Occupational Therapy Assistant with 16+ Years Experience
Resume:
Donna Baker Sherman
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PROFILE
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 16 + years of experience in long-term, out patient, and home health care settings. Seeking to pursue career opportunities as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to further advance my career.
EXPERIENCE
COTA, Colquitt Therapy Services, Miller County, GA 2021- Present
Delivered immediate treatment following evaluation by OT while maintaining daily collaboration with ST and PT staff. Educated patients and caregiver of current progress and discharge plans.
COTA, Rose City Health and Rehab, Thomasville, GA — 2019 - 2021
Implement and document patient treatment per plan of care written by OT. Coordinate a caseload of 8-12 patients daily per Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Conducted individual, concurrent, and group treatment as assigned by the OT. Trained resident and health care provider in applying orthotics and prosthetics. Interact with family member, nursing and social worker to discuss patient’s current progress and discharge goals. Collaborate with OT, PT, and ST regarding treatments, plans of care, prior level of function and discharge goals. Work in short-term/longterm care and in-house outpatient settings providing services to increase independent living.
DOR, COTA, Thomasville Health and Rehab, Thomasville, GA — 2009-2019
Coordinate daily schedules for all Therapy disciplines under the Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Attended and lead meetings with nursing staff, families, caregivers and doctors regarding patients current progress and discharge plans. Processing payroll, chart audits, budget plans, billing, and solving problems on a daily basis.
COTA, Home Health, Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, GA — 2016 -2018
Implement and scheduling treatment visits with patient and caregivers. Collaborating with OT regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and number of visits and discharge plans. Provide and recommend adaptive devices and other equipment to increase independence with ADLs and safe transfers.
EDUCATION
Darton/Albany State College, Albany, GA — Associate of Science- Occupational Therapy Assistance Program 2000
LICENSURE
OTA 000865
Modality Certified
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