Sydney Beckles, OTR/L
Dallas
Summary
Licensed Occupational Therapist (Illinois); Licensed Occupational Therapist (Texas)
Compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist located in Dallas, TX. Experience in inpatient and acute care settings. Skilled in evaluating and treating diverse medical conditions while developing client-centered treatment plans to enhance functional independence. Strong clinical reasoning, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Committed to providing holistic, evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and quality of life.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and performance in activities of daily living.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and optimize functional outcomes.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case managers and caregivers to facilitate safe and seamless transitions of care.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve independence with ADLs, symptom management, and injury prevention.
- Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families to promote engagement and achievement of rehabilitation goals.
Licensure Preparation & Professional Development
Monee. IL
08.2024 - Current
- Successfully passed NBCOT exam and obtained licensure (Illinois; March 2025) (Texas; July 2025).
- Actively participating in continuing education to strengthen clinical skills.
- Engaged with professional networks and current research to maintain evidence-based practice readiness.
- Continuing self-directed study to ensure seamless transition into clinical practice.
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Student
Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital
Columbia, MO
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented a capstone project focused on increasing Emotional Intelligence (EI) awareness within the spinal cord injury (SCI) population.
- Developed and distributed pre- and post-surveys to the SCI therapy team to assess baseline knowledge and measure improvements in EI understanding.
- Led biweekly educational group sessions on EI topics for both SCI patients and the SCI therapy team to enhance emotional awareness, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills.
- Shadowed and assisted therapy sessions with individual SCI patients, fostering one-on-one rapport and reinforcing EI concepts introduced in group settings.
- Conducted extensive research on EI and its application in SCI rehabilitation, synthesizing findings into educational materials and interactive discussions.
- Authored a research paper detailing the impact of EI on SCI rehabilitation and presented findings to peers and faculty.
Fieldwork Experience, Shoulder Elbow & Hand Therapy Specialist
Shenandoah
Shenandoah, TX
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Evaluates plans and administers appropriate intervention treatments as prescribed by a physician under the direct supervision of a licensed/registered occupational therapist
- Complete documentation accurately and thoroughly in accordance with SEH and departmental guidelines and policies
- Adhere to the code of ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the State of Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Act
Fieldwork Experience, Acute Care
University of Missouri Hospital
Columbia, MO
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Responsible for conducting patient evaluations and delivering appropriate treatment interventions with the goal of enhancing safety and promoting independence in the performance of daily activities under the direct supervision of a licensed/registered occupational therapist
- Complete documentation accurately and thoroughly in accordance with UMHC and departmental guidelines and policies
- Adhere to the code of ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the State of Missouri Practice Act
Rehabilitation Technician
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepare patients for treatments, assist during administration of treatments, and provide routine treatments
- Assist patients to put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings prior and after treatments
- Safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff
- Transfers, moves, and ambulates patients to and from department with wheelchair in a safe manner as requested by therapist
- Assists therapist in direct patient care activities such as sensory stimulation, training programs, and gait training
- Assists with maximizing patient's ability by utilizing compensatory strategies as suggested by therapist
- Assists therapist in patient centered care during group or supervised treatment sessions
- Maintain clinic area in a neat, organized manner and performs infection control procedures
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO07-2024
Bachelor of Health Science - Minor Human Development Family Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2017
Skills
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Supportive and Trusting
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Licensure Preparation & Professional Development
08.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Student
Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Fieldwork Experience, Shoulder Elbow & Hand Therapy Specialist
Shenandoah
04.2023 - 06.2023
Fieldwork Experience, Acute Care
University of Missouri Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
09.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Health Science - Minor Human Development Family Science
University of Missouri
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Missouri