Teresa Young
Wichita,KS
Summary
Accomplished Occupational Therapist and Co-owner at Pediatric Therapy Center Of Wichita, LLC, with over 20 years of experience in direct pediatric patient care. Trained in multiple treatment interventions including Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment, functional e-stimulation, Dynamic Movement Intervention, Sensory Integration, and Interactive Metronome. Experienced in medical outpatient and inpatient as well as educational home and school based models. Advocate for early intervention, multidisciplinary team approach, and patient/family empowerment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-owner and Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Center Of Wichita, LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Collaboration with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Developing a strong company culture, fostering ethical care, teamwork, collaboration, and education.
- Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Performing evaluations and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Establishing compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Providing patient and caregiver training and education.
Occupational Therapist
Heartspring
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed evaluations and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Provided patient and caregiver training and education.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Contract Occupational Therapist
Kansas Heart Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Perform evaluations and recommend best treatment and discharge plans for patients
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize safety and independence
- Supervise COTA
Occupational Therapist
Wichita Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2019
- Performed observations, evaluations, and treatment plans for students K-12th grade.
- Coordinated treatment plans with educational team.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Occupational Therapist
Heartspring
2008 - 2012
Occupational Therapist
Rainbows Bright Beginnings
2003 - 2006
- Provided home based early intervention services as an occupational therapist.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Assisted families with transitioning to early childhood services.
Occupational Therapist
Via Christi Health System
2000 - 2003
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Served patients in acute and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist
Chalmette Medical Center
1997 - 2000
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Supervised COTAs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major In Occupational Therapy
Kansas Newman University
Wichita, KS05.1997
Skills
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Compassion
- Organizational
- Patience
- Problem solving
- Observation
- Creativity
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Evaluating and goal setting
- Intervention planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Memberships
Member of AOTA
Member of NBCOTA
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered -1997
- Certified in Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment - 1998
- Kansas Licensed Occupational Therapist - 2000
- Certified in Interactive Metronome - 2022
- Certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention, Level A 2024
Timeline
Co-owner and Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Center Of Wichita, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Heartspring
09.2019 - 06.2022
Contract Occupational Therapist
Kansas Heart Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
Occupational Therapist
Wichita Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2019
Occupational Therapist
Heartspring
2008 - 2012
Occupational Therapist
Rainbows Bright Beginnings
2003 - 2006
Occupational Therapist
Via Christi Health System
2000 - 2003
Occupational Therapist
Chalmette Medical Center
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts - Major In Occupational Therapy
Kansas Newman University
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered -1997
- Certified in Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment - 1998
- Kansas Licensed Occupational Therapist - 2000
- Certified in Interactive Metronome - 2022
- Certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention, Level A 2024
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