Anita Duggal, MS RD, OTR/L

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Sacramento CA 95819

774-***-**** (Cell)

email adxoz2@r.postjobfree.com

Rehab Experience:

Deutsches Altenheim: 2013-2019

Senior Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities included timely evaluation per MD orders, establishment of treatment plan, providing effective,and evidence supported treatment in collaboration with multidisciplinary team, documentation using in-house cloud based software, communication of progress, coordinate discharge to appropriate setting, completion of patient and family/caregiver education, complete home evaluation if indicated, order and instruct safe use of DME. Responsibilities also included the best possible outcome, staff education and student supervision.

Emerson Hospital, MA, 6/2006-2008

Transitional Care Unit :

Job responsibilities include reviewing medical information in transitional care units, completion of evaluation in a timely manner with particular attention to precautions and contraindications. Establish an appropriate treatment plan. Assess efficacy of treatment and progress towards short and long term goals. With patient and family consideration, plan discharge and identify need for equipment, home program, and or services.

D’Youville Rehabilitation and Senior Care, Lowell, MA, January 2008-2010

Transitional Care and Subacute Units. Responsibilities included as above and have good knowledge of Healthmax

Epoch Rehabilitation: 2010-2013

Supplemental Health Care: 2008-2010

PRN, Needham, MA. Feb 1996-2004

Responsibilities include evaluations, setting up of individual careplan, with timely and accurate documentation. Establish treatment plan with treatment modalities as indicated, patient and staff education/communication for good carryover. Vigorously involved in discharge planning, with an eye for good outcome. Good knowledge of Medicare A, B, and Medicaid regulations, domain specific CPT codes and ICD code for accurate billing.

Research:

Involved in research and data collection/analysis as a Registered Dietitian since 1984 at Framingham Heart Study (1984-1993) funded by NIHBLI.

Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist:

MetroWest Medical Center (1987-1992)(Outpatient RDN); Marlborough Hospital (1990-1992) (Acute Care) Nutrition Consultant for nursing homes (1993-1994); and Physicians’ Office (1994) Working remotely as a. Volunteer Certified Heart Health-HTN-Diabetic coach at South Asian Heart Center, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View CA. Maintain current registration and License with American Dietetic Association.

Pediatrics Occupational Therapist:

Minuteman Arc EI, Concord MA.2006-2008

Responsibilities included evaluation, goals and objectives formulation and treatment planning with input from families for IFSP. Treatment implemented both at home and with specialized equipment at the clinic. Deeply involved in parent education for carryover of treatment and use of community resources to help clients achieve maximal potential of their abilities.

Wellesley Public Schools, Wellesley, MA Sept. 1998-2004

Caseload included children with learning disabilities, sensory dysfunction, motor and visual and perceptual delays. Responsibilities include evaluations, goals and objectives writing for IEP, treatment planning and implementation, progress, exit and consolation report writing. Certified in administration of Sensory Integrative Praxis Test (SIPT) and treatments using neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT). Trained in providing treatment incorporating modalities from sensory integrative and neuro-developmental techniques

Middlesex EI, Framingham, MA. Feb 1996-1999

Responsibilities included coordination of clinical services, assessment, goals and objective writing for IFSP, treatment planning and implementation of the plan for children with special needs. Provided services both at the Center and at home. Specialize in treatment of children with sensory modulation processing and discrimination difficulties, oral motor and failure to thrive issues

Weston Public School, Weston, MA

Education:

MS. In Occupational Therapy (1993-1995) from BSOT, Tufts University, Medford, MA.

MS in Clinical Nutrition, (1982-1984) Sargent College of Allied Health Profession, Boston University, Boston, MA.

Credentials:

Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist.

CA OT Lic #24211

MA Lic # 5387.

NBCOT Recert Completed for 04/13/2023. All CEUS submitted

BLS/CPR Renewal Date 11/2024

Registered Dietitian. MA Lic & Registration # 708089

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