Occupational Therapist

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Motivating Occupational Therapist providing superb care for 12+ years to pediatric and adolescent population with diverse conditions in multiple settings e.g., (schools, telehealth, homes and hospital). Organized clinician, who emphasizes education of clients and their families, maintains clear and thorough documentation and is innovative in approach to care.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Occupational Therapy Treatment Integrated Care Telehealth Client Education Customer Service Client Satisfaction Evaluations Client Advocacy Collaboration Care/Intervention Planning Consultation Report Writing Clerical Duties Health and Wellness Supervision and Leadership Microsoft office and Google Workspace

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIFESKILLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Bronx, NY

Occupational Therapist September 2023-Present

Maintain treatment standards and provide skilled intervention and assessments for students to

improve performance in the school setting while meeting productivity targets. Support and

collaborate with staff and families to facilitate goal attainment.

Implement and design daily treatment plans (in person or virtually) to improve fine and gross motor, visual-motor/perceptual skills, self-care and sensory processing issues

Prepare online documentation of services, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) annual reviews, quarterly progress reports, or sensory diet specific to student’s needs

Communicate and collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary team and families

Support and address students goals and objectives in their Individualized Education Plans

Assess and evaluate students using standardized tests and clinical observations

Attend educational trainings to enhance skills and provide evidenced based treatment

CTC Academy Fair Lawn, NJ

Occupational Therapist September 2020-August 2023

Deliver exceptional care to a caseload of 13 students seen individually 3x/week in accordance

with their IEP’s. Enhance therapy department by adding to student satisfaction and increasing

morale in the department with positivity and support. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Plan daily OT interventions for students in person or via zoom and on Google classroom

Orchestrate a 13-week skill builder dance club with the Physical Therapist where students explored creativity through adapted dance moves, routines and props while working on skill acquisition, sensory exploration and building confidence

Supervise a Level 1 OT fieldwork student during their affiliation

Conduct co-treatment sessions with other disciplines to improve generalization of skills

Utilize computerized documentation system to enter progress reports, annual reviews and daily therapy services provided and students response to intervention

Attend weekly and monthly classroom, therapy, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, assistive technology and IEP meetings in person or via Microsoft teams to ensure comprehensive care

SportsCare Physical Therapy West New York, NJ

School based Occupational Therapist for KidsCare Institute, Inc. November 2014-August 2020

Manage a caseload over 50+ students in eight schools. Supervise and mentor OT student and Occupational therapy assistant. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete weekly evaluations and formulate client centered goals. Communicate and collaborate with colleagues to develop therapy schedule and consistently adapt to constant changes of this setting.

Evaluate children from Pre-K to high school from general education to special education classes to determine eligibility for services

Advocate for students regarding their therapeutic needs and relay to the academic teams

Mentor and supervise a new COTA at varied public schools

Deliver daily quality care for students in person and via telehealth platform

Collaborate with therapists, parents, teachers and educational staff to create an appropriate multidisciplinary plan focusing on students individual needs

Implement home care treatments with the physical therapist for medically fragile students

Assume role of clinical instructor to a Level 2 occupational therapy student

Offer consultation services for eligible students that do not require direct therapy services

Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center Westwood, NJ

Occupational Therapist (Per diem) July 2011- October 2014

Plan and execute OT intervention for children receiving listening therapy. Assist with

programming software setup and adjusting parameters. Consult with families after sessions.

Create developmentally appropriate sensory based activities for listening therapy clients

Assist with setup of software for Integrative Listening Systems and Tomatis Program

Promote a safe and fun environment to hone and develop skills in all areas of occupation

Document treatment approaches and client’s responses in daily notes

Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ

Occupational Therapist July 2011-June 2014

Deliver patient centered treatment, evaluate, and educate patients and families in acute care rehab

and ambulatory setting and coordinate their care with interdisciplinary team for safe discharge.

Administer daily occupational therapy evaluations for clients of varied ages and diagnosis to formulate goals and develop individualized treatment plans

Provide daily bed-side treatment using different treatment approaches and techniques including but not limited to neuro-muscular re-education, Activity of Daily Life (ADL) re-training, functional transfers and use of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Collaborate with clients, family, and interdisciplinary staff for holistic approach to care

Utilize computerized documentation system to complete daily documentation and assessments in a timely manner so information is available to all medical personnel

Complete chart reviews using Epic system and access Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Recommend, train and provide clients with Home exercise programs and appropriate DME as needed to increase safety and independence in activities of daily living

Provide outpatient coverage, evaluating and implementing treatment plans, presenting documentation and reassessments needed in accordance with patient’s health plan

EDUCATION

Kean University Union, NJ

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy January 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

HONORS/SKILLS

Inducted in 2024 Edition of Marquis Who’s Who

Speaks conversational Spanish

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