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Toby Katz

Englewood,New Jersey

Summary

Occupational therapist with over 15 years of field experience seeks a position in New York or New Jersey as an occupational therapist with an opportunity for growth. Extensive experience in pediatric and geriatric occupational therapy including early intervention, early childhood, special education and grade school clients, including mental health deficits. Able to manage shifting caseloads and clinical duties. Solid understanding of therapy trends, aptitude for isolating areas in need of improvement and implementation of creative solutions. Recognized for ability to accurately assess client needs and create holistic treatment plans incorporating both the patient and family structures. Possessed of strict personal ethics and integrity. Work effectively with clients from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Highly organized team-builder with strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior school therapist

SAR Academy
Riverdale, New York
09.2013 - Current
  • Evaluate, plan and establish individualized interventions and individualized educational plans for students aged 3 through 13 in mainstream education setting with developmental delays, neurological impairments, sensory integration disorders, ADD, ADHD, ASD, ODD, developmental dyspraxia, and various other neurodevelopmental and musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Target fine motor, visuomotor, bilateral coordination, balance, gross motor, sensory modulation and sensory processing via a variety of sensory, craft, solution generating/ cognitive training and ADL
  • Assess, document progress, develop goals and objectives for children's lEP's and IFSP's via formal and informal protocols, team member collaboration and standardized testing such as Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2, Beery, TVMI/TVPS, and Sensory Profile.
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers, professionals, child study teams and parents in establishing and executing therapeutic interventions, incorporating test results and recommendations for appropriate services.
  • Train support staff, team members and caregivers in carryover of therapeutic activity, sensory regulation regimens and environmental modifications to maximize therapeutic benefit and effectuate improvement in all environments.
  • Collaborate on sensory clinic designs within the school, modifying for the environment impact on self-regulation.
  • Provide workshops on therapeutic techniques and testing materials.
  • Created and maintain a library of resource materials on gross and fine motor activities in collaboration with OT team.
  • Participate in parent conferences to update and exchange information, provide caregiver education, resources, home exercise programs and recommendation for further evaluation as necessary.

School Occupational Therapist

Bergen County Special Services
Paramus, NJ
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided therapy services to students aged 3 to 14 of very low function, incorporating a variety of diagnoses including emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, visual impairments, down syndrome, non-verbal and sensory processing disorders.
  • Conducted physical, academic, vocational, mental and other types of evaluations to identify clients' needs and devise rehabilitation plans.
  • Customized standard plans to meet conditions and goals of each student.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Improved continuity of care, engaging team members in treatment within all environments.

Occupational Therapist

Bay Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Bronx, NY
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Planned, implemented and coordinated comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in long term care.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs of patients with multifactorial conditions including orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, CHF, Alzheimer’s and dementia.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Improved delivery of patient care by implementing improvements to clinical approaches.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.

Founder, Supervisor & Senior Therapist

Sensibilities, LLC
Brooklyn, NY
01.2004 - 06.2008
  • Founded and managed practice with two therapy colleagues.
  • Managed personal caseload of patients.
  • Directly supervised occupational therapists, Level I and II interns and students developing training programs for them.
  • Created treatment goals through interviewing and gathering background information based on developmental levels, clinical presentations, home environments and caregiver inputs.
  • Implemented treatment plans with carefully selected activities specific to the needs of each individual patient, incorporating multiple frames of reference, ongoing evaluations and adjustments of activities or goals in order to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Created individualized play activities thus encouraging family participation and maximize therapeutic benefit potential.
  • Identified and documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation, with careful consideration of cultural sensitivities and norms within the ultra orthodox community.
  • Consulted with other therapists and caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals.
  • Drafted reports in accordance with regulatory agencies.

Independent Contractor

Step By Step, Challenge, Strivright, Yeled Vyalda
Brooklyn, NY
01.2002 - 05.2008
  • Performed comprehensive standardized and clinical evaluations, assessment, and developed treatment plans for infants and children with varying degrees of impairment and delays ranging from mild to significant; including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, and mental retardation.
  • Interviewed and gathered information regarding developmental levels, clinical presentations, home environments, and caregiver inputs to assess skill levels and treatment goals to effectuate developmental milestones .
  • Implemented treatment plans with carefully selected activities specific to the needs of each individual child, incorporating multiple frames of reference, ongoing evaluation and adjustments to activities and goals.
  • Created individualized play activities easily incorporated in children’s routines to encourage family participation and enhance therapeutic effects.
  • Customized conventional therapy techniques to meet individual needs of each child.
  • Identified and documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned re-evaluations.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Drafted reports in accordance with regulatory agencies

Staff Occupational Therapist

Celeste Furmansky Therapies
Brooklyn, NY
01.2002 - 07.2004
  • Evaluated and assessed children for measurable goals in school, play, self-care and home
  • Implemented center-based treatment as dictated by the IEP, incorporating sensory motor, neurodevelopmental, psychodynamic and strengthening activities.
  • Maximized child function by adjusting activity and goals based on responses.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Conducted IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to occupational therapy.
  • Engaged in staff meetings to evaluate treatment effectiveness, incorporate suggestions and incorporate newly- learned skills.
  • Identified and executed opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Participated in in-service training programs to improve clinical treatment skills.
  • Developed summer treatment programs to maintain newly acquired skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational therapy

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Specialized Training in Executive Function Skill development and Sensory Processing Disorder

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Occupational Therapy Licenses

Licensed in New York and New Jersey

Timeline

School Occupational Therapist

Bergen County Special Services
09.2018 - 01.2019

Senior school therapist

SAR Academy
09.2013 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Bay Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2013 - 01.2014

Founder, Supervisor & Senior Therapist

Sensibilities, LLC
01.2004 - 06.2008

Independent Contractor

Step By Step, Challenge, Strivright, Yeled Vyalda
01.2002 - 05.2008

Staff Occupational Therapist

Celeste Furmansky Therapies
01.2002 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Occupational therapy

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
05.2001 -

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