Occupational Therapist

Ambitious occupational therapist with ** years of experience looking for an excellent opportunity to work in Nebraska

Highlighted Skills:

Professional bedside manner

Medical terminology

Prioritizing/managing deadlines

Organizational skills

Patient/family focused

Clinical experience

Culturally competent care

Patient evaluation/intervention

Qualifications:

Clinical Skills

Evaluate, screen, assess, and devise an appropriate treatment plan per client.

Collaboration

Collaborated with physical therapist, speech therapist, psychologist, doctors, and other health care professionals to set up a team approach for treatment.

Patient Education

Educated patients in regards to home programs as well as clarifying test results and setting up sensory diets for at home.

Patient Care

Delivered compassionate care that exceeded requirements.

Successfully provided quality care to pediatric clients in both clinical/home based setting, as well as the school

Documentation

Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Experience: Occupational Therapist

Litchfield School District Feb 2005 to Present

Responsible for primary care, treatment plans, and home programs.

Worked in various self contained classrooms working with behavioral plans, activities of daily living, and life skills.

Worked on the evaluation team for all incoming preschoolers, presented data and information to parents as well as set up treatment plans for therapist.

Coordinated with speech and physical therapist to develop care plans as well as teachers and psychologists.

Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.

Trained new staff on procedures of therapy.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding therapy teams

Treated clients with various diagnosis and age ranges

Supervised occupational therapy assistants as well as students

Pediatric therapy Specialist- Feb 2001-May 2005

Achieved patient goals and objectives by instituting new processes and treatment for out-patient care.

Assessed patients and documented their present levels

Evaluated patients using standardized tests as well as observation skills to set up goal for therapy and treatment plans

Experience with various medical conditions and working with various age groups

Set up treatment plans and home programs for both developmental delays and sensory processing needs

Education:

Midwestern University 2001 Masters in Occupational Therapy

Masters in Occupational Therapy with classes that focused on physical dysfunction (pediatrics to geriatrics), psychological, anatomy/physiology, activities of daily living, Evaluation/Treatment, thesis paper/research, and splinting part 1 and 2.

I received the outstanding student award as well as graduated in the top 10% of my class.

volunteered with the state OT association as well as was on the student body for my OT class.

University of Nebraska at Kearney 1996 Bachelors of Science

Bachelors in Science with a Health Science degree with classes focusing on the medical field.

Certifications:

CPR Certified

Certified and Licensed in Occupational Therapy

References:

Available upon Request

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