Therapist Assistant

ANAGHA INAMDAR

973-***-****. ******.******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position as an Occupational Therapist, which utilizes acquired skills, provides the opportunity to learn new skills and career growth.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science (Advance) in Occupational Therapy, State University of New York, Buffalo, June 2006. GPA-3.7

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay, India, June 2003 GPA- 3.9.

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2017 – Current: Working as a school occupational therapist for West New York schools. Participate in IEP writing and implementation. Provide school base therapy as individual, group as well as push in model.

July 2012- June 2017: Worked as school occupational therapist for Forsyth County, GA Schools. Worked as a team member with resource teachers, speech and physical therapist to maximize students’ performance. Evaluate students from PK to middle school using standardized assessments.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, GA May 2011-June 2012. Worked as an outpatient pediatric therapist treating children with disorders like autism, ADHD, Developmental delays, Down’s syndrome, etc.

School Occupational Therapist for Fulton County, GA, March 2009- May 2011.

Pediatric Therapist- March 2008 – February 2009. Pediatric Services of America, Marietta, GA. Evaluated and treated children with congenital and genetic abnormalities. Participated in feeding and swallowing program in collaboration with speech therapist for premature infants. Demonstrated positioning and sensory strategies for premature infants to nursing staff. Evaluated splinting needs for children at risk of developing contractures and deformity. Independently managed the process of prescribing splints. Educated nursing staff about application and wearing schedule for individual child.

Occupational Therapist- June 2006 till December 2007. Genesis Rehab Services. Parsippany, NJ. Assisted the rehab director with Prospective Payment System and scheduling. Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Occupational Therapist - July 2003 till June 2004. Punarvas Special School for mentally challenged, Bombay, India. Evaluated and treated 0-18 year olds with congenital and genetic disorders. Educated family about sensory motor home program. Developed programs to encourage community independence in special need teenagers. Assisted families with environmental modifications.

Occupational Therapy Intern – December 2002- June 2003. King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India. Worked under the supervision of Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, pediatric neurology and orthopedics. Worked in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a rotation of internship. Provided positioning and sensory strategies for premature infants. Educated families about handling and positioning. Worked with speech therapist in feeding and swallowing program

Level II fieldwork - Worked in an adult outpatient setting. Participated in work hardening program and assisting individuals to return to their occupations with modifications. Worked under the supervision of a hand therapist to fabricate splints and treat hand injuries.

Level I fieldwork – Observed and assisted Occupational Therapist in assessing patients with various orthopedic and neurological disorders, developed treatment programs and assisted therapist in implementing treatment programs.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Worked as a Research Assistant for Dr. Machiko Tomita, Department of Rehabilitation Science, State University of New York, Buffalo.

Awarded Mark Diamond Scholarship (2005-2006) for conducting research.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, OT 382: Issues in Service Delivery, University at Buffalo, 01/2005-05/2005.

SKILLS

IT Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Endnote 8, Lotus Notes 6.5, and Statistical Package - SPSS 11.5

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Ability to work as a team player and effective problem solver.

Multilingual: Fluent in two Indian languages.

AFFILIATION

Registered Occupational Therapist by the NBCOT.

Licensed with GA State Board.

References: Available on Request

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