Vimbai Tshililiwa
Carmel,Indiana
Summary
Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to avariety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
09.2013 - Current
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury in independent, senior living facility, skilled nursing facility, memory care unit and assisted living
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, living environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
Rehabilitation Director
Concept Rehabilitation
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health Services
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury in their homes.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Occupational Therapist
Concept Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients in a skilled nursing facility.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Rehab Without Walls
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Part time occupational therapist working with clients with neurological and traumatic brain injuries including community reintegration, and return to work rehabilitation
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
EnduraCare
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients in a skilled nursing facility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Occupational Therapist
Concept Rehabilitation
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury in a skilled nursing facility.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Staff
03.2003 - 10.2006
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients in acute hospital setting, and neurological outpatient setting for traumatic brain-injured patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
Universal Rehabilitation And Associates
10.2000 - 03.2003
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury in home setting.
- First Steps provider to the pediatric population.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
United Bulawayo Hospitals
11.1997 - 12.1999
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients in a hospital setting.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
Education
Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therap - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, FL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe11.1997
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Therapist Collaboration
- Clinical Reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Documentation Skills
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- NBCOT certified
- SIPT certified
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
09.2013 - Current
Rehabilitation Director
Concept Rehabilitation
06.2011 - 07.2013
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health Services
11.2010 - 06.2011
Occupational Therapist
Concept Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 11.2010
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Rehab Without Walls
05.2008 - 08.2008
Occupational Therapist
EnduraCare
10.2007 - 04.2008
Occupational Therapist
Concept Rehabilitation
10.2006 - 10.2007
Occupational Therapist
Therapy Staff
03.2003 - 10.2006
Occupational Therapist
Universal Rehabilitation And Associates
10.2000 - 03.2003
Occupational Therapist
United Bulawayo Hospitals
11.1997 - 12.1999
Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therap - Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Zimbabwe
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