluations of children with motor delays and sensory processing issues.
  • Designed and implemented individualized occupational therapeutic interventions and home programs.
  • Educated parents on exercises to help their children at home.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and families.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to achieve therapy goals
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home.
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement the best treatment methods.
  • Level 3 NICU experience.
  • Completed developmental evaluations at the bedside in the NICU and Pediatric floor.
  • Evaluated oral readiness for oral feeding in NICU.
  • Provide parents with education on nipple types, flow rates, and positioning in the NICU

Occupational Therapist

Achieve Beyond
05.2007 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated interventions with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Managed a weekly case load of 35 children/ Families.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend the treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments, and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2005

Timeline

Lead Occupational Therapist

Adventist Health White Memorial
02.2013 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Achieve Beyond
05.2007 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

San Jose State University
Susana Diaz