Occupational Therapist Physical

Ashley M. Sole

PO Box *** . Bradley, WV . *****

Cell: 304-***-****, ******.******@*****.***

Seek the position of an Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist with experience in providing appropriate

interventions to a variety of patients and supervising occupational therapy

assistance; modifying all interventions and goals when necessary according

to changes in patient/client status within the scope of practice

Summary of Qualifications

. More than three years of experience.

. Remarkable knowledge of occupational therapy principles, theory,

methods and their application in an educational environment.

. Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.

. Profound ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

. Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

. Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context

of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.

. Proven sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation

and monitoring of patient progress.

Professional Experience

Amedisys Home Health 2009 -

Present

Supervising Occupational Therapist

. Perform age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual

patient's problems.

. Consistently communicates with COTA about patient's needs and possible

goal updates or other necessary modifications needed

. Consistently meet patient care productivity standard for position.

. Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall

productivity of the team.

. Utilize support personnel (COTA, aides, senior aides,) when

appropriate and available.

. Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the

division. Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and

caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional

status.

. Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning,

monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.

. Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to receive further

treatment.

. Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and

within expected time frame.

. Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

. Ensure notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental

documentation standards.

Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation

2008- 2009

Occupational Therapist

. Completed evaluations, re-evaluations and discharges as appropriate

. Worked with outpatient physical therapist and speech therapist on a

daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments,

including ADLS, patient/family training in increasing functional

independence, exercise regiments, muscle stretching/relaxation and

joint mobilization techniques.

. Trained in total body manual immobilization, ultrasound, electrical

stimulation, SeaboFlex/Stretch

Education and Professional Training

Certified CPR

Balanced For Life (2011)

SaeboFlex/Stretch (2008)

Licensed by the State of West Virginia as an Occupational Therapist

West Virginia University, WV

Master's Degree Occupational Therapist (2008)

Bachelor of Arts

West Virginia University, WV (2007)

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