occupational therapist
Resume:
Tammy Lynn Poisson
Depew, NY *4043
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as an experienced Occupational Therapist .
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of many physical, developmental and psychiatric disabilities and treatment strategies. Also, worked with all ages and various populations. Since 2008, focus has been school based OT.
EXPERIENCE:
Occupational Therapist
September 2015-present
Associated Physical and Occupational Therapy- Buffalo, NY
School based therapy at Lockport, NY and Buffalo, NY
Occupational Therapist
December 2012-June, 2015
BHSC/Gateway-Longview - Williamsville, NY
Carry a caseload of 23 students ages K-12, IEP experienced
Senior Occupational Therapist
February, 2008-November, 2012
NYS Office of Mental Health/WNY Children's Psychiatric Center-West Seneca, NY
Currently ran the OT program for 8 classrooms (elementary through high school) for the day treatment/school program. I worked with children and adolescents with developmental, psychological and physical limitations. Group and individual OT.
OTR Consultant-per diem
July, 2000-April, 2008
Bry-Lin Hospitals-Buffalo, NY
Worked consulting COTAs and Recreation Therapists as a supervisory position. Also, worked hands on with patients from age 5 through elderly. Signed off on paperwork, presented case studies and made suggestions.
OTR/L
July 2007-March, 2008
People, Inc.-Buffalo, NY
OTR for several day program sites. Mostly individual therapy with individuals who have physical and developmental limitations, splinting, rehab, treatment planning and implementation. Supervised COTAs.
Sr. Rehab Counselor/Specialist
June 2000-June 2007
Lakeshore Behavioral Health
OTR in Mental health day treatment program
OTR/L-Subacute rehab
May, 1999 -May 2000
Niagara Lutheran SNF-Buffalo, NY
Staff OTR for Subacute unit and dementia unit. Supervised COTA's
EDUCATION:
D'Youville College, 1999
Buffalo, NY
BS/MS in Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATIONS:
First Aid/CPR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Deans list/Scholarship
Masters Thesis
Advocate for mental health OT
AOTA/NYSOTA
REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request
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