Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Catherine S. Bryner OTR/L

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McAlisterville PA 17049

Phone: 570-***-****

Email: ********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time career opportunity with supportive mentors, collaborative colleagues, and progressive perspectives.

EXPERIENCE

OTR/L Guardian Eldercare Mifflintown PA – February 2013-present Rotated between 3 long term care facilities. Meeting the needs of the clients both long term and short term. Evaluate and treat the cognitive and physical disabilities of the patients for them to reach their goals whether increased independence to return home or to allow them to live pain free at their maximum potential of function.

OTR/L Select Medical Rehab Lewisburg PA - 2008-2013 Staff Occupational Therapist in 200 bed skilled nursing facility and subacute rehab. Supervises 4 COTAs. Evaluates and treats a variety of physical disabilities in the elderly population from orthopedics to neurological dysfunctions. Proficient in wheelchair positioning and hand splinting the long-term geriatric patient.

OTR/L Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Lewisburg PA - 2007-2008 Customized treatment programs aimed at improving abilities to conduct the activities of daily living. Comprehensive evaluation of home environments and recommendations on necessary adaptation. Assessments and treatment for performance skills. Recommendations and training in the use of adaptive equipment. Guidance to family members and caregivers

OTR/L RiverWoods / Albright Care Services Lewisburg PA - 2004-2007 Evaluated and treated persons with physical disabilities in the skills of daily living. Completed home evaluations and recommendations. Patient advocate. Educated caregivers. Co-developed and implemented RiverWoods Balance Program.

OTR/L Evangelical Community Hospital Lewisburg PA - 1999-2004

Staff Occupational Therapist in acute care hospital treating a variety of medical conditions in persons of all ages.

OTR/L NovaCare Rehabilitation Mifflintown PA -1994-1999

As a new Occupational Therapist developed skills of evaluating and treating elderly patients. Developed care plans and goals right for the individual, to return to independent living. Completed home evaluations and home visits.

Residential Services Worker DPW Commonwealth of PA Laurelton PA 1983-1994

Worked full time while attending college full time. Cared for the developmentally disabled individuals as a nurse aide and later as a worker, writing and implementing programs of daily living. Supervised the aide staff.

Bachelor of Science OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1994

Misericordia University Dallas PA

Bachelor of Science in HEALTH SCIENCE 1989

Lock Haven University Lock Haven PA

LICENSURE

Commonwealth of PA OC003707L Expires 06/30/2025

NBCOT Certification 991053 valid through 3/31/2024

SKILLS

30-year experience as an Occupational Therapist with extensive knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions. Strong patient advocate. Excellent provider of personal care and emotional support. Pays close attention to the medical needs of patients. Able to plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in skilled nursing facilities, subacute rehabs & acute care hospitals. Strong collaborator and corroborates with other team members on needs of patients.

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