Wendi Ruoff
Holmen,WI
Summary
Dynamic occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to patient care needs in varied patient care areas and well-trained occupational therapist with 29 years of experience. Dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged and empowering work culture.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
02.1999 - Current
- Completed evaluations and treatment for a variety of diagnoses in home health/hospice, outpatient and acute care settings
- Created the current Mayo Clinic Driver Rehab Program
- Evaluated persons potential to drive and provide training for safe driving skills
- Trained in WorkWell functional capacity method
- Completed FCEs for disability cases and return to work process
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, team members and family members.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Worked independently and efficiently in homecare/hospice setting
Occupational Therapist
Rush Foundation Hospital
06.1997 - 02.1999
- Evaluated and treated acute, sub-acute, and outpatient populations
- Trained in ErgoScience functional capacity evaluation method
- Completed industrial job site evaluations
- Supervised therapy aides
- Collaborated with recreational therapy staff.
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Dynamics
12.1994 - 06.1997
- Worked in various locations for this contract company to include metro area and northern Minnesota
- Assessed functional, psychological, and physical capabilities of persons with the unique diagnoses of Huntington’s, alcoholism, dementia, young adult TBI/CHI, and behavioral geriatric populations
- Constructed and adapted a variety of wheelchair cushions and equipment.
Education
B.S. in Occupational Therapy -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.1994
Skills
- UW-L OT class adhoc instructor
- UW-L annual presenter
- Patient evaluations
- Family and patient education
- Intervention Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Document Management
- Activity analysis
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
References
Available upon request
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Driving School Instructor
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
02.1999 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Rush Foundation Hospital
06.1997 - 02.1999
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Dynamics
12.1994 - 06.1997
B.S. in Occupational Therapy -
University of Minnesota
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Driving School Instructor
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