Occupational Therapy School Based
Resume:
Lisa Lewis
Contact
Address
Santa Cruz, CA *5062
Phone
ad3ky2@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Relationship Building
Remote Office Availability
To use my experience & knowledge to continue to help clients and families to benefit from occupational therapy. I have worked as an OT for over 25 years in multiple settings the majority was based OT in school settings. I retired from Alisal School District in 2021 & would like to continue to use my knowledge to help clients/students/families to reach their full potential. Need to keep the brain working.
Work History
2018-01 - 2023-08
School Based Occupational Therapist
Monterey County Home Charter School
Worked with students & family in a wide variety of students from Autism, intellectually delayed, visual motor & visual perception delays, fine motor delays, attention to task & self help skills . Ages ranged from preschool till 21 years of age.
Summary of school based occupational therapy services for all listed school based jobs
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
2012-01 - 2014-01
Good Samaritan Hospital
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
1997-01 - 2004-01
Eastern Seals of Central California
Worked on contract to Easter Seals in many different school districts with a variety of disabilities & needs. This taught you to hit the ground running to do your job.
2015 Independent contractor for Home safe evaluations for
Clients with Parkinsons & MS.
Education
1997
BA: occupational therapy
San Jose State University
Minor: special education & early childhood intervention
Assistive Technology Certification
Riverside University - Riverside, CA
2017 Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation Certificate
2017 Matheson Ergonomic Certification
References
References available upon request
.
Contact this candidate