Assistant Occupational
Resume:
LINDA
HAMMONS
SMITH
lindahammons****@
yahoo.com
Owens Cross Roads, AL
35763
SKILLS
Experience in geriatric and
pediatric OT
Sensory Motor
Modality Utilization
Positioning/Splinting
Neuromuscular reeducation
Adaptive equipment /
environmental modification
Team leader and program
development skills
EDUCATION
University of Alabama At
Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
graduated 12/1992
Associate of Applied Science:
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program
Walker Junior College
Jasper, AL
Associate of Science
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Occupational Therapy Assistant with 20+ years dedicated to improving the quality of life and functional outcomes of my geriatric, home health, and pediatric patients. Skilled at personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual patient strengths. I relocated from Jasper, Alabama in 2000 and after finally getting fully transitioned to our new home, I am looking forward to continuing my Occupational Therapy career in the Huntsville area.
EXPERIENCE
Kindred At Home - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jasper, AL 05/2013 - 02/2020
Implemented treatment interventions in a Home Health setting to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas. Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and HEP.
Consulted directly with physicians on patient conditions and positive outcomes with Occupational Therapy intervention. Attended community events to promote the field of Occupational Therapy.
Champion Partners In Rehab - Occupational Therapy Assistant Jasper, AL 07/2004 - 04/2013
Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting of implementing treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living skills, IADL's, and educational areas.
Educated direct-care staff on HEP follow-up, restraint reduction, transfer training, positioning / splinting device utilization. MidSouth Home Health – Occupational Therapy Assistant Jasper, AL 09/2000 to 07/2004
Implemented treatment interventions in a Home Health setting to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Care Corp – Occupational Therapy Assistant
Vernon, AL 09/1996 to 09/2000
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kindred at Home Clinician of the
Year.
SunDance Rehabilitation Award
for Excellence in Rehabilitation.
Served as ALOTA Geriatric and
Public Relations Committee
Member.
UAB Outstanding Positive
Leadership Award.
Organized and implemented a
remote, volunteer Sensory Motor
program under supervision of
Sparks Center OT.
Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting of implementing treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living skills, IADL's, and educational areas. First American Home Health Care – Occupational Therapy Assistant Jasper, AL 03/1995 to 11/1996
Implemented treatment interventions in a Home Health setting to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Restore Therapy Services – Occupational Therapy Assistant Double Springs, AL 03/1995 to 08/1995
Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting of implementing treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living skills, IADL's, and educational areas. CMS Therapies – Occupational Therapy Assistant
Winfield, AL 01/1993 to 03/1995
Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNF setting of implementing treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living skills, IADL's, and educational areas. Walker County Board of Education – Occupational Therapy Assistant Walker County, AL 09/1994 to 06/1995 and 09/1995 to 03/1996
Implemented POC under supervision of OTR in school classroom settings (individual and group). Educated teachers and support staff on adaptive measures for maximum student participation. Provided input for IEP establishment.
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