Linda A. Doerschuk, OTR/L

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Honolulu, HI 96819

216-***-****

acok6r@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy, December 2009

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, May 2007

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Clinical Experience

Occupational Therapist for O’Neill Healthcare Lakewood: February 2010- February 2015

• Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of medical and cognitive conditions

• Work collaboratively with other team members to maximize patient care

• Manage paperwork and productivity requirements

Level II Practicum: September 2009-December 2009

United Cerebral Palsy

• Planned and implemented treatment sessions for children with a variety of physical and

cognitive disabilities

• Collaborated and co-treated with speech and physical therapy

Level II Practicum: June 2009-September 2009

Puget Sound Health Care System – Seattle Division

• Completed evaluations for clients with orthopedic, neurologic and cognitive deficits

• Issued home safety and ADL equipment based on evaluation and treatment goals

• Managed all documentation and productivity goals for entry-level therapist

Level I Practicum: February 2009-April 2009

Center Ridge Health Campus

• Completed evaluations for clients upon entry to skilled nursing unit

• Collaborated with supervisor in establishing treatment sessions for clients with

orthopedic, neurologic and cognitive deficits

• Created adaptive equipment to enhance client’s skills in areas of activities of daily living

such as standing balance and activity tolerance

Level I Practicum: September 2008-November 2008

MetroHealth Medical Center, Work Hardening/Work Conditioning

• Assisted individuals in attaining their goals of returning to work, conditioning for work,

or returning to previous functional abilities

• Assessed ROM, grip strength and cognition of individuals with a variety of medical

conditions

Service Learning: September 2007-November 2007

Joseph’s Home: Homeless Men’s Shelter

• Interviewed residents to ascertain needs that were not currently being met by the

resources available at the facility

• Provided education and opportunities for residents to fulfill unmet needs

Service Learning: City Mission February 2008-April 2008

Children’s Afterschool Program

• Designed and implemented an eight session program exploring craft activities not

currently available at the center

• Interviewed children as to what activities they would enjoy

Volunteered in Health Career Camp: April 2009

Cleveland Clinic and Youth Opportunities Unlimited

• Engaged minority students in conversations about careers in occupational therapy

• Answered questions related to entrance requirements for occupational therapy program

Career-Related Experience

Medical Transcription: March 2001-September 2002

• Provided receptionist duties and transcription services for cardiac office

• Furnished transcription services (at home) for general medical office

Home Health Aid: October 1995-March 1998 & 2007

• Worked in clients’ homes assisting with activities of daily living and implementing OT

plan of care

• Performed additional duties such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and pet care

• Provided services as a personal care attendant assisting with bathing, dressing and

housework

Aerobics Instructor: 1990-2003(intermittent years)

• Implemented and taught low-impact aerobic classes to adults in the gym and in the pool

• Created fitness routines to accommodate a variety of fitness levels

United States Military-Army: August 1980-August 1983

• Demonstrated creativity during marching shows and performances

• Trained in first aid techniques

Professional Organizations

• NBCOT #270302

• Ohio License #007533

• Hawaii License #1436

• Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor 2012 - Current

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