A newly licensed occupational therapist dedicated to maximizing clients’ full potential and achieving high quality patient outcomes using evidence-based practice and treatment approaches.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy James Madison University December 2019

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health Sciences Virginia Commonwealth University May 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia, Aldie, VA PRN Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Hospital OCT 2020 – PRESENT

Evaluate and treat adults with diverse diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accident, total joint replacement, and various traumatic orthopedic injuries.

Collaborate with multiple disciplines including speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and physicians to provide excellent care to patients.

Document treatment, patient performance, progress, and response utilizing Cerner and PowerChart.

Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapy assistant’s and rehabilitation technicians to ensure quality of patient care.

Fieldwork Level II

Burke Health and Rehabilitation, Burke, VA Skilled Nursing Facility SEP 2019 – DEC 2019

Evaluated and treated older adults with a wide range of conditions including functional decline, total joint replacement, CVA, TBI, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Planned and administered evidence-based assessments and treatments to restore, maintain, and promote physical functioning, alleviate pain, and facilitate highest level of independence.

Documented treatment, patient performance, progress, and response utilizing Rehab Optima and PointClickCare.

Assisted in discharge planning including home assessments, educating patients in adaptive equipment and fall prevention, and caregiver training and education.

INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA Outpatient Neurological Rehab JUN 2019 – AUG 2019

Evaluated and treated adults with neurological diagnoses including - traumatic/acquired brain injury, cerebral vascular accident, functional conversion disorder, and spinal cord injury.

Utilized ultrasound and Hawk Grips pain management modalities, and neuromuscular reintegration modalities such as electrical stimulation and Kinesiotape/Rocktape techniques.

Documented treatment, patient performance, progress, and response utilizing Epic and Medilinks.

Collaborated with speech therapy, physical therapy, social work, and neuropsychology disciplines to provide excellent care to patients.

Fieldwork Level I

The BridgeLine, Charlottesville, VA Brain Injury Clubhouse

Interprofessional Autism Clinic (IPAC), Harrisonburg, VA Outpatient Pediatric Autism Clinic

Albemarle Health and Rehabilitation, Charlottesville, VA Skilled Nursing Facility

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy, License #011*******

Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy, License #09122

District of Colombia Board of Occupational Therapy, License #OT010001796

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) #442748

American Heart Association AED/BLS for Healthcare Providers, June 2019, Certification #195*********

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), September 2018

LEADERSHIP & SKILLS

Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at JMU Fundraising Chair, 2017- 2019

Wampler & Associates Rehabilitation Parkinson’s Group Volunteer, 2018-2019

Dance Marathon at VCU (RamTHON) Founding Member & Executive Morale Chair, 2014-2016

Conversational in Marathi and Hindi

Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Kareo, WebPT, EPIC, Medilinks, Rehab Optima, Point Click Care, Cerner, PowerChart

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