| Candidate Information | | Title | Occupational Therapist | | Target Location | US-NJ-Clifton |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Motivating Occupational Therapist providing superb care for 12+ years to pediatric and adolescent population with diverse conditions in multiple settings e.g., (schools, telehealth, homes and hospital). Organized clinician, who emphasizes education of clients and their families, maintains clear and thorough documentation and is innovative in approach to care.CORE COMPETENCIESOccupational Therapy Treatment Integrated Care Telehealth Client Education Customer Service Client Satisfaction Evaluations Client Advocacy Collaboration Care/Intervention Planning Consultation Report Writing Clerical Duties Health and Wellness Supervision and Leadership Microsoft office and Google WorkspacePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELIFESKILLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Bronx, NYOccupational Therapist September 2023-PresentMaintain treatment standards and provide skilled intervention and assessments for students toimprove performance in the school setting while meeting productivity targets. Support andcollaborate with staff and families to facilitate goal attainment.Implement and design daily treatment plans (in person or virtually) to improve fine and gross motor, visual-motor/perceptual skills, self-care and sensory processing issuesPrepare online documentation of services, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) annual reviews, quarterly progress reports, or sensory diet specific to students needsCommunicate and collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary team and familiesSupport and address students goals and objectives in their Individualized Education PlansAssess and evaluate students using standardized tests and clinical observationsAttend educational trainings to enhance skills and provide evidenced based treatmentCTC Academy Fair Lawn, NJOccupational Therapist September 2020-August 2023Deliver exceptional care to a caseload of 13 students seen individually 3x/week in accordancewith their IEPs. Enhance therapy department by adding to student satisfaction and increasingmorale in the department with positivity and support. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.Plan daily OT interventions for students in person or via zoom and on Google classroomOrchestrate a 13-week skill builder dance club with the Physical Therapist where students explored creativity through adapted dance moves, routines and props while working on skill acquisition, sensory exploration and building confidenceSupervise a Level 1 OT fieldwork student during their affiliationConduct co-treatment sessions with other disciplines to improve generalization of skillsUtilize computerized documentation system to enter progress reports, annual reviews and daily therapy services provided and students response to interventionAttend weekly and monthly classroom, therapy, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, assistive technology and IEP meetings in person or via Microsoft teams to ensure comprehensive careSportsCare Physical Therapy West New York, NJSchool based Occupational Therapist for KidsCare Institute, Inc. November 2014-August 2020Manage a caseload over 50+ students in eight schools. Supervise and mentor OT student and Occupational therapy assistant. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete weekly evaluations and formulate client centered goals. Communicate and collaborate with colleagues to develop therapy schedule and consistently adapt to constant changes of this setting.Evaluate children from Pre-K to high school from general education to special education classes to determine eligibility for servicesAdvocate for students regarding their therapeutic needs and relay to the academic teamsMentor and supervise a new COTA at varied public schoolsDeliver daily quality care for students in person and via telehealth platformCollaborate with therapists, parents, teachers and educational staff to create an appropriate multidisciplinary plan focusing on students individual needsImplement home care treatments with the physical therapist for medically fragile studentsAssume role of clinical instructor to a Level 2 occupational therapy studentOffer consultation services for eligible students that do not require direct therapy servicesBergen Pediatric Therapy Center Westwood, NJOccupational Therapist (Per diem) July 2011- October 2014Plan and execute OT intervention for children receiving listening therapy. Assist withprogramming software setup and adjusting parameters. Consult with families after sessions.Create developmentally appropriate sensory based activities for listening therapy clientsAssist with setup of software for Integrative Listening Systems and Tomatis ProgramPromote a safe and fun environment to hone and develop skills in all areas of occupationDocument treatment approaches and clients responses in daily notesHackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJOccupational Therapist July 2011-June 2014Deliver patient centered treatment, evaluate, and educate patients and families in acute care rehaband ambulatory setting and coordinate their care with interdisciplinary team for safe discharge.Administer daily occupational therapy evaluations for clients of varied ages and diagnosis to formulate goals and develop individualized treatment plansProvide daily bed-side treatment using different treatment approaches and techniques including but not limited to neuro-muscular re-education, Activity of Daily Life (ADL) re-training, functional transfers and use of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)Collaborate with clients, family, and interdisciplinary staff for holistic approach to careUtilize computerized documentation system to complete daily documentation and assessments in a timely manner so information is available to all medical personnelComplete chart reviews using Epic system and access Electronic Health Record (EHR)Recommend, train and provide clients with Home exercise programs and appropriate DME as needed to increase safety and independence in activities of daily livingProvide outpatient coverage, evaluating and implementing treatment plans, presenting documentation and reassessments needed in accordance with patients health planEDUCATIONKean University Union, NJMaster of Science in Occupational Therapy January 2011Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyHONORS/SKILLSInducted in 2024 Edition of Marquis Whos WhoSpeaks conversational Spanish |
