MELISSA DOLLARTON COTA/L

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team. I have a broad knowledge of Medicare billing and documentation, program development, wheelchair positioning, modifications to patients environment, patient and caregiver education.

SKILLS

Assistive and adaptive device knowledge

Patient education

Physical assessments

EXPERIENCE

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reliant Rehab Yeadon, PA

March 2018 - Current

Established clear goals to help patients maximize potential and independence in performing activities of daily living, including self-care, feeding and manipulation skills.

Monitored patients' response to therapy and adjusted treatment plans to patients' changing needs.

Prepared patient progress reports detailing goals and objectives.

Recommended and fabricated adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics.

Worked with physicians and other practitioners to develop recommendations for care.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Flagship Rehab Philadelphia, PA

December 2017 - Current

Switched from FT to PRN.

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Home Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Temple Health at Home/Bayada Philadelphia, PA

February 2017 - December 2017

Treated Clients in the home environment.

Made recommendation for equipment, measured for tub seats, ordered equipment.

Communicated with team and doctors about client's progress and concerns.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Rehab Wynnewood, PA

March 2015 - October 2017

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tender Touch Rehab Services Royersford, PA

April 2014 - March 2015

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Care Broomall, PA

October 2013 - September 2014

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Educated patients with daily living skills, including cooking, showering and home management skills.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Genesis Healthcare Norristown, PA

May 2010 - August 2013

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Educated patients with daily living skills, including cooking, showering and home management skills.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Rehab Wynnewood, PA

December 2009 - May 2010

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Educated patients with daily living skills, including cooking, showering and home management skills.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Saunders House Wynnewood, PA

May 2004 - December 2009

Daily treatments, billing, and documentation.

Designed and implemented treatment programs to restore, maintain/improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent further decline.

Communicated with other care providers to provide continuity of patient care.

Wheelchair positioning, implement a restorative program and educated nursing staff.

Educated patients with daily living skills, including cooking, showering and home management skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science

Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd, Pennsylvania

May 1997

National Honor Society

Associates in Science

Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

May 1994

Associates in General Studies

Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

May 1990

Diploma

Archbishop John Carroll, Radnor, Pennsylvania

June 1988

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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