Anthony Natour, OTR/L, CLT, NASM-CPT, NASM- CNC

865-***-**** ad021m@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am an Occupational Therapist who is an enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional patient/client outcomes through the use of client-centered, occupational and evidenced-based treatment. EDUCATION

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN: Masters of Occupational Therapy

(1/2015-5/2017)

● Awarded the Lori Maloy Scholarship for demonstrating a commitment to the field of OT as a profession.

University of Tennessee, achieved 91 credit hours, Knoxville, TN

● Dean’s List, University of Tennessee; Fall 2011 through Spring 2014 Semesters

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CERTIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

- Certified Lymphedema Therapist certified through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS- CLT)

- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

- Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM- CNC)

- BLS Provider Trained and Certified

- Attended Handwriting Without Tears Kindergarten-2nd Grade Workshop PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Licensed Work as a Contract/Traveling Therapist, Full-Time Therapist, and Independent Contractor:

LIFESPAN THERAPY, San Diego, CA (7/2023- present)

- Independent Contract Work as an OTR/L and Certified Lymphedema Therapist that provided home health services to patients affected by an array of disabilities and conditions that impacted their independence/function in the home and overall well-being. Job duties included evaluating and treating patients, training caregiver/nursing staff, assessing and obtaining proper DME and AE, documentation for service provision, and discharging.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, San Diego, CA (8/2018- 6/2021, 8/2022- 6/2023)

- Provided occupational therapy services, as a contract employee, to over 50 preschool, elementary aged, and middle school individuals with a wide range of disabilities across 7 different schools. Carefully scheduled and coordinated services among team members and parents for convenient and optimal service delivery. Implemented services for home-bound individuals. Assessed, evaluated, and discharged individuals as needed through the use of standardized/non-standardized assessments, file review, skilled observation, and teacher/parent interview. Attended IEP meetings and presented tailored reports of student progress through data collection and need/continuation of OT services in a team-oriented approach among other service providers. Documented OT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement. Provided OT services through distant learning due to health concerns related to COVID-19. BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY, Lenoir City and Madisonville, TN (8/2021- 3/2022)

- Full-Time OTR/L and Certified Lymphedema Therapist that provided services to patients with upper extremity conditions, patients with lymphedema/edema, and provided pediatric OT in an outpatient setting. Documented occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of service as appropriate in a timely and efficient manner. Collaborated/consulted with doctors, nurses, and other disciplines using a team-oriented approach to maximize outcomes.

THERASTAFFING, Knoxville, TN (9/2021- 2/2022)

- Independent Contract Work as an OTR/L that provided home health services to patients affected by chronic conditions contracted through government jobs and reimbursed by the Department of Labor. Job duties included evaluating and treating patients, training caregiver/nursing staff, assessing and obtaining proper DME and AE, documentation for service provision, and discharging. AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER, Encinitas, CA (8/2018- 6/2021)

- Provided occupational therapy services, as a PRN employee, in a skilled nursing facility to individuals with physical and cognitive impairments, diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Administered assessments to test patients’ physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic, personalized goals for patients. Evaluated and treated individuals to promote optimal functioning. Documented occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of service as appropriate in a timely and efficient manner. Supervised COTAs and collaborated with other disciplines using a team-oriented approach to maximize outcomes. SOLANO COUNTY OFFICE of EDUCATION, Fairfield, CA (12/2017-6/2018)

- Provided occupational therapy services, as a contract employee, to over 30 Elementary and post secondary aged individuals with a wide range of disabilities across 5 different schools. Assessed, evaluated, and discharged individuals as needed through the use of standardized/non-standardized assessments, file review, skilled observation, and teacher/parent interview. Attended IEP meetings and presented tailored reports of student progress through data collection and need/continuation of OT services in a team-oriented approach among other service providers. Documented OT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement. NAPA VALLEY CARE CENTER, Napa, CA (12/2017- 6/2018)

- Provided occupational therapy services, as a PRN employee, in a skilled nursing facility to individuals with physical and cognitive impairments, diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Administered assessments to test patients’ physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic, personalized goals for patients. Evaluated and treated individuals to promote optimal functioning. Documented occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of service as appropriate in a timely and efficient manner. Supervised COTAs and collaborated with other disciplines using a team-oriented approach to maximize outcomes. REDWOOD COVE HEALTHCARE CENTER, Ukiah, CA (8/2017- 11/2017)

- Provided occupational therapy services, as a contract employee, in a skilled nursing facility to individuals with physical and cognitive impairments, diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Administered assessments to test patients’ physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic,

personalized goals for patients. Evaluated and treated individuals to promote optimal functioning. Documented occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of service as appropriate in a timely and efficient manner. Supervised COTAs and collaborated with other disciplines using a team-oriented approach to maximize outcomes. References Available Upon Request

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