Milla DeWalch, MOT, OTR/L, FDN-P

Experience

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  Camp Waldemar

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Sponsor/Camp Counselor

  • Instructed 100+ girls, ranging between 8-16 years old• Encouraged, motivated, and guided campers to set goals and supported their achievements

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  Warm Springs Rehab Hospital

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Case Manager Intern

  • Consulted with Case Manager regarding patients’ and families’ needs, concerns, and expectations• Shadowed nursing staff and therapists during rounds to observe medical treatments provided as part of skilled nursing and long-term acute care services

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  Read2Win Literacy Program

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Mentor/Tutor

  • Tutored two first grade students in both English and Spanish written and oral language

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  Camp Fire First Texas

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Child Development Intern

  • Conducted one-on-one and group social-emotional learning activities• Incorporated coursework techniques working with children from infancy to pre-kindergarten age groups• Collaborated on child development theories and practices with Camp Fire First Texas Director

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  Make-A-Wish North Texas

  Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Development Intern

  • Researched patient data to compose wish stories for marketing and public relations publications• Attended meetings with Development Director to network with community supporters to organize fundraising initiatives• Coordinated projects with Development Director for Make A Wish Fort Worth Regional Office

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  Mester Study Abroad

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Student

  • Lived with a Spanish-speaking host family to pursue an academic program in Spanish grammar, communication, reading comprehension, and culture

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  The Children's Rehabilitation Institute of TeletónUSA

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy Intern

  •Supported occupational therapists with patients’ upper extremity strength training and fine motor skills• Helped treat children with special medical needs such as, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, MuscularDystrophy, and hydrocephalus• Translated medical histories for patients, physiatrists, and therapists in English and Spanish

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  Northeast Baptist Hospital

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Occupational Therapy Inpatient Rehabilitation Intern

  • Assisted with adult occupational therapies such as, basic activities of daily living (BADLs),instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive interventions, neuromuscular re-education techniques, and upper extremity strength training• Aided occupational therapists treating adults with special medical needs such as, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, diabetes-related lower limb amputation, stroke, laminectomy (spinal decompression surgery), intestinal obstruction, arthritis, and cardiac rehab Show less

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  New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Patient Care Technician

  • Assisted with occupational and physical therapy treatments including range of motion exercises• Helped in scheduling, transporting and preparation of patients for rehabilitation services• Maintained client files and records

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  Private

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Home Caregiver Aide

  • Aided client recovering from a stroke in her home after discharge from outpatient services • Assisted client with dressing, toileting, grooming, meal preparation, functional mobility and personal/medical appointments among other ADLs and IADLs• Facilitated home program with client provided by occupational and physical therapists

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  Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork IIA Student

  • Performed evaluation and treatment sessions in LTACH and ICU settings under supervision of a fieldwork coordinator• Maintained personal caseload of 6-8 patients (mixture of med/surg and ICU)• Familiarized self with client charts and previous histories prior to sessions• Documented all notes and accessed client charts in paper form• Determined client-centered goals and updated goals based on client progress• Attended and provided OT input in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to report client progress• Collaborated with physical therapists to provide co-treatment sessions Show less

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  Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork IIB Student

  • Performed evaluation and evidence-based treatment sessions for specialized upper extremity orthopedic conditions and post-operative surgeries under the supervision of a fieldwork coordinator• Maintained personal caseload of 10-12 patients per day• Fabricated custom orthoses for various upper extremity orthopedic conditions and post-operative surgeries• Documented all notes and accessed patient charts in electronic computer system• Determined client-centered goals and updated goals based on patient progress Show less

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  Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Occupational Therapist
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  New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Occupational Therapist
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  Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

  Jan 2021 - now

  Outpatient hand therapy and neuro rehabilitation Outpatient hand therapy and neuro rehabilitation In-Patient Rehabilitation

  • Occupational Therapist

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Occupational Therapist

    May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Milla DeWalch Health & Wellness

  Aug 2024 - now

  Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner