16 years OT Experience, Licensed in NC since 2009 across multiple settings. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of results for patients working through occupational therapy protocols.
Optimistic team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist, Rehab Program Director
Synchrony Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY
07.2023 - Current
Rehab scheduling, submit requests for insurance verifications, submit payroll and billing verifications, attend weekly video meeting via Microsoft Teams meeting software, facilitate and perform telehealth visits via Qliqsoft Hipaa compliant digital patient engagement and communication software and NetHealth EMR software.
Provide in-person therapy services including assessment, telehealth vistis for OT evals, progress notes, recertification, and COTA supervisory visits, via Qliqsoft for treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention in camps location in outpatient setting.
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Liberty Home Health
Dunn, NC
08.2022 - 07.2023
Setting: Home Health
Caseload: Adults
Treatment: Performed home health OT initial evaluation, reassessments, treatment, Resumption of Care (R0C), functional assessments, ADL and IADL endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations.
Responsibilities: Provided occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization, physician and short term rehabilitation referrals, and participate in team meetings via Zoom with occasional in-person meetings on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Axxess EMR system.
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Bayada Home Health
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - 07.2023
Setting: Home Health
Caseload: Adults
Treatment: Performed home health OT initial evaluation, reassessments, treatment, Resumption of Care (R0C), functional assessments, ADL and IADL endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations.
Responsibilities: Provided occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization, physician and short term rehabilitation referrals, and participate in team meetings via Zoom with occasional in-person meetings on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using HCHB EMR system.
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Carolina Therapy Services
Dunn, NC
05.2022 - 07.2023
Setting: Skilled Nursing and ALF Facilities.
Caseload: Adults and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning.
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Medicare recertification, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, ADL and IADL endurance and adaptive equipment training, prosthetics recommendations and training including patient/family education.
Responsibilities: Lead Occupational Therapist, supervised 2 COTA’s, attended patient care review meetings, quality assurance and interdisciplinary meetings to report patient progress, completed daily and weekly documentation using Rehab Optima EMR system.
Occupational Therapist
3HC Home Health & Hospice
Clinton, NC
03.2018 - 04.2022
Setting: Home Health Caseload: Adults and Pediatrics Treatment: Performed both home health and outpatient OT initial evaluation, Resumption of Care (R0C), functional assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Provided occupational therapy services to patients in Home Health, Outpatient, Skilled
Home Health evaluations post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, and participate in team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using three different documentation systems including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS C and D), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences, supervise two COTA’s.
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
Raleigh, NC
11.2016 - 03.2018
Setting: Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care contracted to: First Health, Pinehurst, NC. Caseload Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Functional Assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Complete OT evaluations, perform treatments, supervise COTA’s, a end weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using EPIC software including evaluations, treatment and update POC’s as needed.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, Michigan, NC
05.2016 - 11.2016
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care contracted to: First Health, Pinehurst. Caseload Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Functional Assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Complete OT evaluations, perform treatments, supervise COTA’s, a end weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Cerner software including evaluations, treatment and update POC’s as needed.
Occupational Therapist
Reflectx Staffing
Tampa, FL
02.2016 - 05.2016
Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Contracted to: Health South, Princeton, WV. Caseload Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Functional Assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Complete OT evaluations, perform treatments, supervise COTA’s, a end weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Cerner software including evaluations, treatment and update POC’s as needed.
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
Raleigh, NC
11.2015 - 02.2016
Setting: Home Health contracted to: MediHome Health. Caseload Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Resumption of Care (R0C), Functional Assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Travel to patient’s home to provide occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, and weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using AllScripts software including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS C), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences.
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Carolina Therapy Services
Dunn, NC
03.2015 - 11.2015
Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Caseload: Pediatric clients with autism, developmental delays, ADHD, sensory processing disorder and juvenile arthritis
Treatment: Initial evaluation, sensory processing interventions, FMC training, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, ADL’s and endurance training, and patient/family education
Responsibilities: Completed Medicaid, complete evaluations using Beery VMI, Sensory Profile 2 and
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales assessments
Completed daily and weekly documentation, update
POC, and functional scores using Casamba EMR.
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Therapeutic Destinations
Fayetteville, NC
04.2015 - 10.2015
Setting: Adult Outpatient Caseload: Adults and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Completed outpatient initial evaluations and treatment, evaluated and treated hand injuries post-operatively, and completed cognitive assessments for adults
Completed daily and weekly documentation using Practice Perfect EMR documentation system.
Occupational Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation
Saber Healthcare Group
Lillington, NC
12.2014 - 03.2015
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Caseload: Adults and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Medicare recertification, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, ADL and endurance training, and patient/family education
Responsibilities: Lead Occupational Therapist, supervised 4 COTA’s, a ended patient care review meetings, quality assurance and interdisciplinary meetings to report patient progress, completed daily and weekly documentation using Rehab Optima and Point Care Click EMR system.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Reflectx Staffing
Reidsville, NC
09.2014 - 12.2014
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility contracted to: Avante of Reidsville. Caseload: Adults and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Medicare recertification, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, ADL and endurance training, and patient/family education
Responsibilities: Lead Occupational Therapist, supervised 4 COTA’s, a ended patient care review meetings, quality assurance and interdisciplinary meetings to report patient progress, completed daily and weekly documentation using Rehab Optima and Point Care Click EMR system.
Occupational Therapist
Sampson Regional Medical Center
Clinton, NC
02.2013 - 08.2014
Setting: Home Health Caseload: Adults and Pediatrics Treatment: Performed both home health and outpatient OT initial evaluation, Resumption of Care (R0C), functional assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Provided occupational therapy services to patients in Home Health, Outpatient, Skilled
Nursing, and Acute Care for adults and pediatrics post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, and participate in team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using three different documentation systems including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS C), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences, supervise two COTA’s.
Occupational Therapist
Innovative Senior Care By Brookdale
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2011 - 01.2013
Setting: Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility.
Caseload: Geriatrics and Dementia/Memory Care
Treatment: Performed both home health and outpatient OT initial evaluation, Resumption of Care (R0C), functional assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations.
Responsibilities: Oversees outpatient program development; Partnered with the Regional Director of ISC Operations to assess the needs of the program and develop a plan of actions with quarterly goals; Optimized the physical abilities and skills of residents by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate residents; complying with Resident at Risk procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objects and communicating resident status and needs to the resident, the resident’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Management Inc
Midlothian, VA
06.2010 - 12.2011
Setting: 161 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility
Caseload: Adults and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning.
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Medicare recertification, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, ADL and endurance training, and patient/family education.
Responsibilities: Maintained partial caseload and managed rehab department of 5 therapist, one rehab aide and caseload of 18-35 patients from 6/2010 – 12/2010. Communicated daily with MDS Coordinator to maintain rehab RUG levels, tracked building and therapist productivity, attended patient care review meetings, quality assurance and interdisciplinary meetings to report patient progress, completed daily and weekly documentation using paper and electronic documentation systems.
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
Raleigh, NC
07.2010 - 08.2011
Setting: Home Health, Acute Care, SNF Caseload Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, Resumption of Care (R0C), Functional Assessments, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, environmental adaptations
Responsibilities: Travel to patient’s home to provide occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, and weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Home Care Manager (aka PTCT) software including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS C), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences.
Occupational Therapist
Liberty Home Care & Hospice
Wilmington, North Carolina
01.2010 - 06.2010
Setting: Home Health Caseload: Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening
Responsibilities: Travel to patient’s home to provide occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, and weekly team meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Home Care Manager (aka PTCT) software including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS C), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences.
Occupational Therapist
Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina
09.2009 - 01.2010
Setting: Home Health Caseload: Adult and geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, ADL and endurance training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening
Responsibilities: Travel to patient’s home to provide occupational therapy services to patients post-hospitalization or from physician referrals, a end weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, on-going continuing education, and document services electronically using Home Care Manager (aka PTCT) software including evaluations, treatment, agency and discipline discharge plan (OASIS B & C), daily and travel logs, contact logs with other health care providers, peers, and case conferences.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2009 - 09.2009
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care & Outpatient Shoulder and Hand Rehabiliation. Contracted to St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chicago, IN.
Caseload: Orthopedics, Neuro, ICU, Extended Care, General Medical and Surgical, Shoulder and Hand Rehab
ROM/Strengthening, Manual Therapy, Splinting, and Modalities
Responsibilities: Completed inpatient and outpatient initial evaluations and treatment, supervised 3
COTA’s, 2 Rehab Aides, mentored and orientated a newly licensed Occupational Therapist to acute inpatient caseload, managed inpatient and outpatient caseload simultaneously, evaluated and treated shoulder and hand injuries post-operatively, modified and fabricated immobilization splints, completed evaluations and daily documentation using Medilinks/Meditech electronic documentation system, co-signed
COTA notes, and a ended staff and department meetings as needed.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2008 - 12.2008
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Caseload: Orthopedics, Neuro, and CCU, ICU, General Medical and Surgical Trauma caseload. Contracted to Capital Health Care Systems, Trenton, NJ
Responsibilities: Split schedule between two campuses to completed inpatient evaluations, re-evaluations and treatment, evaluated and treated post–op shoulder and hand injuries, completed daily documentation using a paper documentation system, and a ended staff and department meetings.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2008 - 07.2008
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care Caseload: Orthopedics, Neuro, Cardiac Care Unit, ICU, Progressive Care Unit, Intensive Care Intermediate Unit, Skilled Nursing and General Medical and Surgical Caseload. Contracted to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN.
ROM/Strengthening, Manual Therapy, Splinting, and Modalities
Responsibilities: Completed inpatient and outpatient initial evaluations and treatment, chart reviews, discharge planning, evaluated and treated post–op shoulder and hand injuries, completed daily documentation using Genesis electronic documentation system, supervised 3 COTA’s and co-signed COTA notes, attended staff and department meetings as needed.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2008 - 04.2008
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care & Outpatient Rehab Caseload: Orthopedics, Neuro, General Medical and Surgical Caseload. Contracted to Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru, IL.
Treatment: Initial Evaluation, ADL training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, work hardening, manual therapy and modalities
Responsibilities: Primary OT for inpatient acute care, completed chart reviews, inpatient evaluations and treatment, completed daily documentation using electronic documentation system, a ended Kardex and interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and assisted with overflow from Outpatient Rehab in treating hand injuries post-operatively.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2007 - 12.2007
Setting: Residential and Outpatient Brain Injury Rehab Caseload: Moderate and severe acquired and traumatic brain injury. Contracted to Centre for Neuro Skills, Bakersfield, CA.
Treatment: Initial evaluation, ADL training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening, work hardening, manual therapy and modalities
Responsibilities: Administered the initial evaluation which included ROM/MMT, grip and pinch strength, sensory testing, fine motor and gross motor coordination, activities of daily living (safety and judgment), and vision/perception screening using the Santa Clara, TVPS, and MVPT assessments
Developed treatment plans, and updated client programs, performed daily charting using Lotus Notes, and a ended client conferences
Treated recovering TBI patients on a daily basis in regaining skills in activities of daily living, upper extremity function, improve visual skills, and reintegrate back into the community
Instructed and supervised clinic aides in treatment.
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2007 - 09.2007
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Contracted to Palm Springs Healthcare, Palm Springs, CA.
Caseload: Primarily geriatrics recovering from stroke, hip replacements, decreases in upper extremity function and activities of daily living, cardiac and respiratory disorders and generalized de-conditioning
Treatment: Initial evaluation, ADL training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening
Responsibilities: Completed initial evaluation which included chart review, evaluation of upper extremity strength and endurance, collected data on occupational history, typical day, and discharge planning
Performed daily treatments in regaining fine/gross motor skills, basic activities of daily living, and other life functioning skills
Provided patient and family education in use of adaptive equipment and energy conservation
Completed paper documentation for Medicare Part A & B.
Occupational Therapist Student Intern
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center
Downey, California
09.2006 - 12.2006
Setting: Inpatient Rehab/SCI
Caseload: SCI/Pressure Ulcer Management Service.
Treatment: Initial evaluation, ADL training, patient/family education, upper extremity ROM and strengthening.
Responsibilities: Completed chart review, administered initial evaluation, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), range of motion, home assessment, and strength and endurance evaluation, wrote daily and weekly progress notes. Supervised Level I student intern and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Participated in interdisciplinary meetings, family conferences, and team meetings. Assisted patients in obtaining grant monies to purchase adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment. Provided patient and caregiver training in maintaining skin integrity and pressure sore prevention techniques.
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Los Angeles, California
06.2006 - 09.2006
Setting: Psychiatric Partial Hospital Program Caseload: Pediatrics (Ages 5-12) with Autism, Anxiety/Mood Disorders, ADHD, FAS, and Pervasive
Development Disorders
Treatment: Small group intervention activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, recreation, and social groups
Responsibilities: Completed chart reviews, initial evaluation, and weekly progress notes
Observed and evaluated play skills, social interactions, and task performance skills of children using play skills checklist, initial interview questionnaire, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and Berry &
Buktenica’s Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI)
Conducted small group intervention activities for children ages 5-12 years old to enhance play and task performance skills
Coordinated and directed problem solver group to improve skills in pro-social behavior
Co-led small groups with Recreational Therapy to acquaint children with community service organizations and programs
Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to review patient's progress towards goals and to review treatment plans.
Education
Graduate Certifi - cate Low Vision Rehabilitation
University of Alabama Birmingham
07.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Davenport University
12.1999
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
06.1996
Skills
Skilled Nursing/Short Term and Long Term Rehabilitation
Acute Care, ICU, Neuro, and Inpatient Rehabilitative Care
Home Health Care
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Assisted Living Facility
Skilled in multiple EMR Systems
Timeline
Occupational Therapist, Rehab Program Director
Synchrony Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Liberty Home Health
08.2022 - 07.2023
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Bayada Home Health
05.2022 - 07.2023
Occupational Therapist/PRN Therapist
Carolina Therapy Services
05.2022 - 07.2023
Occupational Therapist
3HC Home Health & Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2022
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
11.2016 - 03.2018
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
05.2016 - 11.2016
Occupational Therapist
Reflectx Staffing
02.2016 - 05.2016
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
11.2015 - 02.2016
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Therapeutic Destinations
04.2015 - 10.2015
Occupational Therapist/PRN
Carolina Therapy Services
03.2015 - 11.2015
Occupational Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation
Saber Healthcare Group
12.2014 - 03.2015
Travel Occupational Therapist
Reflectx Staffing
09.2014 - 12.2014
Occupational Therapist
Sampson Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 08.2014
Occupational Therapist
Innovative Senior Care By Brookdale
09.2011 - 01.2013
Occupational Therapist
Supplemental Health Care
07.2010 - 08.2011
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Management Inc
06.2010 - 12.2011
Occupational Therapist
Liberty Home Care & Hospice
01.2010 - 06.2010
Occupational Therapist
Duke University Health System
09.2009 - 01.2010
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
01.2009 - 09.2009
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
08.2008 - 12.2008
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
04.2008 - 07.2008
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
01.2008 - 04.2008
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
09.2007 - 12.2007
Occupational Therapist
CompHealth Medical Staffing
06.2007 - 09.2007
Occupational Therapist Student Intern
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center
09.2006 - 12.2006
Occupational Therapy Student Intern
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
06.2006 - 09.2006
Graduate Certifi - cate Low Vision Rehabilitation
University of Alabama Birmingham
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Davenport University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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