Mental Health Therapist
Resume:
Pamela Hawxhurst
Bayville NJ, 08721
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OBJECTIVES
Occupational therapy practitioner with over 26 years of contract, permanent and travel experience as a staff and supervisor in hospitals, clinics, schools and homes throughout the country. Provided best practice to adults and children in both a medical and academic setting with varying degrees of disability. Best practice provided through integrating the cultural traditions and customs with a respect to clients socio-economic limitations.
Learning how to be an effective practitioner in an ever changing venue strengthened my communication skills, mental flexibility and time efficiency. One commonality people have across all settings is the desire to be treated with respect and understanding.. I obtained my Doctorate in 2018 to update current knowledge of trending practices and evidence-based treatments. I embrace challenges with optimism and enthusiasm because I truly enjoy my profession.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in pediatric occupational therapeutic services and program development. Continually updating current knowledge of trending practices, evidence-based treatment and ESSA. Confident in the role of the OT in a school setting (IEP process, teacher/parent communication). 25 years of skilled experience in working with special needs children. Extensive knowledge in sensory integration and the sensory/behavior balance, visual perceptual delays. Confident working in a diverse cultural population. Able to maintain positive working relationships with teachers, para-professionals, child study team and administration with energy and positivity.
EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University: BS 1994
Quinnipiac University: Bridge program to Masters, August 2016. Quinnipiac University: Occupational Therapy Doctorate May 2018 EXPERIENCE
General Healthcare Resources
Pamela Hawxhurst
Janurary 2020 - June 2020
Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services to pre-school and elementary students with mild- profound disabilities. Created a motivating environment for students to learn and take ownership of their goals/treatment plan. Established a communication system with parents to promote carryover of newly learned skills within the home. Completed evaluations/re-evaluations and attended all IEP meetings.
Tender Touch Rehab Services
August 2019- October 2019
Job Duties: Skilled Nursing facilities throughout New Jersey. Provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning to clients in sub-acute rehab and long term care. Assisted in family training/equipment ordering or staff education for a functional maintenance program. Worked on the Huntingdon’s unit through a grant funded maintenance program where feeding, positioning and exercise programs were created to help assist the clients in maintaining their function for as long as possible. Occupational Therapist for Exceptional Therapies, Pemberton NJ. March 2019 – August 2019
Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services students ages birth -21 Evaluation/re-evaluation/monthly progress notes of children with special needs with a range of mild-severe impairment. Marketing/program development. Collaboration with staff and parents regarding sensory integration vs behavior, the significance of a structured routine, sensory diets and consistency. Implemented mindfulness strategies to teachers, parents and administration. Contract Occupational Therapist for Newark Public Schools. Therapy Source. Plymouth Meeting Pa. October, 2017 through March 2019. Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services to high school students with mild-severe disabilities. Created a motivating environment for students to learn and take ownership of their goals/treatment plan. Established a communication system with parents to promote carryover of newly learned skills within the home. Completed evaluations/re-evaluations and attended all IEP meetings. Contract Occupational Therapist for Gateway School, Carteret NJ. Invo Healthcare, Pa. June 2017 – August 2017
Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services students ages 7-21 with severe behavioral and developmental disabilities. Worked with staff and parents regarding sensory integration vs behavior, the significance of a structured routine, sensory diets and consistency. Implemented mindfulness strategies to teachers, parents and administration. Completed evaluations/re-evaluations and attended all IEP meetings.
Contract Occupational Therapist for Freehold Boro Public Schools: Oxford Consulting Services, Manalapan, NJ, December 2016- June 2017 Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services to high school students with mild-severe disabilities. Created a motivating environment for students to learn and take ownership of their goals/treatment plan. Established a communication system with parents to promote carryover of newly learned skills within the home. Completed evaluations/re-evaluations and attended all IEP meetings. Contract Occupational Therapist for Metuchen Public Schools: Tiny Tots Therapy, Scotch Plains, NJ, September 2016 – December 2016. Page 2
Pamela Hawxhurst
Job Duties: Provide occupational therapy services to middle/high school students with mild-moderate disabilities. Created a motivating environment for students to learn and take ownership of their goals/treatment plan. Established a communication system with parents to promote carryover of newly learned skills within the home. Completed evaluations/re-evaluations and attended all IEP meetings. Contract Occupational Therapist for Mercer County Special Services: Summer program. Therapy Source, Plymouth Meeting, Pa, July 2016 – August 2016 Job Duties: Developed occupational therapy plans to meet children’s needs. Educated parents on treatment procedures. Maintained daily progress notes. Monitored children’s responses to occupational treatments. Updated patient charts with latest information. Director of Occupational Therapy
Sportscare - Lakewood, NJ, September 2014 -May 2016 Job Duties: Evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses from ages 0-21. In charge of occupational therapy department’s staffing, equipment, daily operations and marketing. Occupational Therapist: Contract assignment
San Diego Unified School District - San Diego, CA – August 2013 – June 2014
Job Duties: Caseload of 100 children with special needs varying from minimal to severe impairment within four schools in San Diego. Evaluation, re-evaluation, treatment, mandatory IEP meetings, case management and COTA supervision in multiple school sites. Strong need for good time management, report writing, multi-tasking, the ability to communicate effectively with several different IEP teams and create a close, trusting relationship with the COTA’s to ensure quality of treatment. Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Rio Grande State Mental Health Facility, Harlingen, TX December 2011 to August 2013 Job Duties: Evaluation, treatment, development of a vocational program that included: ADL, fine motor, gross motor, perceptual motor and sensory motor room, attended weekly/monthly meetings with treatment team to discuss case management with all disciplines. Goal for appropriate clients is to return to community in the least restrictive environment. Lead Occupational Therapist: outpatient facilities Laguna Madre Rehabilitation Center - Port Isabel, TX - August 2011 to August 2013 Valley Speech Associates - Weslaco, TX - July 2010 to September 2012 Job Duties: Evaluation/re-evaluation/monthly progress notes of children with special needs with a range of mild-severe impairment. Supervised up to 5 COTA’s at one time. Marketing/program development. Occupational Therapist: Contract assignment
Invo Healthcare – Colts Neck and Middletown public schools, May 2006 to July 2010 Job Duties: Evaluation, re-evaluation, treatment, mandatory IEP meetings, case management for children with special needs (mild to moderate impairment).
Director of Facility Operations
RehabWorks at Harrogate - September 2005 to May 2006 Page 3
Pamela Hawxhurst
Job Duties: Managed a rehabilitation department (sub-acute and long term care adults) with a mandatory productivity per therapist of 90%. Screened, evaluated, re-evaluated, home assessments, patient/family education, quarterly reports, attended weekly case management meetings. Occupational Therapist: Contract assignment
Platinum Select Inc - March 2004 to March 2005
ONR Inc - June 2002 to March 2004
Settings included Acute care, Skilled Nursing facilities, home health (adult and pediatric). Supervisor of Occupational Therapy
Select Medical: Barnegat Schools - October 2001 to June 2002 Job Duties: Evaluation, re-evaluation, treatment, mandatory IEP meetings, case management for children with special needs (mild to moderate impairment).
Supervisor of pediatrics: outpatient.
Pediatric Outpatient, Jersey Shore Medical Center-June 2001 to October 2001 Job Duties: Evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses from ages 0-21. In charge of occupational therapy department’s staffing, equipment, daily operations and marketing. Occupational Therapist: contract assignment
Staten Island University Hospital – School and home based. October 1998 to June 2001 Job Duties: Evaluation, re-evaluation, treatment, mandatory IEP meetings, case management for children with special needs (mild to severe impairment).
Occupational Therapist: contract assignment
Richard’s Healthcare- March 1995 to October 1998
Settings included Inpatient/Outpatient adult/pediatrics, school system, home health adult/pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, mental health facilities. Page 4
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