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Taylor Vento-McJunkin

Houston

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Freelance Medical WriterOccupational Therapist (OTR/L)Student Research Assistant - Geriatric Occupational Therapyutlization reviewHealthcare Research Data Annotator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Houston, TX
Open to relocation: No

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Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic occupational therapist with expertise in EMR systems and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient care at Houston Methodist Hospital. Leveraged AI tools to refine clinical scenarios, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Proven track record in early detection of functional decline, driving effective discharge planning and patient education. Passionate about evidence-based rehabilitation and geriatric care.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pass the OT

Freelance Medical Writer
09.2025 - 12.2025

Job overview

  • Employed AI-assisted tools to develop and refine clinical scenarios, enhancing structured exam content and therapeutic modeling.
  • Crafted evidence-based rationales that ensured clinical accuracy and clarity, supporting defensible reasoning.
  • Reviewed and authored NBCOT-style exam items aligned with national standards and exam blueprint.
  • Coordinated with content team to ensure quality assurance and consistency in structured content validation.

Houston Methodist Hospital - IRF/SNF
Houston

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
03.2016 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Established individualized functional baselines and monitored deviations to predict patient trajectory and guide care planning
  • Analyzed functional performance trends across ADLs, mobility, cognition, and endurance to identify early indicators of clinical decline, including fall risk, infection, and neurological changes
  • Interpreted behavioral and performance changes (e.g., decreased initiation, altered routines, fatigue patterns) to identify underlying clinical conditions impacting patient care
  • Collaborated with physicians, PT/SLP, nursing, and case management to synchronize functional changes with medical status, facilitating effective care transitions
  • Translated longitudinal clinical observations into structured documentation supporting medical necessity, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary decision-making
  • Utilized EMR systems to track patient progress, analyze trends, and communicate clinically relevant insights across teams
  • Supported implementation and training for clinical documentation tools, enhancing consistency in data capture and promoting effective clinical reasoning

Texas Woman's University
Houston

Student Research Assistant - Geriatric Occupational Therapy
03.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Conducted participant interviews in long-term care settings, capturing qualitative data on engagement, routines, and quality of life
  • Visited multiple long-term care facilities for on-site data collection and participant engagement
  • Contributed to data organization and analysis related to behavioral patterns, activity participation, and psychosocial outcomes in older adults
  • Transcribed and organized interviews into structured documentation for qualitative analysis
  • Documented meeting minutes during weekly research team meetings to enhance study coordination and data tracking

Education

Texas Woman’s University
Houston, TX

Master of Occupational Therapy

Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI

Bachelor of Science from Pre-Physical Therapy

Skills

  • EMR and clinical data analysis
  • Clinical documentation and medical necessity
  • Evidence-based rehabilitation practices
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Functional goal setting and outcomes analysis
  • Early detection of functional and cognitive decline
  • Treatment plan evaluation
  • Geriatric syndromes management
  • Geriatric treatment approaches
  • Neurological rehabilitation techniques
  • Discharge planning strategies
  • Home modifications planning
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Family and patient education
  • Registered occupational therapist (OTR)

Credentials And Licenses

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist - Texas, Active, 01/01/16, present
  • NBCOT Certified, Active, 01/01/16, present
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Stroke Microcredential, Active, 01/01/25, 12/31/25

Leadership And Accomplishments

  • Supervised Level I OT students and mentored new clinicians to ensure adherence to practice and documentation standards.
  • Led departmental quality initiatives, including standardized group therapy development.
  • Conducted internal chart audits to support compliance and documentation integrity.
  • Served as Research Assistant (2014 - 2015), contributing to data collection and published research.

Timeline

Freelance Medical Writer

Pass the OT
09.2025 - 12.2025

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Houston Methodist Hospital - IRF/SNF
03.2016 - 07.2020

Student Research Assistant - Geriatric Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University
03.2014 - 03.2015

Texas Woman’s University

Master of Occupational Therapy

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science from Pre-Physical Therapy

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