Michelle Wagner

OTR/L, MS

Chenango Forks, NY

ad1sd9@r.postjobfree.com

+1-607-***-****

Occupational Therapist (OT) offering professional, compassionate care to patients, with experience restoring functional abilities in patients recovering from illness, injury, surgical procedures, and age- related functional decline.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Occupational Therapist

Family Enrichment Network - Johnson City, NY

August 2023 to Present

Evaluation and treatment of 2-5 year old children enrolled in a Head Start/Pre-K program. Occupational Therapist

UHS - Endicott, NY

May 2023 to Present

Occupational therapist responsible for evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of services to patients in a SNF.

Occupational Therapist

OTAS - Buffalo, NY

September 2003 to February 2004

Completed and maintained necessary records

Tested and evaluated patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzed medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals

Evaluated patients' progress and prepared reports that detailed progress Planned, organized, and conducted occupational therapy programs in three public elementary school settings to help maximize function in children who were impaired due to illness, injury, psychological, or developmental challenges

Group Fitness Instructor

Moving Miracles Inc. - West Seneca, NY

March 1999 to June 2002

Planned routines, chose appropriate music, and chose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations Evaluated individuals abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and developed suitable training programs to meet any special medical, physical, emotional, social, or cognitive requirements Closely monitored participants progress and adapted programs as needed OT Intern

Healthsouth Miami - Homestead, FL

September 1999 to December 1999

Assessed patients for physical dysfunction in an inpatient rehab setting Treated patients recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, cardiac surgeries, and various joint replacement surgeries in rehab center

Evaluated five patients daily

OT Intern

ABC Pediatrics - Miami Shores, FL

June 1999 to September 1999

Assisted with evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients in multiple settings, including outpatient, homecare, and school-based

Pioneered and implemented new Summer Therapy Camp, specifically for elementary school aged children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and parents to provide individualized treatment plans to maximize each child's potential in the areas of work, leisure, and self-care Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

D'Youville College - Buffalo, NY

August 1994 to December 2001

Skills

• Autism experience

• Developmental disabilities experience

• Hospital experience

• Organizational skills

• Experience with children

• Program development

• Time management

• Communication skills

• Case Management

• Pediatrics

• Hospital experience

• Anatomy knowledge

• Documentation review

Certifications and Licenses

NBCOT

March 2002 to Present

NY State licence to practice

February 2003 to Present

OSHA 40

First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification

March 2023 to Present

American Red Cross

BLS Certification

April 2023 to April 2025

American Heart Association

Occupational Therapy License

February 2003 to April 2024

Publications

Balance of Work, Leisure, and Self-Care Amongst Traditional vs. Non- Traditional OT Students

December 2001

Published Master's Thesis

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