Tiffany Carpenter
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at West Texas Rehabilitation Center, specializing in pediatric therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans and effective family education. Skilled in clinical reasoning and medical coding, fostering a positive workplace culture while driving business growth and community outreach initiatives.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist/owner
Therapy Solutions
10.2004 - 01.2025
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for clients to enhance functional outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify patient needs and streamline care processes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adapt therapy strategies accordingly.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions, focusing on improving daily living skills and mobility.
- Documented patient interactions and progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Worked directly with multiple hand surgeons
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Educated office manager in coding and billing for all services
- Custom splinting for hand surgeons both outpatient and in hospital
- Managed every day tasks for running a successful outpatient PT and OT business
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Monitored financial performance, ensuring expenses align with budgetary goals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Occupational Therapist
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
04.1993 - 08.2004
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and evaluate patient progress and adjust therapy strategies.
- Implemented sensory integration techniques to support children with sensory processing disorders.
- Educated families on therapeutic exercises and strategies to reinforce progress at home.
- Led workshops for parents and caregivers to promote understanding of occupational therapy practices.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior therapists on therapeutic techniques and best practices.
- Trained staff on new rehabilitation technologies and methodologies for improved efficiency.
- Led community outreach programs to promote awareness of occupational therapy services.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinator of Student Program for OT department
- Started Sensory Integration Program
- Coordinator of annual camp for handicap children
- Assisted with 3 year research study with local school system to identify high risk children
- Provided multiple conferences for teachers to assist with learning styles and strategies for high risk children
- Provided annual screenings to Head Start and local day cares to identify high risk children
- Team member of birth to 3 program as well as NICU team
- Perform splinting for hand patients working directly with multiple hand surgeons
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-1993
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Sensory integration
- Staff education and training
- Clinical training
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric therapy
- Discharge planning
- Patient evaluations
- Treatment implementation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- SOAP notes expertise
- Medical coding capability
- Analytical thinking
- Patient education
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Occupational therapist registered (OTR)
- Owner and operator of outpatient private practice
Timeline
Occupational Therapist/owner
Therapy Solutions
10.2004 - 01.2025
Occupational Therapist
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
04.1993 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman's University