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Tracey Bonafede

Hamburg

Summary

Occupational Therapist (OT) with over 26 years of successful experience in pediatric, school based, and acute settings. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success on rehab / IEP teams. Strengths in sensory/self regulation, oral motor/ feeding, and visual perceptual deficits backed by extensive continued education courses. Also a certified Irlen Syndrome Screener ( Scotopic Sensitivity). Member of the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Licensed in New York, California, and Florida.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Link Home Therapy
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.

Occupational Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
01.2009 - 06.2023
  • Worked in various settings as a Travel Therapist : School Based, Early Intervention, NICU, Homecare, Adult- Acute, SNF- Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Provided school based Occupational Therapy to students from ages 4- 21 years old
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients/ students

Substitute OT / Teacher

Frontier Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2022

Substitute teacher in elementary and middle schools.

  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Substitute OT during Covid- temporarily provided OT services to the district's Catholic schools
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.


Occupational Therapist

CRA- Community Rehab Associates
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • completed temporary travel school assignments in Florida
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provided school based Occupational Therapy to students and performed assessments to determine progress according to goals.

Occupational Therapist

AMN Healthcare-Club Staffing
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Completed school based travel assignments in NY and CA.
  • Assesssed students and provided OT treatment
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.

Occupational Therapist

Diversified Rehabilitation Services
08.2014 - 10.2018
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual students in school based setting.
  • Provided therapy to children ages birth to 3 years through Early Intervention Program

Occupational Therapist- School Based

ProTech Search Inc
08.2006 - 10.2009

Lead Occupational Therapist- Acute/ SNF

Carolina Therapies
10.2002 - 06.2006

Occupational Therapist- Homecare, Pediatric

VNA – Kaleida Health
04.1999 - 08.2002

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Baker Victory Services
02.1998 - 04.1999

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

D’Youville College
Buffalo, NY
12.1997

Skills

  • Excellent skills in pediatrics
  • Proficient in assessing patients, students
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Flexible, Creative, and Adaptable
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Collaboration with team members

Certification

  • New York OT License #008944-1
  • Florida OT License #OT19536
  • California OT License #10331

Affiliations

  • NBCOT
  • AOTA
  • Certified Irlen Syndrome Screener

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Link Home Therapy
10.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

CRA- Community Rehab Associates
02.2021 - 02.2022

Substitute OT / Teacher

Frontier Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2022

Occupational Therapist

AMN Healthcare-Club Staffing
11.2018 - 04.2020

Occupational Therapist

Diversified Rehabilitation Services
08.2014 - 10.2018

Occupational Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
01.2009 - 06.2023

Occupational Therapist- School Based

ProTech Search Inc
08.2006 - 10.2009

Lead Occupational Therapist- Acute/ SNF

Carolina Therapies
10.2002 - 06.2006

Occupational Therapist- Homecare, Pediatric

VNA – Kaleida Health
04.1999 - 08.2002

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Baker Victory Services
02.1998 - 04.1999

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

D’Youville College
Tracey Bonafede