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Theresa Hoffman

Cuyahoga Falls

Summary

Experienced occupational therapist dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Prioritizes collaboration and achieving results while remaining adaptable. Strengths include creating a supportive and nurturing environment, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities in clinical settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Caregiver

Self
03.2020 - Current

-Homeschooled my 2nd grade son during the pandemic.

-Cared for my elderly grandparents. Including placement in an Assisted Living Facility and Hospice care.

-Led a non-profit organization.

-Founded a small business.

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Completed evaluations and treatments in all units of the hospital including inpatient adult psych unit
  • Focused on cognition and safety awareness of patients to increase success at home and decrease readmission rate
  • Administered standardized tests such as MoCA, Medi-Cog and Mini-Cog daily

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Summa Akron City Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2017
  • Completed evaluations and treatments in all units of the hospital
  • Supervised COTA

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Therapy in Motion
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Completed evaluations, treatments and discharges for patients in skilled nursing facilities, Medicare part A and part B
  • Supervised COTA

Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime & PRN)

OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2013
  • Completed evaluations and treatments in all units of hospital
  • Worked in Geriatric Psych unit leading OT groups, competed screens and administered tests such as COPM, Mini-Cog, and KELS

Local Contract Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Supplemental Healthcare
07.2009 - 01.2010
  • Completed 6 fulltime assignments
  • Experience in hospital based rehabilitation and nursing home based rehabilitation with both Medicare part A and part B
  • Managed caseload between 2 sites
  • Supervised multiple COTA’s

Senior Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 07.2009
  • Trained new employees and mentored current employees
  • Created competency exams
  • Updated manuals specific to OT role on medical and surgical floors
  • As a senior OT, focused on patient care in cardiology, trauma, surgery, oncology and medicine

Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 07.2008
  • Completed evaluations and treatments in all units of hospital setting
  • Computer Super User: Trained new employees and students in the use of Powerchart software and NMH intranet


Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Weiss Memorial Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2006
  • Completed Evaluations, treatments and discharge planning on inpatient rehab unit
  • Participated in weekly team conferences, completed home evaluations and attended patient family meetings to guarantee patient with appropriate discharge and equipment needs


Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN, covered maternity leave)

Canton Aultman Hospital
01.2005 - 07.2005
  • Completed evaluations and treatments in all units of the hospital
  • Completed evaluations on adult inpatient psychiatric locked unit
  • Collaborated with COTA to provide holistic and client centered treatment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Professions, Occupational Therapy

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
05-2004

Skills

  • Senior Occupational Therapy Leadership
  • Standardized Test Administration
  • Skilled in Elderly Care
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Dementia care
  • Activity Analysis
  • Client-Centric Approach

Continuing Education

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Primer 1 & 2
  • Attended OOTA Conference
  • Attended National AOTA Conference
  • Dementia Toolkit
  • Optimizing Mobility and Community Engagement for Older Clients
  • Reduce Disability in Frail Older Adults

Certification

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist - Ohio
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Self
03.2020 - Current

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2014 - 03.2020

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Summa Akron City Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2017

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Therapy in Motion
10.2013 - 08.2014

Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime & PRN)

OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2013

Local Contract Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Supplemental Healthcare
07.2009 - 01.2010

Senior Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 07.2009

Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 07.2008

Registered Occupational Therapist (Fulltime)

Weiss Memorial Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2006

Registered Occupational Therapist (PRN, covered maternity leave)

Canton Aultman Hospital
01.2005 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Professions, Occupational Therapy

The Ohio State University
Theresa Hoffman