Katherine Hill

Behavioral Therapist

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North East, Maryland, United States

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About me
Pediatric and Adolescent Occupational Therapist at AbilityKC
Education
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
  2012 - 2015
  Master's degree Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  Activities and Societies: Student Occupational Therapy Association
- The University of Kansas
  2008 - 2012
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
  2008 - 2013
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Occupational Studies
Experience
- Kansas State Autism Waver
  Jun 2012 - Sept 2015
  Behavioral Therapist
  Work under the supervision of an Autism Specialist through the Kansas State Autism Waver. Work with children towards acquiring, retaining, improving, and generalizing the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to successfully live life to the fullest in their home and community.
- The Children's Center for the Visually Impaired
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
  Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
  One week level I fieldwork experience in a pediatric and low vision setting.
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
  Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
  Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Experience
  Two week level I fieldwork experience in inpatient and acute rehabilitation setting.
- University of Kansas Medical Center
  Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
  Research Assistant
  Conducting two research projects through the University of Kansas Occupational Therapy Department involving patients receiving treatment in the blood and marrow transplant unit at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and leisure activities.
- Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
  Level II Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
  A twelve week level II fieldwork placement in the school setting.
- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
  Level II Occupational Therapy Student
  Primary experience on the traumatic brain injury unit with opportunities to observe and treat in other areas including pediatrics, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident, home safety assessments, driving evaluations, and assistive technology.
- Twin Pines Health Care Center
  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
  Occupational Therapist
  Provided client centered interventions focused on increasing or maintaining independence and participation in daily activities in order to allow individuals to live life to the fullest. Supervised certified occupational therapy assistants in executing the occupational therapy plan of care.
- UM Upper Chesapeake Health
  Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
  Occupational Therapist
  • Provided occupational therapy services in the acute care hospital setting on all units of the hospital including orthopedics, medical surgical, stroke, oncology, cardiac/pulmonary, intensive care unit, intermediate care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, emergency department and special care nursery• Developed, established and currently implementing an occupational therapy program in the Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU) providing services primarily for premature infants and infants experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome due to prenatal drug exposure. This program provides individualized developmental care plans, family education, feeding evaluation and interventions, sensory integration/development, massage, tone management and neurodevelopmental evaluations and interventions in order to ensure and promote healthy development. • Rehabilitation representative and committee member for the Pediatric Safety Committee and Special Care nursery Committee. Show less
- Ability KC
  Apr 2017 - now
  Occupational Therapist
  Providing occupational therapy services as a part of a CARF accredited interdisciplinary team to provide therapy services for the pediatric (birth through 18 years old) and adult populations within the Medical Rehabilitation Program. In addition to providing occupational therapy services in our Medical Rehabilitation Program, I have the responsibility of developing and implementing the Beyond Transitions Program designed to build critical life skills needed for successful transition to high school and post high school life in a group setting. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
  Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
  Pennsylvania Board of Occupational Therapy
- NBCOT
  National Board of Occupational Therapy
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Katherine Hill
  UCMC Culture of Excellence Award University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Hospital Dec 2016 Award recognizes team members at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Hospital for embodiment of the culture of excellence philosophy. Nominated for developing and adding occupational therapy services in the special care nursery to benefit premature infants and infants exposed to drugs that support development, feeding, parent education and massage.
- Awarded to Katherine Hill
  University of Kansas Professional Growth Assessment Star Award University of Kansas May 2015 Award recognizes a University of Kansas Master of Occupational Therapy student for embodying the essence of Occupational Therapy in the student’s discussion during the professional growth assessment aimed to assess the student’s understanding and reflection of personal application of critical occupational therapy values.
- Awarded to Katherine Hill
  Stephen Hinkle Award The Occupational Therapy Education Department's Aid and Scholarship Committee Oct 2014 This award originates from Karen’s memorial gifts in Stephen Hinkle’s name to recognize a student with an interest in oncology work/research. This awarded to me for my work and research at the University of Kansas Cancer Center in the blood and marrow transplant unit with the Tiles of Hope Program.