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Education
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Terrance H. Pierce, OTR/L

College Park,GA

Summary

Compassionate and patient-centered individual with 5+ years of professional experience evaluating and treating complex patients with various disorders. Well regarded Occupational Therapist with a wealth of diverse experience in acute Care, Rehab/Rehabilitation; Neuro; Durable medical equipment (DME); Home safety evaluation. Highly perceptive individual with ability to quickly assess patients condition. Service-driven professional with top notch communication skills. Skilled in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment). Experienced in evaluation of both inpatient and outpatients as to coordination of care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Director of Rehab Services

Agelity At Heartis Fayetteville
Fayetteville, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 150-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to therapy team.
  • Interact directly with nursing staff, social work, administration, as well as other disciplines to ensure positive patient outcomes.
  • Manage labor hours, budgets, and caseloads for rehab department.
  • Contribute to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
  • Creates daily caseload schedule, supervised, trained, and managed patient intervention progress for occupational therapy assistants, new employees, and student

Lead Occupational Therapist

Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
03.2018 - Current
  • Lead outpatient occupational therapist skilled in providing services in outpatient and hospital as needed, including TBI, cardiac rehab and providing therapeutic services to neurologic based patients.
  • Maintained close communication with health care providers (neurologist, surgeons, nurses, rehab team members, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • Supervised and prepared treatment plans for 5+ Occupational Therapist Assistants.
  • Maintained and exceeded productivity standards with an active caseload of 50+ patients.

Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided consistent and reliable PRN work in an inpatient rehab facility setting.
  • Performs on-site therapy evaluations, recertification's treatments and discharges.
  • Maintains daily documentation, supervisory visits recertification's and discharges.
  • Provides supervision, guidance, and education to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and restorative nursing staff.
  • Facilitates ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Decatur Hand and Physical Therapy

Fieldwork Level II
Decatur, GA
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Closely shadowed and worked with clinic owner/director.
  • Accurately evaluated and administered treatments including therapeutic exercise programs for various hand and upper extremity conditions.
  • Successfully designed and executed treatment programs for specific hand injuries and fabricated custom-made splints.
  • Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and documentations in timely manner.

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab

Fieldwork Level II
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Precisely evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, amputations, joint replacements, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
  • Effectively managed a caseload of 10 inpatient and long term care patients while maintaining productivity.
  • Meticulously assessed patients needs for assistive technology services and trained patients in the use of them.
  • Actively contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
12.2016

Skills

  • Skilled with point of service and telehealth delivery of services and documentation
  • Experienced in electronic documentation
  • Skilled in patient relations
  • Culturally competent care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Planning and Coordination

Additional Information

Assistant Manager/Lead Cell Phone Repair Technician, 12/2016-11/2017
Phone Spa- Atlanta, Ga

  • Provided troubleshooting and repair estimates for client approval.
  • Maintained full accountability for supplies and equipment while providing customer service.
  • Opened, disassembled, repaired, replaced parts, and reassembled units when done.
  • Recognized for exceptional leadership and team building skills and dedicated service.

Volunteer Student, 08/2013-12/2016

Veterans Health Administration- Tuskegee, AL

  • Shadow and observe Occupational Therapist carryout their daily duties.
  • Interacted and socialized with veterans while receiving therapy services.
  • Provided quality assistance as needed to Occupational Therapist.

Certification

  • National Board of Occupational Therapist (NBCOT )
    Active until March 2023
    Certification #393035
  • Active Georgia State License
    Active through March 2024
    Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed
    License #OT006927
  • Physical Agent Modalities Certification
  • Active BLS and CPR certification

Timeline

Director of Rehab Services

Agelity At Heartis Fayetteville
05.2022 - 08.2022

Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Lead Occupational Therapist

Fairview Park Hospital
03.2018 - Current

Decatur Hand and Physical Therapy

Fieldwork Level II
09.2016 - 12.2016

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab

Fieldwork Level II
06.2016 - 09.2016

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Tuskegee University

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