Occupational Therapy Therapist

A dynamic and driven occupational therapist with over six years of experience in rehab, acute care, outpatient, pediatrics and home health settings. Enthusiastic and dedicated towards assisting individuals in achieving positive gains and maximizing independence in respective occupations.

Education

Samuel Merritt University: Oakland, CA August 2012-December 2014

Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Adventist Health Glendale, Sr. Occupational Therapist Glendale, CA - Aug 2015-present

Case managing Therapist for neurological telemetry unit

Produces numerous evaluations, treatment interventions, and justification reports in the rehab, acute care, and outpatient settings, participates in multidisciplinary team meetings

Supervises and educates Level I and Level II occupational therapy students and COTAs

Exceeds daily hospital productivity standards, with an average of 95-98% productivity in rehab, acute, and outpatient neurology settings

Therapy In Action, Pediatric Outpatient Tarzana, CA - Apr 2016 - Feb 2019

Evaluates, screens, and recommends services to clients according to findings

Facilitates improved gross/fine motor skills, self-care skills, and social skills through therapeutic interventions

Actively participates in evidence based research, discussions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Provides evidence based occupational therapy services with a sensory integration approach to children/adolescence and families with special needs

Biomechanics Home Health Occupational Therapist Glendale, CA – Apr 2016 - Feb 2019

Provides occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning & implementation, discharge planning, and detailed progress reports

Facilitates skilled intervention with a focus on activities of daily living re-training, functional skills, motor development, compensatory techniques/strategies, education and use of adaptive equipment and orthotics

Evaluates patients’ physical and mental abilities, creating rehabilitation goals, and closely consults with rehab team to track progress

Licenses and Certifications

NBCOT, OTR Certification #340197

CBOT License #15170,

AOTA Clinical Instructor