Occupational Therapist
Resume:
Gina Ley
Washington Township, Ohio, 45458
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Washington Township, OH
Occupational Therapist, P.L.A.Y. Project Consultant December 2019-Present
Providing occupational therapy services, including assessment, direct and consultative treatment, and community education via independent practice and related contracts.
Providing P.L.A.Y. Project Consultant services to children with ASD and their families via independent contract.
Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities Xenia, OH
Occupational Therapist March 2017-October 2019
Provided P.L.A.Y. Project services to families with children suspected or identified as having an autism spectrum disorder, working toward certification as a P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant
Participated in the initial and ongoing evaluation/assessment of children from birth to 3 years of age
Served in a consultative role as both a primary service provider and secondary service provider, working closely with families in their homes or community settings toward IFSP outcomes
Participated in communication and coaching with service coordinators, developmental specialists, other occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists
Communicated with private therapy providers
Participated in and provided input for transition planning with members of the team as well as educational programs
United Rehabilitation Services Huber Heights, OH
Occupational Therapist July 2016-Nov 2016 and April 2017-September 2017
Evaluated and treated in-house and outpatient clients with a variety of diagnoses across the lifespan according to the established treatment plan
Worked collaboratively with therapists from other disciplines, along with caregivers and classroom teachers to ensure that the most important concerns were being addressed
Participated in the coordination and provision of the 10-week Shakespeare and Autism program offered by the Human Race Performing Arts Theatre
Heritage Healthcare/HealthPro Fairborn, OH
Occupational Therapist Dec 2015-July 2016
Evaluated and treated residents and patients with a variety of diagnoses at United Homes’ three skilled nursing centers (Patriot Ridge, Trinity of Beavercreek, & the Cottages of Clayton)
Supervised COTAs in the administration of treatment following the initial treatment plan, updated plans of care, and discharge planning
Completed home assessments and made recommendation regarding the safety of the patient, caregivers, and the environment to which the patient would be retuning upon discharge
Performed wheelchair evaluations in conjunction with the medical equipment representative
Participated in weekly team meetings to review patient progress and develop discharge plans
Gina Ley
400 Beck Drive
Washington Township, Ohio, 45458
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Community Hospital/Springfield Regional Medical Center/Mercy Health Springfield, OH
Occupational Therapist Feb 2002 – Oct 2015
Worked with the company's grant writer to help secure over $50,000 worth of equipment in the last 7 years of employment
Evaluated patients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses and developed treatment plans collaboratively with patients and caregivers to target the most important or pressing concerns
Provided direct treatment to patients following the plan of care that was established and modified or discontinued treatment goals as needed based on patient progress
Worked closely and collaboratively with other disciplines, co-treating as needed if deemed most appropriate for the patient
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks, ND
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Dec 2001
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from a competitive occupational therapy program
Was nominated by my peers as a junior to represent the University of North Dakota at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s national conference in Seattle, Washington
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS/TRAINING
Ohio Occupational Therapy Licensure (additional state licensure to be obtained as needed)
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, Integrated Listening Systems
S.O.S. Approach to Feeding, Food Chaining, TR-eat Model
Beckman Oral Motor Program
S.I.P.T. Certification
Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs) identification and treatment
P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant Certification in process
Training and experience in the early identification of infants, toddlers, and children at risk of social, emotional, and communication deficits and autism spectrum disorders
Training and experience in identification of infant and early childhood mental health challenges, including trauma and nervous system dysregulation
Training and experience in the Tummy Time Method to improve caregiver and infant attachment and co-regulation
Administration, scoring and interpretation of a variety of pediatric assessments
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Ohio Department of Education Licensure
Completed numerous additional courses related to sensory processing disorders and sensory integration treatment
Wilbarger Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Technique as trained directly by Patricia and Julia Wilbarger
DIR/Floortime Approach Certificate of Mastery, and additional coursework and continuing education related to treating children with autism spectrum disorders
Gina Ley
400 Beck Drive
Washington Township, OH 45458
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REFERENCES
Beth Brennaman, MSEd
Developmental Specialist, P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant, Teaching P.L.A.Y. Certified Provider
Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities
adclna@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-****)
Raleita Furlow, MSEd
Developmental Specialist, Coordinator of the Autism Diagnosis Education Project
Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities
adclna@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-****)
Pamela Dean, PT
Physical Therapist
Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities
adclna@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-****)
Michelle Emanuel, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Owner of Whole Body LLC and Founder of the Tummy Time Method
adclna@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****)
Jennifer Sekela, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Co-Owner of Sensation Education
adclna@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****)
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