Ashley McPhail

Experience

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  Campbellton Regional Hospital

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2015

  Occupational Therapist

  • Completed assessment, development and execution of treatment plans, and discharge planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within the context of neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation programs, geriatric and cognitive assessment programs, and acute and long-term care clienteles.• Prescription of wheelchairs and seating systems, therapeutic support surfaces, accessibility equipment, and various physical and cognitive assistive devices.• Completed ADL, medication management, money management, home safety, and prerequisites to driving evaluations and provision of recommendations.• Managed a high-volume caseload and reviewed physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.• Supervised Level II Occupational Therapy student, supervision and delegation of appropriate tasks to rehabilitation assistants, and provision of training and mentoring of new employees. • Development and presentation of mobility and daily life following spinal cord injury session for the Prevention of Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program (2013-2015).• Member of the Stroke Strategy Committee for the implementation of best practice guidelines in inpatient and community care following cerebral vascular accident. Show less

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  Restigouche Hospital Centre

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2012

  Occupational Therapist

  • Provided assessment and treatment for adolescent and adult populations suffering from a range of mental health diagnoses, including schizophrenia, bi-polar, major depression, anxiety, and personality disorders within the New Brunswick Review Board program.• Employed the recovery model of care and community reintegration perspective to development, modification, and administration of treatment plans.• Conducted individual and group therapies with a focus on life skills, leisure activities, self-expression, and relaxation.• Provision of individual progress reports to the New Brunswick Review Board and offered expert testimony for court proceedings.• Assisted in the development and acted as a treating therapist for an inpatient youth program for adolescents with complex developmental, social, and mental health needs. Show less

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  TRAC Group Inc

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Occupational Therapist

  • Assessment and treatment of clients with a wide range of complex orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and traumatic brain injuries, secondary to motor vehicle and other accidents.• Vocational reintegration assessments, resume and cover letter building, interview coaching, return to work planning, cognitive work hardening, and job placement support.• Job demands analysis and ergonomic assessments.• Case management and coordination of services for clients with complex physical and mental health needs. • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.• Effectively communicated with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders, including legal representatives and insurance companies.• Generated detailed assessment and treatment reports and progress notes in a timely manner. Show less

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  Kaymar Rehabilitation Inc

  Mar 2017 - May 2018

  Occupational Therapist Independent Contractor

  • Community based assessment and intervention of clients of the Southeast Local Health Integration Network.• Safety equipment, gait aids, manual and power wheelchair prescription.• Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL, cognitive, and home safety assessment and intervention.• Home modification and accessibility assessment and recommendations.• Fall prevention and energy conservation education, and cognitive and functional compensatory and restorative strategies provided to clients and family Show less

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  Kingston General Hospital

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  • Assessment, intervention/recommendations, client/caregiver education, and safe discharge planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, in an acute care setting (internal medicine, oncology/palliative, acute stroke, and intensive care units). • Prescription of wheelchairs and seating systems, therapeutic support surfaces, accessibility equipment, and various physical and cognitive assistive devices.• Completed ADL and IADL functional assessments and provided recommendations regarding appropriate and safe discharge plans.• Managed a high-volume caseload, reviewed physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.• Referral to rehabilitation programs, community organization and resources, and SELHIN Home and Community Care. Show less

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  Modern OT Occupational Therapy Services

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Occupational Therapist

  • Provides services for private contractors including Veteran’s Affairs Canada, Department of National Defense, and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance providers.• Prescribe equipment recommendations to support clients’ ability to safely and independentlyengage in activities of daily living for self-care, productivity, and leisure.• Performs standardized and functional physical, cognitive, and psychological assessments including MoCA, MMSE, Berg Balance Scale, MMS, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-SADS), Owestry Low Back Pain Index.• Educates clients on energy conservation strategies, sleep hygiene, chronic pain management,stages of mental health recovery, and cognitive strategies, grounding techniques, and mindfulness.• Assessment and treatment of pediatric population to promote fine motor and coordination development, sensory integration, self-regulation, and development of activities of daily living. Show less

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  Horizon Health Network

  Jan 2023 - now

  Occupational Therapist