Lauren Thomas OTD

Experience

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  Alpha Omicron Pi, Theta Beta

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  President
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  University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  Occupational Therapy Aide

  • Assist occupational and physical therapists with direct and indirect therapy activities for patients with neurological impairments• Demonstrate competency in preforming topical modalities, and range of motion• Responsible for the transportation of patients, light housekeeping, assistance with ADL needs, and community re-integration• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families• Participate in professional growth and development through educational programs, and in-service meetings Show less

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  Baltimore City Public Schools

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  -Assess students with a variety of physical and developmental concerns to determine the need for school-based services and to recommend adaptations and/or modifications that supports -Strong background working with clients with mitochondrial disorders, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, and Autism-Manage services in a multitude of settings (home-hospital, early intervention, and public school, including district Autism program)-Establish and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), an Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Individual Service Plans (ISP), and 504 Plans-Provide therapeutic services that incorporate research based and evidence based practices-Demonstrate effective organizational skills to maintain timely documentation for a full caseload-Participate in staff meetings as active member of school IEP team-Provide professional consultation to staff and caretakers, especially for assistive/adaptive equipment-Lead community integration fieldtrips to maximize student functioning outside of the school setting-Supervise Level I and Level II occupational therapy students Show less

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  Epic Health Services, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - May 2018

  Out-patient Occupational Therapist

  - Assess pediatric clients with a variety of physical, medical, and developmental concerns to determine the need for out-patient services- Recommend adaptations and/or modifications that support the home or community setting- Implement client-centered therapy intervention to assist pediatric clients achieve independence with daily living skills- Provide therapeutic services to improve, develop, and restore fine motor skills, upper extremity strength, and eye-hand coordination- Establish individual pediatric home exercise programs and train caregivers on implementation of home exercises program Show less

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  Holly A Nelson Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLC

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Private Occupational Therapist

  - Provide home-based occupational therapy assessments to clients with coordination, proximal stability, and motor control concerns- Effectively communicate with family members to review assessment findings- Deliver direct services in the context of the child’s natural environment

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  Boston Public Schools

  Sept 2019 - now

  Occupational Therapist
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  Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

  Jan 2022 - now

  ACOTE Roster of Accreditation Evaluators (RAE)

  Assist in evaluating the compliance of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs with ACOTE Accreditation Standards through on-site evaluations and online reviews. This work provides ACOTE with the essential information to make accreditation decisions and ensure the competency of future occupational therapy practitioners.

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  Gannon University

  Jan 2023 - now

  Post-Professional Capstone Advisor