DOUGLAS SOPHER

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant Position with a company offering opportunity for advancement and professional development

EXPERIENCE

Reliant Rehab

Maybrook Hills

Altoona PA

Alliance Rehab

ST Pauls

Greenville PA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2016-Present

Provide occupational therapy in Long Term care setting

Document daily for treatments, progress notes and discharges as appropriate using Rehab Optima

Schedule residents for ADLs

Perform treatments as required including positioning, transfers, and all modalities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2004 - 2016

Provide therapy to residents in Long Term Care setting including treatments such as

Activities of Daily Living

Provide safety training, educational activities, and strengthening programs

Fabricate splints, supply special equipment, and educate on homemaking skills

Provide modalities including Electric Stimulation, Diathermy, and Ultrasound

Initiate positioning when required, issue special seating cushions or positioning devices, and make adjustments to wheelchairs when needed.

Schedule residents daily

Write daily notes, progress notes, and discharge using Casamba

UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville PA

Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, 1997 -2004 [Company]

Organize and conduct Occupational therapy on an inpatient basis with hip and knee replacement patients primarily as well as CVA, COPD, amputations, and alzheimers.

Implement and carryout programs in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist to assist patients to return home.

Collaborate with Occupational Therapist to discuss progress and discharge of patients at a Multidisciplinary meeting.

Design and adapt special equipment for the individual patient and suggest possible adaptations of an individual’s work and living environment.

Requisition supplies and equipment.

Teach interdisciplinary team members on Occupational Therapy techniques and objectives.

Schedule patients daily with physical and speech therapy.

Write weekly progress notes and discharge summaries.

Experience also with outpatient and home health settings

US Army Fort Bragg, Administrative Specialist 1988-1991

NC Performed all administrative tasks

Computer Work, typing correspondence, Customer Service

Delegated many responsibilities at the rank of Specialist

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Occupational Therapy Assistant:

September 1996-December 1996 Level II fieldwork- Ebensburg Center, Ebensburg PA

January 1997 – April 1997 Level II fieldwork- St. Vincents Health Center, Erie PA

EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University Monte Alto PA

Associates of Science Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant, 1997,

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

September 1997-Present Pennsylvania State Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification through 9-2018

REFERENCES

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