Case Manager Occupational Therapy
Resume:
KATHERINE Giaquinto Basking Ridge, New Jersey ******************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
•Highly trained healthcare professional committed to improving life experience for all populations
•Focused/intuitive critical thinker assesses patient needs to develop customized course of therapy
•Caring, compassionate practitioner engages clients to respond/persevere for maximum improvement
•Enthusiastic team player; communicates effectively with staff and patients to clarify goals, procedures, progress
•Working knowledge of medical software, SOAP notes; MicroSoft Office proficient
JOB EXPERIENCE
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Madison, NJ
July 2020-Present
●Working closely with team of nurses, case managers, speech therapists, and physical therapists in an acute rehabilitation hospital
●Responsible for evaluating and planning treatment sessions and goals for patients with acute physical or cognitive deficits impacting ability to complete ADLs
●Detailed documentation completed for session, evaluations, and discharges to ensure safety of the patient
●Communication with physical therapists and case manager to order appropriate equipment and home set up to ensure safe discharge
●Educated family members and other staff members on precautions for various impairments and home safety, participated in home visits to ensure patient safety when returning home
Daughters of Israel, West Orange, NJ
January 2018-July 2020
●Worked closely with team of nurses, social workers, speech therapists, and physical therapists in a subacute/ skilled nursing facility
●Responsible for evaluating and planning treatment sessions and goals for patients with physical and cognitive decline in function impacting ability to complete ADLs
●Detailed documentation completed for session, evaluations, and discharges to ensure safety of the patient
●Organized group treatments as well as co-treatments as medically necessary to medicare and medicaid guidelines
●Created an intergenerational program for elderly patients to decrease depression and anxiety
●Educated family members and other staff members on precautions for various impairments and home safety, participated in home visits to ensure patient safety when returning home
Daughters of Miriam, Clifton, NJ
November 2018-January 2018 PRN
●Responsible for evaluating and planning treatment sessions and goals for patients with physical and cognitive decline in function impacting ability to complete ADLs
●Detailed documentation completed for session, evaluations, and discharges to ensure safety of the patient
●Organized group treatments as well as co-treatments as medically necessary to medicare and medicaid guidelines
JDT Medical Rehab Center, Lincoln Park, NJ
November 2018-January 2018 PRN
●Responsible for evaluating and planning treatment sessions and goals for patients with physical and cognitive decline in function impacting ability to complete ADLs
●Detailed documentation completed for session, evaluations, and discharges to ensure safety of the patient
●Organized group treatments as well as co-treatments as medically necessary to medicare and medicaid guidelines
FIELDWORK
LEVEL II
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ June-August 2018
●Worked closely with team of medical and social welfare professionals in high-traffic psychiatric unit
●Responsible for actively engaging/treating patients with acute mental illness facilitating increased independence
●Observed/analyzed patient behavior to develop psycho-educational groups maximizing opportunities for progress
JDT Medical Rehab Center, Lincoln Park, NJ June-August 2017
●Implemented treatment plans to increase geriatric population’s participation in daily living activities
●Actively engaged patients to encourage confidence, build resilience and enhance living experiences
●Applied critical thinking skills to develop individual treatment plans and contribute in therapy sessions
●Documented activities/progress to ensure accurate healthcare team communications and better outcome
JDT Medical Rehab Center, Lincoln Park, NJ July 2017-2018
Rehabilitation Technician
●Maintained part-time position while completing Masters of OT study and licensing requirements
●Transport geriatric patients for scheduled therapy
●Communicate with patients, healthcare and therapy staffs to ensure patient safety
EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy- January 2021 expected graduation August 2023
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Master of Occupational Therapy, GPA: 3.7 May 2018 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy; Minor/Psychology May 2017
ADDITIONAL
Intergenerational Program Jan 2020- Feb 2020
●Researched and presented information on depression and anxiety in geriatric patients involved in intergenerational programs
●Developed an intergenerational program with the Director of Therapy, Nursing, Activities, and Business Department
VMI Research Project; Sept 2017-June 2018
•Coordinated with professor and peers to study/present the effects of alternative VMI visual perceptual tests on a range of school-aged children
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference; October 2017
•Presented research and results on the impact of training service animals for veterans reentering civilian society
Pathways for Exceptional Children; 2004—Present
•Mentor students with disabilities in classroom and home environments during social-interactive activities
•Advocate for students to participate in all safe extracurricular activities regardless of ability level
Baby Blankets for Families in Need; Sept., 2013-Sept. 2015
•Organized and assisted in knitting baby blankets for local families demonstrating financial need
References available upon request.
Contact this candidate