Occupational Therapist

ALYSON D. FLAIM

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Gainesville, VA 20155 ******.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA

M.S. in Occupational Therapy Graduation: Dec 2015

Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Insurance and Business Law Graduation: Dec 2009

Minor: Certified Financial Planner/Real Estate

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Inpatient March 2016 – Present

Occupational Therapist, OTR/L

Manage members of OT team and complete performance evaluations

Manage daily schedule changes for OT team

Conduct full evaluations and carryout treatment plans

Plan and lead client-centered treatment sessions

Provide patient and family training in ADLs, functional transfers, and functional mobility

Communicate as a part of an interdisciplinary team

Manage time and daily schedule and complete all documentation and discharge planning

Provide safety and training of STOP II program to all Encompass Health employees

Active member of Patient Experience committee and STOP II Committee

Organize and lead therapeutic groups, including therapeutic yoga, home safety, fall safety, etc.

Utilize technology and modalities to improve patient outcomes (Bioness, e-stim, REO, ultrasound, laser, Dynavision, hot/cold packs)

Sheltering Arms at St. Mary’s Hospital – Acute/Inpatient Fall 2015

Fieldwork Level II: Adults

Conduct full evaluations, client interviews, formal assessments, ROM/MMT, and re-evaluations

Plan and lead client-centered treatment sessions

Assist clients in ADLs, transfers, and functional mobility

Educate on compensatory ADL techniques, energy conservation, building activity tolerance, etc.

Educate on use of durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment

Manage time and daily schedule and complete all documentation and discharge planning efficiently

Communicate and contribute to plan of care with clients, family, medical staff, and team members

Skills on the Hill – Private Practice/EI/Schools Summer 2015

Fieldwork Level II: Pediatrics

Develop and execute treatment plans

Administer full evaluations and formal assessments

Co-treat with other professionals and debrief with parents

Complete all documentation and evaluation write-ups

Lead two groups: plan and lead 6-week summer camp with 8 children

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU – Outpatient Fall 2014

Fieldwork Level I: Pediatrics

Prepare and implement treatment plans, attend weekly AT meetings, and administer assessments

Anatomy Teaching Assistant Summer 2014

VCU MSOT Program

Instruct cadaver lab dissections, hold review and group sessions, and formulate exam questions

VCU MCV Hospital – Acute Care Spring 2014

Fieldwork Level I: Adults

Conduct full evaluations, transfers, ADLs, AE training, and complete goal development

Town Center Orthopaedic Associates Sept 2012 – May 2013

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Aide Reston, VA

Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist clients in exercises and functional activities

Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modalities

Medicaid Personal Care Assistant 2012 – Present

Respite Care Provider

Provide respite care for caregivers with family members and facilitate development of skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wood Smith Advisors Feb 2011 – Feb 2012

Associate Financial Planner Haymarket, VA

Create client financial plans, marketing, event planning, technology support, presentations, etc

Walt Disney World Resort Feb 2010 – May 2013

Vacation Planner College Program Intern at the Magic Kingdom Orlando, FL

Handle large amounts of cash and sales volume and achieve monthly sales goals regularly

Acknowledged by guests, managers, and VP Phil Holmes for my excellent guest service

Western Union European, African, and Middle East Headquarters May 2007 – Aug 2007

Summer Intern, 3rd Party Relations Department Vienna, Austria

Manage over 30 company profiles for current and potential sub-agents in the United Kingdom

United States Embassy to Vienna, Austria May 2006 – Aug 2006

Summer Intern with Secret Clearance, Econ/Political Division Vienna, Austria

Responsible for Ambassador’s daily meetings and schedule and the embassy’s Daily Digest

LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current CPR and OT license in Virginia

Member of NBCOT, AOTA, and VOTA

CEUs attended in stroke rehabilitation, home modifications, fall prevention, neuro reeducation, therapeutic yoga, hemi-techniques, modalities, etc.

Member of Phi Theta Epsilon (PTE), the national honor society for occupational therapy

Active volunteer for the Fragile X National Foundation, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, and 3.2 Run for Remembrance

References Available Upon Request

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