Pamela Davis

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St. Petersburg, FL 3373

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Staff Occupational Therapist

CERTIFICATION/MEMBERSHIPS

Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)

NBCOT Certified September 1997

Florida Licensure

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Occupational Therapist

February 2017-June 2022

Select Rehabilitation

Egret Cove Heath and Rehab

St. Petersburg, FL

Provide Occupational Therapy services to geriatric patients with strong focus on patient care and supportive documentation while adhering to productively standards. Ongoing supervision of COTA/s and Level 1 and 2 students

Occupational Therapist

November 2015-February 2017

Greystone Healthcare/Select Rehabilitation

PRN/Pool Therapist

Provide Occupational Therapy services to geriatric patients at various skilled nursing facilities as PRN therapist

Occupational Therapist

March 2008-November 2015

Greystone Healthcare

Alhambra/Lexington Heath and Rehabilitation

St. Petersburg, FL

Occupational Therapy services provided in SNF. Strong emphasis on short-term rehabilitation and ADL/IADL re-training to patients with orthopedic, neurological impairments and/or deconditioning. Ongoing assessment and treatment of Med B/LTC patients. General supervision of COTA's/students Occupational Therapist

July 2006-February 2008

Extendicare/Progressive Step

Willowbrook Health and Rehab Center

Lake Mills, WI

Transfer to facility within company; same responsibilities as noted Occupational Therapist

February 2003-July 2006

Extendicare/Progressive Step

Beloit Health and Rehab Center

Beloit, WI

Provided skilled services to the geriatric population in SNF. Caseload primarily involved short-term rehabilitation to patients with orthopedic, neurological and generalized deconditioning for independent and safe return to previous level of function. Services provided to long-term patients as needed, specifically, strengthening, functional balance/fall prevention, activity tolerance, adaptive equipment needs, splinting, wheelchair positioning and enhancement of ADL status. Strict adherence to Medicare part A and B guidelines; proficient in writing prior authorization per Medicaid standards General supervision of COTA Occupational Therapist

May 2003-February 2003

Team Rehab, Inc.

Vocational Industries/Kandu Industries

Elkhorn/Janesville, WI

Provided occupational therapy services to adults with developmental disabilities within sheltered workshops, as well as homebound settings. Emphasis of treatment involved home-management, personal hygiene, safety, community mobility, cognitive skill-building and socialization. Also addressed needs of clients with physical disabilities, such as ROM and splinting. Close collaboration with team members and compliance with Medicaid guidelines

Occupational Therapist

October 2002-May 2003

Team Rehab, Inc.

Beloit-Turner Elementary, Middle and High School

Beloit, WI

School-based occupational therapy for children ages 3 through 21 in district encompassing three schools. Provided direct and consultative services to children with a variety of diagnoses, ranging from mild to severe cognitive and physical deficits. Duties included evaluation of new students using a variety of assessment tools, as well as ongoing supervision of COTA. Collaborative effort with staff using interdisciplinary approach Homebound Instructor

October 2001-August 2002

Monona Grove School District

Monona, WI

Offered individualized instruction to students in conventional, alternative school-setting and at home. Provided academic support in all subject areas, as well as behavioral intervention. Occupational therapy strategies incorporated as deemed appropriate per IEP. Work with physically and cognitively impaired students involved open communication with parents and teaching staff to communicate progress and goal acquisition

Occupational Therapist l

October 2001-May 2002

New Glarus Elementary and Middle School

New Glarus, Wisconsin

School-based occupational therapy in elementary and middle schools. Evaluated, planned and provided direct treatment to children with physical and cognitive physical disabilities. Primary caseload involved children with mild to moderate fine and visual-motor deficits. Participation in IEP programming and frequent co-treatment with other disciplines for optimal team participation Occupational Therapist

August 1998-August 2001

LaSalle County Easter Seal Society

Ottawa, Illinois

Worked with children in birth to three and multiple school systems. Evaluated, planned and provided treatment to children in clinical, homebound and school settings. Emphasized sensory-motor, fine visual-motor development through individualized child-based treatment. Worked with a variety of children with disabilities including developmental delays, physical impairments, sensory deficits and autism. Worked closely with parents, classroom staff and team members to promote optimal progress and education/communication and to ensure carryover skills EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; May 1997

Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Dean’s List five semesters; 3.8/4.0 GPA RELATED EDUCATION/SKILLS:

Attended various seminars and ongoing continuing education with focus on physical and neurological disabilities (dementia, CVA, orthopedic) and treatment approaches as related to geriatric and pediatric populations for optimal treatment strategies and outcomes.

● Works well independently and cooperatively

● Ability to multitask; strong time-management skills

● Strong verbal and written communication

● Competency in use of electronic documentation (EMR/Casamba)

● Timeliness and adherence to productivity standards References upon request

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