Tammy Lynn Poisson

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Depew, NY *4043

716-***-****

ac96lz@r.postjobfree.com

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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