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Customer Service Occupational Therapist

Location:
Nashua, NH, 03063
Salary:
negotiable
Posted:
November 30, 2012

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Lori A. Juonis

** ******** *****

Nashua, NH ****3

603-***-****

PROFILE

Licensed occupational therapist in the state of NH with 6 years experience. I have the ability to evaluate and treat the following diagnoses: upper extremity orthopedic injuries, hip, knee, and shoulder fractures and replacements, cerebrovascular accidents, neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries, amputations,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pain conditions, cardiac conditions, dementia, and alzheimer's. Competent in the following areas of an OT evaluation and able to provide treatment as medically necessary: upper extremity PROM, AROM, and strength, fine motor coordination, upper extremity edema,functional transfers, functional ambulation, home management, self-feeding, bathing and dressing, standing balance and tolerance, cognition and perception, wheelchair positioning, home evaluation and splinting.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

-Provided quality occupational therapy services for 6 years in a subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Evaluated and treated a caseload of up to 18 patients a day.

-Completed observation of a certified hand therapist from December of 2011 to March 2012. Observation allowed exposure to a variety of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and treatment.

-Thorough evaluation skills and review of patient precautions. Excellent clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and ability to set attainable goals.

-Evaluate as necessary for use of adaptive equipment including: utensils for self-feeding, long-handled equipment for bathing and dressing, raised toilet seat, shower chair, and equipment necessary for the patient to complete daily living skills as independently as possible.

-Able to utilize the following modalities and treatment: heat and ice, paraffin bath, contrast bath,retrograde massage, triggor point release, strain/counterstrain, and transverse massage.

-Clear, concise, and timely documentation skills. Proficient in computer documentation.

-Well developed communication skills with the ability to establish a rapport with patients, family, and staff.

-Provides supervision, guidance, and feedback to certified occupational therapy assistants and student occupational therapists.

EXPERIENCE

Saint Joseph's Hospital, Nashua, New Hampshire 2009 - Present

Certified Phlebotomist

Greenbriar Terrace, Nashua, NH 2004 - 2006

Occupational Therapist

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester, NH 1999 - 2004

Customer Service Representative

Vencare, NH and Maine 1995 - 1999

Occupational Therapist

EDUCATION

Worcester State College, Worcester, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1994

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Apple Therapy, Nashua, NH

Observation of Certified Hand Therapist, 2011 - 2012

Observation of a Certified Hand Therapist - Apple Therapy, Nashua, NH, 2011 - 2012. Completed observation of a certified hand therapist evaluating and treating hand and upper extremity diagnoses. Exposure included the following diagnoses: rotator cuff repairs/bankhart repairs, flexor tendon repairs, carpal tunnel, orif of radius, AC sprain and strain, lateral and medial epicondylitis, proximal and distal radial fractures, CMC tendonitis, adhesive capsulitis, distal biceps repair, triggor finger, fx of metacarpal shaft, shoulder impingement, extensor tendon laceration, pigmented villo nodular synovitis, and ulnar collateral ligament repair.



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