Vrushali Saraf
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Meticulous therapist with extensive experience working with children and adults. Creates individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Udaan Therapy Centre (Paediatric Set up)
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Independently Handled children with ADHD or kids on the Autism spectrum, kids with Cerebral Palsy, Behavior issues, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Daily caseload of 10 clients.
- Performed Assessments using standardized measures : SPM, Sensory Profile 2
- Representative and consultant Occupational Therapist in Butterfly learnings (ABA center)
- Hosted parent education workshops for children with special needs.
- Educated patients and their families about condition management, resulting in increased self-efficacy in coping strategies.
- Led training sessions for caregivers on proper usage of adaptive equipment, promoting safety and efficacy during patient interactions.
- Streamlined therapy processes by developing and implementing efficient documentation procedures, reducing administrative workload.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in improved quality of life.
- Provided consultation services to schools regarding accessibility accommodations necessary for student success, resulting in more inclusive learning environments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing individualized care plans tailored to specific needs and goals.
Developed and Executed Play and Communication Program
Udaan Therapy Centre
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developing session plans for a new type of therapy environment.
- Use of DIR Floor-time to help improve bond between parent and child.
- Use of Oral Placement Therapy to promote clarity of speech and many other techniques to improve receptive and expressive languages.
- Increased caseload from 2 to 10 clients per day within 6 weeks.
- Reported high level of parent/ caregiver satisfaction.
- Made use of principles of sensory integration.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Education
Post Professional Masters of Occupational Therapy -
02.2024
Part of the SP/SI graduate certificate program.
Bachelors of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
01.2022
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Clinical assessment
- Patient evaluations
Certification
- Orthopedic conditions the Occupational Therapy way, 2022
- Play Therapy course from Psychoshiksha, 2022
- Sensory Integration certification from Sneha Sanglikar, 2021
- WHO certification for Infection prevention and control for COVID-19, 2020
Dissertation
Assessment of Cognition in Individuals with and without Hypertension, 2021 - 2022, Working on ascertaining the effect of hypertension on cognitive abilities of respondents by using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Internship
- D. Y. Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Intern, Sep 2021 - Mar 2022, Interned for six months gaining hands-on training in helping patients overcome their challenges
- Jupiter Hospital (Observership), Dec 2021 - Jan 2022, Completed one month observership at one of the most advanced rehabilitation centers and learned from the staff the use of robotics in cases of Hemiplegia, nerve injuries, cognitive deficits.
- Hands on clinical experience at Momentum Pediatric therapy as a part of SP/SI Graduate Certificate program at USC
Extracurricular Activities
Class Representative for interns, Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 Volunteer at an Old age home in as an Occupational Therapist Volunteer at Sunshine school Vashi, 2019 Member of Cultural committee and responsible for organizing college fest, 2019
Timeline
Developed and Executed Play and Communication Program - Udaan Therapy Centre
05.2023 - 07.2023
Consultant Occupational Therapist - Udaan Therapy Centre (Paediatric Set up)
12.2021 - 07.2023
University of Southern California - Post Professional Masters of Occupational Therapy,
D. Y. Patil University - Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy
- Orthopedic conditions the Occupational Therapy way, 2022
- Play Therapy course from Psychoshiksha, 2022
- Sensory Integration certification from Sneha Sanglikar, 2021
- WHO certification for Infection prevention and control for COVID-19, 2020
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