Occupational Therapist Home Health

Sergei Makhenzon, OTR

**** ********* ***, ***** ********, SC 29466 Phone: 843-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Professional Summary: Highly adaptable Occupational Therapist with 18 years of experience specializing in Home Health care and geriatric care. Demonstrated a proven history of improving patients' quality of life, independence, and safety by providing comprehensive support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). A dedicated team player committed to achieving exceptional patient outcomes as a valuable member of multidisciplinary case management teams. I consistently worked in good faith and in accordance with companies’ policies. My commitment and integrity are unwavering in every organization I worked. I consistently demonstrate dedication, frequently exceeding expectations to assist colleagues and patients while managing a significant caseload.

Licenses

Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of South Carolina, 2006-Present

NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) Certified

CPR and First Aid Certified

Skills Highlights

Experienced in assessing patients' homes and providing recommendations for installing adaptive equipment to enhance safety and functional independence.

Excellent communication skills with a proactive attitude

Proficient in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) scheduling and documentation systems

Experienced in using various modalities: E-Stim (Electrical Stimulation), Anodyne, Ultrasound, and Diathermy

Continuously updating knowledge and utilizing new treatment techniques, technologies, and adaptive/assistive devices

Skilled in fabricating, modifying, and adjusting various splints.

Professional Experience

Occupational Therapist, Roper St. Francis Home Health Care 12/2020-3/2024

Occupational Therapist, Amedisys Home Health Care 9/2011-7/2020

Provided comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in home health care settings.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Conducted assessments and implemented interventions to improve patients' functional abilities.

Supervised, educated, and evaluated multiple Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in 7 SNFs and ALFs

Evaluated homebound patients with a variety of physical and cognitive deficits.

Collaborated with team members and patients' caregivers to develop and implement individualized plans of care.

Provided education to patients' families and caregivers on improving patient safety and assisting with ADLs and transfers.

Assessed, monitored, documented, and reported progress of patients' health and conditions.

Occupational Therapist, Prince George Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living 8/2006-9/2021

Conducted OT assessments, treatments, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients.

Educated patients on the use of adaptive equipment.

Provided caregiver training prior to patient discharge.

Supervised and evaluated COTAs.

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with a Minor in Psychology Baker College of Flint, May 2006

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