Tina Lisset Burgos
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/L) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student with 23 years in skilled nursing, long-term care, pediatrics, school-based practice, home health, and community settings. Expertise in evidence-based practices, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, dedicated to delivering culturally responsive, client-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director (Part-Time) / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing
Beacon, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based occupational therapy services to enhance functional outcomes for adult and geriatric residents in skilled nursing setting.
- Created and executed individualized treatment plans to foster functional independence and improve quality of life for residents.
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services for adult and geriatric residents in a skilled nursing setting.
- Ensured timely and precise documentation to meet Medicare, state, and facility compliance standards.
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation
Yonkers, NY
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Delivered targeted occupational therapy interventions for medically complex adults and older adults, enhancing their functional independence.
- Coordinated discharge planning and caregiver education, ensuring safe transitions to home and community settings for patients.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance patient care standards.
- Oversaw staff training programs, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency and reducing wait times.
Occupational Therapy Assistant / ABA Provider
Angels of Hope Home Services
Alexandria, VA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered home-based occupational therapy and ABA-informed interventions, enhancing developmental skills for children with delays and autism spectrum disorders.
- Provided home-based occupational therapy and ABA-informed interventions for children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
- Trained caregivers to effectively implement therapeutic activities, fostering consistency and support in children's daily routines.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
FutureCare Pine View
Clinton, MD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Delivered targeted OT interventions for adults with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and cognitive conditions, enhancing patient engagement.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to promote independence in daily activities, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate discharge planning and ensure continuity of care, supporting smoother transitions for patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Delivered school-based OT services to enhance student engagement and participation from kindergarten through middle school.
- Targeted fine motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, self-regulation, and functional classroom participation to support student development.
- Coordinated with teachers, families, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve IEP goals effectively.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hebrew Home for the Aged
Riverdale, NY
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Delivered targeted occupational therapy interventions for older adults with neurological, orthopedic, and chronic medical conditions, enhancing their functional abilities.
- Interpreted for patients and families, promoting culturally responsive communication and care.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Assisted in monitoring patient progress, adjusting activities based on therapeutic goals and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on therapy techniques to enhance home-based care and recovery.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA01-2027
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY01-2005
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01-2003
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- EMR software proficiency
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Patient assessments
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; Basic American Sign Language (ASL), Italian, and Portuguese
Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
Certification
NYS Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure, CPR/BLS Certified, CKTP, and Infection Control Certification
Timeline
Program Director (Part-Time) / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2021
Occupational Therapy Assistant / ABA Provider
Angels of Hope Home Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
Occupational Therapy Assistant
FutureCare Pine View
01.2012 - 01.2013
Occupational Therapy Assistant
District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hebrew Home for the Aged
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Bay Path University
Level I Fieldwork
- Adult and geriatric rehabilitation: observed evaluations, treatment planning, activity analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Mental health: observation of psychosocial interventions, therapeutic communication, group programming, and resident-centered activities.