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Occupational Therpaist

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
April 20, 2011

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Christine Rocchio

pzgzfb@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, GPA 3.87 January 2009

Capstone Research: Children Living with Life Threatening Chronic Illness: Utilization of Bibliotherapy

Bachelors of Science Degree in Health and Science Studies, GPA 3.45 May 2007

Minor in Psychology

Work Experience

Rebecca School, New York, NY January 2009-present

• Provide occupational therapy, including sensory integrative therapy, for children ages 6–12 with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders of relating and communicating including children with cerebral palsy, neurofibromatosis, periventricular leukomalacia, angelmans syndrome, and many more.

• Interdisciplinary treatment techniques and strategies working in conjunction with physical therapists and speech language pathologists.

• Integrate the Developmental Individual Difference Relationship (DIR) approach into therapy sessions, utilizing the Floortime model for increased engagement and relating in variety of settings, including the school classroom, sensory gymnasiums, and on community outings.

• Conduct comprehensive therapy sessions including initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge planning and standardized testing.

• Provide weekly and consistent communication with parents including the formulation and training of home sensory diet programs

• Monthly staff in-services based on continuing education classes and safety techniques during transfers and handling of children

Connect the Dots, Per Diem Position, New York, NY September 2009-present

• Caseload consisted of children 3 to 18 years old displaying limitations as identified by the board of education on their RSA or IEP utilizing a developmental and sensory integrative frame of reference to reach goals.

• Evaluated and provided a 10 week program based on Handwriting without Tears, a multisensory approach to learning handwriting.

Supervisory Experience

Rebecca School, New York, NY September 2010- Present

• Supervision of level one occupational therapy fieldwork students.

• Provided assignments and supervision to level two occupational therapy fieldwork student

Clinical Outpatient Orthopedic Observation Experience,

Star Physical Therapy and Performance Physical Therapy, New York, NY August 2010

• Spent approximately 24 hours shadowing two certified hand therapists completing initial evaluations, treatments, splinting and documentation.

Fieldwork Experience

Kids Time Therapy, Woodside, NY Fall 2008

Occupational Therapy Position with supervision, Fieldwork Level II

• Managed a full caseload of children with a variety of abilities including autism, spina bifida, achondroplasia, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders and learning disabilities ranging in age from 3 to 15 years old.

• Independently facilitated and designed therapeutic activities to help children reach developmental goals as identified in IEP.

• Completed daily progress notes and evaluation reports, conducting Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, 2nd Ed.

Concentra Union Square, Hand Specialty, San Francisco, CA Summer 2008

Occupational Therapy Position with supervision, Fieldwork Level II

• Conducted evaluation interviews and performed specialized testing for a variety of upper extremity injuries.

• Designed interventions utilizing physical agent modalities, various massage and relaxation techniques, as well as implementing appropriate stretching and strengthening programs.

• Fabricated various customized splints based on diagnoses based on medical doctor prescription.

Griffin Hospital, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Derby, CT Summer 2007

Occupational Therapy Position with supervision, Fieldwork Level II

• Independently developed and prepared groups for individuals with various diagnoses and cognitive levels Assessed clients through intake interview and client profiles, specifically utilized Allen Cognitive Level Evaluation.

• Coordinated with medical team, including psychiatrist and nurses, in discussing progression of treatment.

Quinnipiac University, Undergraduate Fieldwork Fall 2005 – Spring 2008

Completed 150 hours of Fieldwork Level I

• Experience with diverse client populations across the age spectrum within a multitude of clinical settings including hospitals, outpatient orthopedic, schools, and skilled nursing facilities.

• Observed interventions in specialized areas such as assistive technology, sensory integration and ergonomics.

• Traveled to Australia in summer 2006, completed 40 hours in mental health, pediatric and inpatient hospitals.

Professional Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association

References available upon request

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• University of Southern California and Western Psychological Services, “Sensory Integration Certification Program Course I: The Sensory Integration Perspective,” Taught by Susanne Smith Roley MS OTR/L FAOTA, March 31- April 3, 2011.

• Handwriting Without Tears, “The Print Tool.” Taught by Cathy Van Haute, MS, OTR/L, March 27, 2010.

• Sensory Motor Integration and Learning Enrichment Center “Going out on a Limb: Postural Control for Functional Skill Use”, Instructed by Jane Styer-Acevedo & Kate Bain, May 6-7, 2010.

• Handwriting Without Tears, “Get Set for School Pre-K Workshop.” Taught by Todd Misura, OTR/L, October, 2009

• Handwriting Without Tears “Kindergarden to 5th Grade Workshop.” Taught by Todd Misura, OTR/L, October, 2009

• Vital Links, “Listening with the Whole Body.” Taught by Shelia Frick OTR, July 9-10, 2009

• The Sensory Motor Integration and Language Enrichment Center (SMILE) and the Early Intervention Center of Brooklyn (EICB), “A Lab Course to Integrate Powerful Therapeutic Movement, Vision, and Sound Strategies in Pediatric Treatment.” Instructed by Mary Kawar, MS, OTR/L May 17th-18th, 2009; 12 contact hours

• Therapeeds, “Practical Sense in Sensory Integration Part 1: Putting the Pieces Together.” Instructed by Julia Harper, MS, OTR/L, March 13-14, 2009.

• & EICB, “NDT for EI: An NDT Approach from clinical reasoning to achieve functional outcomes.” Instructed by Gail Richie, OTR, March 6-7, 2009; 12 contact hours

• SMILE & EICB, “The Floortime Model” Presented by Rosemary White, February 27-28, 2009

• Weekly Conferences with Stanley Greenspan (DIR) regarding individualized programs for children at the Rebecca School, January 2009-Febuary 2011.



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