Las Vegas, NV *****

702-***-****

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SUMMARY

Seasoned Army Veteran

Occupational Therapist with 22

years experience in various

settings. Motivated and proficient

team player skilled in facilitating

improvements to physical strength

and abilities to enhance patient's

function in preparation for

discharge. Awarded Occupational

Therapist bringing strong

understanding healthcare

standards, procedures, and best

practices. Dynamic leader who

promotes team collaboration and

training.

SKILLS

• Goal setting proficiency

• Medical coding capability

• Acute and rehabilitative care

• Initial patient assessments

• Patient positioning understanding

• Clinical training

• Supervision

• Decision-making

• Computer skills

• Progress evaluations

• Documentation abilities

• Problem resolution

• PPE use

• Communication

JOSEPH M.

VICTORIO

EXPERIENCE

October 2019 - Current

Senior Occupational Therapist Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Henderson, NV

August 2014 - September 2019

Staff Occupational Therapist Puget Sound Healthcare System (VA Hospital) Seattle, WA

Experienced in Acute / Inpatient / Outpatient / Subacute Rehabilitation settings within the VA system. Conducted Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations, formulate treatment plans based on patient needs to facilitate and optimize functional independence with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Provision of self-care training to include, but not limited to, assistive / adaptive technology - designed and developed Foley catheter strap for obese patient and received VA Award for Innovation, Neurodevelopmental

(NDT) training to facilitate head / trunk control for sitting and standing balance / proximal control, Cognitive training to include assessment of Independent Living Skills such as using the Kohlman Evaluation for Living Skills / MOCA /

Allen Cognitive Test, prosthetic training to include coordination with Rehabilitation Amputee Committee (RAC) / orthotist / prosthetist, fabrication of upper extremity orthotics in coordination with Certified Hand Therapist, power mobility assessment to include seating / positioning / knowledgeable in MDS assessment using VA Program CARIBOU, family training, discharge planning with Interdisciplinary Team. Supported Administrative-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness of Stroke Program being a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist.

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Maximized efficiency by spearheading fall prevention protocols through collaboration with medical staff to reduce incidences of falls in the rehabilitation setting.

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Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.

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Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.

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Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.

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Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.

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Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.

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Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.

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• Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress. Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.

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• Multitasking

• Friendly, positive attitude

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation

Specialist (CSRS)

Certified Fall Prevention Specialist

Certificates to various Continuing

Education Courses to be furnished

upon request.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

December 2001

Master Occupational Therapy

SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY, Oakland, CA

Member of Phi Theta EpsilonHonor Society among Occupational Therapy Graduates with 3.5 GPA or higher.

Thesis: Designed interactive software showing innervations of the Brain Stem with guidance from Anatomy / Physiology Instructor. December 1998

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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