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Tassie Downs

Kamay,TX

Summary

Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

First Texas Home Health
06.2017 - Current
  • 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.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
  • Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.

Occupational Therapist

Encompass Home Health
11.2013 - 04.2017

Occupational Therapist

Beyond Faith Home Health
04.2015 - 03.2017

Occupational Therapist

Integracare Home Health
06.2011 - 11.2013

Occupational Therapist

West Wichita County Special Education Cooperative
07.2003 - 08.2011

Provided treatment and interventions for a coop serving 4 different school districts.


OT Interventions including - developmental delays, fine motor skills, handwriting, physical disabilities.

Occupational Therapist

Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2001 - 06.2003

Assessment and treatment of special education students including-

Sensory Integrations

Development delays

handwriting

Occupational Therapist

North Texas Rehab Center
12.2000 - 08.2001

Evaluation, treat and provide documentation for assessments of birth to 3 year olds with a variety of developmental and physical birth defects


Treatment provided in patients home

Education

BBA - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
12.2000

High School Diploma -

Holliday High School
Holliday, TX
05.1993

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Therapeutic Techniques
  • Sensory Integration
  • Activity analysis
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Patient evaluations
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Handwriting Intervention
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Home modifications
  • Wheelchair Seating
  • Group Therapy
  • Motor Coordination
  • Geriatric Therapy
  • Assistive Technology
  • Mental Health Interventions
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Treatment Planning
  • Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

First Texas Home Health
06.2017 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Beyond Faith Home Health
04.2015 - 03.2017

Occupational Therapist

Encompass Home Health
11.2013 - 04.2017

Occupational Therapist

Integracare Home Health
06.2011 - 11.2013

Occupational Therapist

West Wichita County Special Education Cooperative
07.2003 - 08.2011

Occupational Therapist

Wichita Falls Independent School District
08.2001 - 06.2003

Occupational Therapist

North Texas Rehab Center
12.2000 - 08.2001

BBA - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University

High School Diploma -

Holliday High School
Tassie Downs