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Fieldwork Level 2
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Victoria Sayers

Summerville,SC

Summary

Compassionate occupational therapist devoted to helping patients with varying conditions regain functional independence. Experience in a rehabilitation setting with patients aged 26+, addressing daily living skills and discharge planning. Committed to client-centered therapy, collaborating with other members of the medical team and creating individualized therapy goals to meet patients’ needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed evaluations and assessments after meticulously reviewing records to recommend best treatment for patients with various diagnoses.
  • Coordinated interventions with a multidisciplinary treatment team, including speech, respiratory and physical therapists.
  • Recommended adaptive equipment and DME to use in-home to maximize opportunities based on the patient's level of function.
  • Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.

Occupational Therapist

Accelerate Willow Grove
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed thorough evaluations, progress reports and discharge notes for 20-30 patients on caseload.
  • Supervised COTAs by delegating treatment plans and overseeing implementation to ensure patients are meeting goals.
  • Performed family/caregiver training sessions to prioritize a safe transition home.

Camp Counselor

The Woodlands
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Aided in activities of daily living, games, crafts and other occupations for campers with disabilities aged 13+.

Personal Care Aid

Barbera Wein
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided aid to a client with Multiple Sclerosis by assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and other personal care tasks.
  • Performed wound care on a pressure sore and completed transfers.

Home Care Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2021

Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2019

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Stress and Pain Management
  • Patient and Family Relations
  • Efficient Documentation
  • Therapist Collaboration

Certification

  • Occupational Therapy License, South Carolina -2023
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification -2023
  • Occupational Therapy License, Pennsylvania - 2021
  • Certified, National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - 2021
  • Certificate in Psychosocial Issues in Rehab, University of Pittsburgh - 2019

Fieldwork Level 2

UPMC Mercy Inpatient Rehab Pittsburgh, PA

  • Trained as an occupational therapy student in the traumatic brain injury unit. (March 2021- June 2021)

UPMC Montefiore Pittsburgh, PA

  • Trained as an occupational therapy student in the acute care division. (January 2021-March 2021)

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Accelerate Willow Grove
12.2021 - 05.2023

Camp Counselor

The Woodlands
08.2019 - 02.2020

Home Care Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 05.2019

Personal Care Aid

Barbera Wein
04.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Occupational Therapy -

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science -

University of Pittsburgh

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