Occupational Therapist

FELICITY GARRICK *** Arrowwood Road; Columbia, SC 29210

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 803-***-**** * *********@*****.*** SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

Compassionate, accomplished, and seasoned Occupational Therapist with proven experience successfully applying pain management techniques, and developing customized therapeutic programs for a diverse patient base. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat patients by creating and implementing rehabilitative programs to assist in improving or regaining motor and cognitive skills. Accomplished in educating patients and caregivers on condition, treatment and rehabilitation goals. Adept at skillfully and developing home intervention plans gently positioning patients during therapy and ability to document care via various systems and proven team members and ability to build strong relationships with patients, and healthcare professionals. Background as a medical assistant and certifications in phlebotomy with BLS and CPR training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

August 2021 - Present Fox Rehabilitation Home Health

• Provides services to home health patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, cardio-pulmonary impairments

• Facilitate and maximize patient level of function in the home by guiding and instructing patients in safe care and adaptive activities

•Communicate with other health care professionals involved in patients care

June 2020 - October 2021 Key Changes Therapy Services, Columbia, SC (Pediatric)

• Provides pediatric evaluation and assessment in developmental areas of concerns

• Provides in depth therapy in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, adaptive and sensory processing

• Provides customized early intervention services per disability

• Provides supervision for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Assures adherence to the due process rights, procedural safeguards and established compliance

January 2020 - April 2020 - Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC (Orthopedics and Acute care)

• Evaluated the need for positioning devices to preserve joint integrity and protect skin

• Trained caregivers to assist with range-of-motion exercises, transfers, mobility movements and skin checks

• Taught self-care activities with adaptive or durable medical equipment and/or compensatory techniques

• Used neuromuscular re-education, trunk stabilization, and balance activities to improve clients’ ability

• Addressed cognitive and perceptual deficits, including compensatory techniques

• Fabricated or provide assistive devices and protective orthoses and train patients in their use

• Provided wheelchair assessment and management to promote endurance and mobility

• Developed customized home programs and instruct patients, and caregivers in continued use for rehabilitation • Contributed to safe discharge planning and transition to next level of care

• Provided supervision for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

October 2019 - December 2019 Senior Therapy Solution, Columbia, SC (ALF and Memory Care)

• Evaluated patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic rehabilitation goals

• Designed lifespan treatment plans for 26 patients rehabilitating from trauma, injury, dementia or illness

• Recommended changes and interventions in patients’ home or work

• Provided supervision for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

July 2019 - October 2019 Carolina Cumberland County Rehab, Hope Mills, NC Per Diem (Inpatient)

• Taught functional mobility, including using an ambulatory device and/or transfers to various surfaces

• Trained to remediate or enhance IADLs, such as ability to use the telephone/emergency staff call system

• Recommended changes and interventions in patients’ home or work

• Taught use of cognitive and perceptual deficits in compensatory techniques to maximize abilities in areas

such as attention span, orientation, sequencing, and/or memory improvement

• Taught residents with low vision how to safely maximize their remaining vision

September 2018 - September 2018 Midwest Health, Lansing, KS Per Diem (Outpatient and Inpatient)

• Remediated instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) related to patients’ discharge environment

• Assessed the need for and recommended potential home modification and safety equipment

• Taught functional mobility and use of transfer devices and provided opportunities for activity engagement

March 2018- October 2019 Stay at Home Mom

November 2017 - April 2018 Back on Track, Barstow, CA Per Diem (Outpatient and Inpatient)

• Provided OT patient care in various settings (Veteran Home, Outpatient Clinic, and Barstow Community Hospital) • Supported instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) related to patients’ discharge environment

• Assessed the need for and recommended potential home modification and safety equipment

July 2017- April 2018 Horizon Therapy Services, San Bernardino CA (Lead Contractor for CA Public School District • Worked with 100 students at 12 schools diagnosed with either Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy and others • Assisted with IEP goal development and provided professional input in determining student progress

• Assessed the need for and recommended potential home modification and safety equipment

• Collaborated with APE, Case Managers, Psychologists, Physical and Speech Therapists

April 2014 - August 2015 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Fiscal Technician II, School of Medicine

• Coordinated accounts receivable denials and submitted corrected claims

• Reviewed and audited completed documents from various sources using various software programs

January 2013 - June 2017 Self Employed, Columbia, SC Caregiver

September 2012-December 2012 Genesis HealthCare Corp, Kennett Square, PA (Temporary License)

• Applied occupational therapy talents to treat patients in skilled nursing facilities, ranging from initial evaluation to discharge plan

Additional professional experience (2004 -2010): IRS, Philadelphia, PA, Examining Technician (Seasonal), 2009- 2010; Dr. Smith, Columbia, SC, Medical Assistant, 2004-2006; Belk, Columbia, SC, Sales Associate, 2003- 2006

FIELD EXPERIENCE:

March 2012-May 2012 Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Level II Fieldwork

• Planned and led 5-6 groups per week, including expressive therapy, life skills, sensory group, cooking skills, creative movement, and therapeutic exercise for inpatient units.

● Performed assessments, including ACLS, and KELS and wrote 3-5 DAP notes per week, and facilitated termination of patient and therapist relationship

January 2012 –March 2012 Genesis Liberty Court, Philadelphia, PA Level II Fieldwork,

• Assisted clients in performing ADLs and IADLS, developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, collaborated with supervisors, identified, documented, patient goals evaluated progress and, reviewed physician referrals

and patient medical records for best course of treatment, consulted direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs

Additional training (2011): Fox Rehab Sunrise of Lafayette Hill, Level 1 Fieldwork, Occupational Therapy Student; Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Level I Fieldwork, Occupational Therapy Student, 2011; New Sharon School, Level I Fieldwork, 2011; Bridging the Gap, Summer Intern,

SHADOW EXPERIENCE:

Germantown Home Skilled Care Facility, St. Joseph Villa-Flourtown Skilled Care Facility, Temple Physical Medicine & Rehab, Trauma Unit, Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Center, Palmetto Health Hospital, Midlands Orthopedics

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Experimental Psychology, Minor in Health Promotion & Human Behavior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Licensed

• Missouri Department of Health, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Licensed

• California Department of Health, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Licensed

• South Carolina Department of Health, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Licensed

• North Carolina Department of Health, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Licensed

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

• AHA Healthcare Provider, Basic Life Support & First Aid

• Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Certificates

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo

• American Red Cross, Columbia, SC, Donor & Volunteer

• Sistercare & Palmetto Health Foundation, Event Volunteer

• Philadelphia Cares, Senior Events Volunteer

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Meditech, Cerner Software; Star Navigator; Power Chart; Turbo, Fusion, Revenue Manager; Medicare & Medicaid Website; Collect Patient Demographic; Insurance Verification; Genesis; ROX; Sunrise: Beta SEIS, Rehab Touch, VMware Horizon Client, ADL Production, and Optimum Clinical Production

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