Clinical Instructor Therapy Aide

Personal Profile

I am seeking an employment opportunity in the public health arena, having completed my PhD in Health Education and Promotion. I have extensive experience working with different age populations (infant to older adults), with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am completing a specialty training in working with children with autism as well. I would like to be considered as an asset for your organization.

Licenses

Washington State Occupational Therapy License, expires 4/25/2024

Occupational Therapist Registered OTR #1075582

Issued 5/11/05 by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Renewed 3/13/20, Expires: 3/31/23

Present Employment

Skybridge Therapies, LLC. (Jul 2020 to Present)

9307 Bridgeport Dr., Lakewood, WA 98499

Title: Department Head, Occupational Therapist

Private outpatient clinic, serving infants, children, adolescents with developmental delays (especially Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome)

Scheduling, chart audits, clinical instruction, FW student supervision, administrative duties, interdisciplinary meetings, collaborative care meetings, acquisition of DME/assistive technology/adaptive equipment

Supervision and collaborative treating with Certified Occupational Therapists (3) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (8)

Past Employment

Circle Creek Therapy, LLC. (Jul 2018 to Jul 2020)

110 2nd S. SW, Auburn, WA 98001

Title: Senior Occupational Therapist

Private outpatient clinic, serving infants, children, adolescents with developmental delays (especially Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome)

Adults with symptoms from CVA/stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, neurological pain and muscle spasticity/hypertonicity, TBI

Administrative duties, interdisciplinary meetings, collaborative care meetings, acquisition of DME/assistive technology/adaptive equipment

Supervision and collaborative treating with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Therapia Staffing (Sep 2016 to May 2019)

7451 Wiles Road, Ste #107,

Coral Springs, FL 33067

Title: Occupational Therapist

Supervise and deliver therapeutic interventions for children in schools (Teletherapy; Kindergarten through High School, New Mexico)

By Skype, delivered assessments (DTVP, BOT, PDMS) with assistance from OTAs; teleconference attendance for IEPs

Supervised 3 OTAs, reviewing all chart notes, all charges, all delivery of care for caseload of approximately 90 children

Medicine/Valley Medical Center (Dec 2014 to Aug 2018)

Outpatient Clinic/NW Pavilion

400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA. 98055

Title: Occupational Therapist III

Treatment of patients with Neurological (CVA, TBI, PD, MS), Dementia

Inpatient and outpatient, interdisciplinary meetings, collaborative care meetings, acquisition of DME/assistive technology/adaptive equipment

Clinical Instructor for FWI/FWII OTAS, FWII OTS

Full Life Care (July 13, 2013 to Dec 2014)

7829 180th St, Kent, WA 98032 and 4712 35th Ave So, Seattle, WA 98118

Title: Occupational Therapist

Adult Day Health/Day Hab programs: geriatric health & wellness, developmental delays, CVA, TBI, Neurological (PD, MS), Dementia

Administrative duties, interdisciplinary meetings, collaborative care meetings, acquisition of DME/assistive technology/adaptive equipment

Supervise OTA, Clinical Instructor for FWI/FWII OTAS, FWII OTS

Innovative Senior Care/Brookdale (July 21, 2011 to July 21, 2013)

111 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027

Title: Therapy Coordinator, Occupational Therapist

Outpatient Clinic associated with Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities (approximate 150 apartments each): Geriatric patient rehabilitation ((post-surgical, CVA, MI, TBI, Neurological, Dementia);

Administrative duties, interdisciplinary meetings, collaborative care meetings, acquisition of DME/assistive technology/adaptive equipment

5 employees (OT, PT, ST)

Consonus Healthcare (April 13, 2009 to July 20, 2011)

4560 SE International Way, Suite 101, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Title: Rehab. Director, Occupational Therapist

Contract agency at: Stafford Healthcare, Des Moines, WA

Skilled Nursing Facility (155 bed, includes LTC): inpatient/outpatient for orthopedic surgical, neurological, TBI; home/environmental assessments

Administrative duties, RUG requirements, Part B, Outpatient

16 employees (OT, PT, ST, therapy aide)

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (April 10, 2008 to April 11, 2009)

7000 Jefferson Street Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-***-****

Title: Occupational Therapist

Acute Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab Facility

Adults: Neurological disorders (PD, MS, CP), Alzheimer’s diseases, CVA, TBI, joint replacements rehabilitation, arthritis

Milagro Therapy Services LLC (November 2006 to Present)

830 Baca Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-***-****

Title: Director, Owner, MOTR/L

Pediatrics: children with autism/Aspergers, Down syndrome, developmental delays; in-school and outpatient therapy

Adults: Parkinson’s/Alzheimer’s diseases, CVA, joint replacements rehabilitation, arthritis; outpatient and home health

Las Vegas Medical Center (January 2005 to February 2007)

3695 Hot Springs Blvd., Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-***-****

Supervisor: Diane Driskell, Dir/OPRS, RN

Pediatrics: children with autism/Aspergers, Down syndrome, developmental delays; in-school and outpatient therapy

Adults: Parkinson’s/Alzheimer’s diseases, CVA, joint replacements rehabilitation, arthritis; outpatient and home health

Long-term care and skilled patients/residents at the Las Vegas Medical Center with a psychiatric diagnosis.

Alta Vista Hospital (January 2005 to October 2006)

104 Legion Rd, Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-***-****

Supervisor: Raychel Hosch, Director, SLP

Acute and subacute direct patient care; PRN.

Education (Continuing and Degrees)

2-Day Intensive Certificate Training in Neuroscience and Self-Regulation Techniques for Kids with Autism, ADHD & Sensory Disorders

Advanced Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents: A Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional Training Course

Neuroscience and Self-Regulation Techniques for Kids with Autism, ADHD, & Sensory Disorders

Sensory interventions to enhance self-regulation for children

Neuroscience behind self-regulation and primitive reflexes dysregulation

Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists

Certificates/continuing Education

National parkinsons Foundation – Allied Team Professional, 2009

Allen Cognitive Levels, advanced dementia assessments, 2010

Instructor, Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance, 2013

PhD Student of Public Health in Health Promotion and Wellness Education (all but dissertation, anticipated graduation 2022)

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Courses include child psychology, population health, qualitative/quantitative research, grant writing, health promotion, public health epidemiology, health education

Masters of Occupational Therapy (December, 2004)

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Courses included Adult and Pediatric physical disabilities, psychosocial disabilities; administration, advocacy, leadership, community health; and science courses in pathology, neuroanatomy, anatomy, physiology, neurology, kinesiology.

Clinical Specialist in Cytogenetics, ClsSp(CG) (January 2000)

National Certification Association/College of American Pathologists

Clinical Genetics, Bachelor of Science (May 1999)

California State University - Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

Courses included immunology, hematology, human and molecular genetics, general and organic chemistry, microbiology, pathology, research and administration in clinical sciences. Completed 100 hours in Cytogenetics training at a full-service

diagnostic laboratory.

References provided upon request

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