Certified Hand Therapist

CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST

Patient Care and Staff Management Supplies Management/Monitoring/ Inventory Data Gathering and Analysis

Staff Development Clinical Supplies Procurement Budgetary Control and Management

Profile

- Certified Hand Therapist with nine years of experience within outpatient setting and extensive clinical experience and therapy service management background

- Demonstrates excellent multitasking, interpersonal and communication qualifications; acquired strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise good judgment and sound reasoning

- Enjoys working on varied caseload, participating in research, and interested in assistive technology and myoelectric prosthetics

- Committed to providing excellent care to establish a positive relationship with patients

Related Experience

HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 2003-2009

PRN (MORTON PLANT REHABILITATION CENTER) 2003-2004

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

- Served as the volunteer chairperson to the MS support group for two years, establishing HealthSouth with a positive reputation in the community

- Handled patients of all ages with cases ranging from orthopedic injuries to cumulative trauma, neurological injuries and spinal cord injuries; assessed their condition, determined and executed the treatment plan, and educated them

- Involved in forming the seating program and accountable for managing hand therapy patients with pediatric post fracture or post surgical patients

- Worked with the inpatient therapy team, doctors and case manager

- Maintained records in compliance with Medicare guidelines; attended interdisciplinary meetings

- Ordered clinic supplies; provided input on larger purchases and the most cost effective supplies

- Obtained two significant specialty certifications, ATP and CHT and was named Clinician of The Year 2008

JOHN HEINZ REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 1998-2001

EXTENDICARE (HEALTH SERVICES) 1996-1998

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

- Executed occasional treatment in pediatric occupational therapy and all ages of the adult population

- Learned a full range of diagnoses, consisting of upper extremity orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders, cerebral vascular accident, head injury and muscular dystrophies

- Acquired knowledge in aquatic therapy

- Performed in-patient, primarily geriatric rehabilitation that involved many patients with managed care

- Returned the patient home as functional and safe as possible; or endorsed proper placement secondary health or mental status

Education

COLLEGE MISERICORDIA - DALLAS, PA

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (GPA: 3.75): 2002

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (GPA: 3.84; magna cum laude): 2002

SAINT PHILLIP’S COLLEGE - SAN ANTONIO, TX

Associate of Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy (GPA: 3.7): 1995

Other Credentials

Certifications and Training

RESNA (Rehabilitative Engineering Society of North America) Certified as Assistive Technology Practitioner

Certified Hand Therapist (2008)

Interactive Metronome Certified

Trained in Bioness H200 and Saeboflex

Professional Affiliation, Awards and Activities

American Society for Hand Therapist (Member)

Clinician of the Year, HealthSouth (2008)

Presented a group research project at the AOTA Conference (2002)

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