Zachary Schaller, MOT, OTR/L

** ******** **** *******, ** 17522 717-***-**** adiu28@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Licensed occupational therapist seeking a position in the field. Special interests in outpatient, hand therapy, and physical rehabilitation settings. Driven to achieve exceptional patient-centered outcomes throughout the occupational therapy process. Dedicated to becoming a valued member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MAY 2020 SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

• Graduate GPA: 3.833

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE MAY 2019 SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

• Undergraduate GPA: 3.396

Minor in psychology

Involvement: vice president of soccer club, volunteer at Homestead Village in Lancaster

Skills & Abilities

Objective assessment (MMT, ROM, edema, etc.)

Utilization of resources & therapy equipment

Proper application of physical agent modalities

Patient-centered goal setting

Patient education regarding joint protection techniques, adaptive devices, & biomechanics

Effective communication & documentation (including use of Zoom & Google Meets)

Fieldwork Experience

OUTPATIENT/HANDS SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY 1/6/2020 – 3/27/2020

Experience in evaluation & treatment of a variety of upper extremity injuries

Experience providing modalities, PROM, AAROM, joint mobilization, retrograde massage, ASTR, etc.

Designed effective treatment plans & provided patient-centered goals

Excellent feedback from fieldwork educator & patients (Fieldwork Performance Evaluation: 153/168 )

ACUTE CARE WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 9/23/2019 – 12/13/2019

Experience evaluating & treating a variety of patients post-operation orthopedics

Experience assisting patients during ADL’s & functional mobility

Provided detailed documentation, patient-centered goals, & appropriate discharge recommendations

Provided education on adaptive devices, precautions, & safety

Work Experience

PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST HEALTHPRO HERITAGE- LUTHER ACRES 10/28/2020 – PRESENT

Evaluation & treatment of geriatric residents at Luther Acres Retirement Community

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in the outpatient & skilled nursing settings

Effective documentation & communication with patients, family members, & health professionals

THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT TEAM CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 7/17/2019 – 4/1/2020

Provided therapeutic support for pediatric patients w/ behavioral health issues in school & home setting

Provided detailed documentation throughout sessions & set individualized goals for each patient

Certifications

OTR Certification #: 441419

CPR Certification

License #: OC017134

HIPPA Certification

Mandated Reporter Certification

Trauma Informed Care Certification

Professional References

Rachael Appelbaum, MOT, OTR/L 717-***-**** adiu28@r.postjobfree.com

Sarah Creme, MOT, OTR/L 717-***-**** adiu28@r.postjobfree.com

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