Ekta Patel

Lutz, FL *****

adyvro@r.postjobfree.com

+1-516-***-****

Work Experience

Occupational Therapist OTR/L (Homecare and ALF setting) Sobe Innovative Rehabilitation - Tampa, FL

March 2023 to Present

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.

• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.

• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.

• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.

• Preparing clients for a return to work.

• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.

• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.

• Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.

• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.

• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health. Occupational Therapist

St. Andrews Rehabilitation - Tampa, FL

March 2020 to Present

Evaluate patients and develop plan of care, goals, and discharges depending on the patient's needs and goals pertaining to diagnosis such as hip replacements, CVAs, falls, Upper Extremity fractures ect

• Managing and Assisting Director of Rehab

• Supervise OTAs through treatments and discharge planning alongside co signing notes

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to benefit the patient needs for a safe return to prior level of function and living in an

ALF or home

• Assisting patients on managing pain through appropriate modalities and therapeutic exercise and massage

• Communicating with the families and patients to develop best plan of care based on patient needs and family needs when applicable

• Providing and assessing patients for the best and most appropriate durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for their needs and to continue for them to successful at their own achievable pace.

• Reviewing documentation with staff to push for insurance companies to allow for further treatments if Medicare/manage is opting to decline services

• Providing wheelchair assessments for individual clients in need of adaptive equipment and proper positioning to increase patient’s quality of life

• Providing support and guidance to families and patient while in treatment and for a safe discharge home

• Great at leading and managing team when director of rehab is not present Occupational Therapist

Northdale Rehabilitation Center - Lake Magdalene, FL February 2019 to Present

•Supervising and treatment planning with COTA

•Evaluating patient's and determine plan of care

•Discharge planning for a safe return home

•Recommending appropriate durable medical equipment for patient's safe return home

•carrying out Treatment plans plans establish by the OTRs

•wheelchair evaluations and accommodations for each patient Lead Occupational Therapist

Parker Jewish Institute - New Hyde Park, NY

February 2013 to Present

• Training in self-care skills, specifically ADLs such as feeding or eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting with clients diagnosed with Neuromuscular and Physical Disabilities.

• Providing training in the use of adaptive equipment, compensatory techniques, and environmental modifications to increase safety and independence

• Assessing the need for and recommending potential home modifications and safety equipment to reduce barriers and promote safe functioning upon discharge

• Assessing current leisure skills to determine whether modifications are needed to continue participation and/or assisting with exploration of new leisure pursuits

• Supervising and assisting colleagues within work areas such as OTRs, COTAs, Rehab Aides

• Recommended patient specific durable medical equipment and assistive devices to patients to achieve an independence in ADLs and transfers when returning back into the community. areas such as OTRs, COTAs, Rehab Aides

• Assisted Director of Rehab in hiring qualifying candidates

• Assisting patients and case managers in appealing for patient's need for therapy Occupational Therapist

Parker Jewish Institute - Tampa, FL

June 2019 to December 2019

•Evaluating and establishing plan of care for high level independent individuals residing in ALFs

•Educating patients and staff on safety and fall prevention

•Recommending appropriate durable medical equipment for patient needs to increase quality of life and independence

•providing therapeutic activities and exercises to increase patient's independence and compensate for any residual loss to increase patient's independence Occupational Therapy Aide

North Shore Long Island Jewish - East Meadow, NY

August 2011 to March 2012

• Schedule patients for wheelchair clinic and occupational therapy treatment

• Keep treatment area clean

• Prepare patients for treatment (hot packs)

• Assist patients in treatment plans designed by the occupational therapist Residential Counselor

YAI-Young Adult Institute of People with Disabilities - Williston Park, NY March 2010 to September 2010

• Work and assist individuals with mental disabilities

• Assist with their Daily Activities of Living

• Assist consumers on doctor's appointments

• Counsel with each consumer on their behaviors

• Provide emotional support for each consumer

Physical Therapy Aide & Receptionist

New York Physical Therapy & Wellness - Franklin Square, NY December 2009 to May 2010

• Kept the treatment area clean and well prepped

• Assisted patients in preparation for treatment (hot and cold packs)

• Maintained and transported equipment and supplies

• Assisted in routine treatments (exercises)

• Assisted in front desk duties

Medical Receptionist & Medical Assistant

Dr. Amin's Internal Medicine Office - Queens, NY

May 2007 to November 2008

• Prepared and reviewed patient's chart prior to examination

• Assigned patient's appointments/ answered phones

• Took patient history prior to exam

• Assisted in taking vitals

Computer Skills Proficient in Rehab Optima, Sigma Care, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury, NY May 2009 to May 2012

Master's in Occupational Therapy Student

The Summit School - New York, NY

March 2011 to June 2011

Master's in Occupational Therapy Student

The Summit School - New York, NY

March 2010 to September 2010

Skills

• CPR & First Aid Certified, OSHAA & HIPPA Certified, SCIP

• Home Care

• Home Health

• OTR

• Autism Experience

• Developmental Disabilities Experience

• EMR Systems

• Medical Office Experience

• Medical Receptionist

• Dementia Care

• Caregiving

• Alzheimer's Care

• Experience with Children

• DME

• Acute care

• ADLs

• Group therapy

Languages

• English - Fluent

• Spanish - Beginner

Certifications and Licenses

Occupational Therapy License

OTR

CPR Certification

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