MELANIE L SIMON, OTR/L, CGCP, LSVT, MSOT

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Brightwaters, NY 11718 adyqkz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Neuro & ortho OT specialist focused on client safety across psychosocial, cultural, and physical contexts. Utilize therapeutic use of self to impart life-long occupational opportunities and role fulfillment for all individuals. All interventions incorporate a heavy emphasis on injury risk prevention & CG education/training. Preferred work setting is Home Care. UTILIZED TREATMENTS

● Interactive Metronome

● NDT/Bobath Handling

● Aromatherapy

● Functional PNF

● Biofeedback Stress Management

● Community/Home Mobility

● Joint Distraction/Mob Tech

● i/ADL Adaptations

● Environmental Modifications

● Yoga / Pilates

● Music Therapy

● Sensorimotor Reintegration &

Processing

● LSVT BIG

● Rock Steady Boxing

● Hoyer Lift Transfers

CERTIFICATES

Certified Geriatric Care Professional [CGCP] 2023-Present LSVT BIG Certification 2020-Present

Registered Occupational Therapist by NBCOT 2019-Present New York State Licensed 2019-Present

Florida State Licensed 2019-Present

CBRF First Aid Conscious Choking 2017- Present

Certified Car-Fit Technician 2016-Present

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 2015-Present EDUCATION

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY June 2019

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL May 2013 – April 2014 Didactic Year - Master of Physician Assistant

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ May 2011

Bachelor of Science, First Major: Biology; Second Major: Nutrition, Minor: Women & Gender Studies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOX Rehabilitation – Long Island, NY February 2020-July 2023 Occupational Therapist via Medicare Part B - Housecalls

● Evaluations: Grip Strength, Barthel Index, Bristol ADL Scale, Chair Rise Test 5x, Physical Performance Test, TUG, Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, FIST

● Common Diagnosis [Various Stages & Types] : Parkinson’s Disease, OA, RA, MS, ALS, Dementia, Stroke, Developmental Delay/ Intellectual deficits from birth

Maxim Healthcare Services – Melville, NY February 2019-2021 CDPAP Home Health for End Stage ALS consumer

Florida Movement Therapy Center – Boca Raton, FL August 2018-November 2018 Outpatient Neurological/Orthopedic Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Rotation

● Evaluations: MoCA; TUG; FIM; FRT; Berg Balance Scale; MMSE; BDI; BAI

● Common Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy; Dementia; Types of Strokes; Various stages & types of Parkinson’s Disease; Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Stenosis; Total Knee Replacement; Multiple Sclerosis Inclusive Sports & Fitness - Holbrook, NY February 2018 -June 2018 Non-traditional Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Rotation

● Evaluations: BOT-II; Beery VMI; Sensory Profile

● Common Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD/ADD, Pervasive Developmental disorder, Visual Perceptual Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder RESEARCH & PROJECTS

● Presenter/Instructor of Laughter Yoga at FOX Rehabilitation’s Annual Wellness Conference 2023

● Research Poster Presenter (The Role of Ethnicity and Income on Caregiver Burden) at 46th Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging New York 2018

● Fundraising Chair of Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Stony Brook University 2017-2018

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