Therapist Occupational

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** ****** *****, ***********, ** 07751 • Cell: 646-***-**** • ************@*****.*** Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as an Occupational Therapist for geriatric and orthopedic patients. Orthopedics specialist

Focused on consistent, quality care

Skilled in patient relations

Certified in Myofascial Release

BLSProvider(CPR and AED certified)

Basic Hebrew and Yiddish Comprehension

Occupational Therapy Supervisor, 05/2011 to Current Boro Park Therapy Center – Brooklyn, NY

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic and neurological diagnoses such as Upper Extremity Fractures, OA, RA, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Syndromes, Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson\'s, CVA and neuropathies. Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Fabricated custom orthotics for a wide range of Upper Extremity Disorders. Appropriately utilized Physical Agent Modalities.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts. Trained and oriented new occupational therapists.

Directly supervised Level I and II fieldwork students and support staff, including assistants and volunteers. Pediatric Occupational Therapist, 03/2010 to 08/2011 Crown Multi Educational Services – Brooklyn, NY

Evaluated and treated children ages 3-5 with diagnoses including Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Visual Processing Disorder, etc. Assessed children\'s developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.

Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve occupational therapy goals. Supervised Fieldwork students and volunteers.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, 01/2010 to 08/2011 Yeled V\'Yalda – Brooklyn, NY

Evaluated and treated children ages 2-12 diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, PDD, Down\'s Syndrome, and Sensory Processing Disorder

Utilized techniques in NDT, Myofascial Release, Biomechanics, Yoga, Sensory Integration Administered assessments such as VMI, Peabody, TVPS, SIPT, etc Outpatient Occupational Therapist, 10/2010 to 05/2011 Metro Sports Med/NY Methodist Hospital – Brooklyn, NY In an outpatient hospital setting, planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability. Tested and measured patients\' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, and functional capacity

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Fabricated orthotics and utilized Physical Agent Modalities Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices. Education

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts. Collaborated with doctors and other health professionals to create effective treatment. Master of Science: Occupational Therapy, 2010

SUNY Downstate Medical Center -

Top 10% of class

Recruited by Faculty Chair to tutor fellow classmates in Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology and Kinesiology through Work Study Program

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 2006

Touro College - Brooklyn, NY

Coursework in Biology and Health Sciences

Academic Scholarship recipient

Dean\'s List

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

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