Adria Bloom

Experience

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  Open Space Institute

  Jun 1998 - Mar 2002

  Program Associate/Database Consultant
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  RedWall Dance Theatre

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2006

  Dancer

  Dancer and performer.

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  Aon Consulting

  Jan 2004 - May 2007

  Administrative Assistant
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  NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  Volunteer: Outpatient OT Department: Hands (60 hours completed)

  Observed evaluations and treatment; assisted with physical agent modalities, patient interaction, and splint making.

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  Audubon Avenue Clinic

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2008

  Mental Health: Level I Fieldwork

  • Co-led knitting, exercise, cooking, health, and current events groups in an outpatient mental health program.

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  Fort Washington Men’s Shelter, New York, NY

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Mental Health: Level II Fieldwork

  • Evaluated and treated residents in Mental Illness Chemical Abuse homeless shelter.• Designed and led self-education group and collaborated with social work and recreational therapy staff.

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  The Hebrew Home for the Aged At Riverdale

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2008

  Physical Disabilities: Level I Fieldwork

  • Observed, treated, and evaluated older adults in a rehabilitation/long-term care facility.

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  Jarvie Commonweal Service

  Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

  Gerontology: Level I Fieldwork

  • Performed home visits for elderly clients and recommended adaptive equipment under OT supervision.• Co-developed tool in collaboration with social work staff to identify client fall risks requiring OT referral.• Co-presented in-service on older adult driving and vision deficits to social work staff.

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  Abbey Brod Rosen, OTR

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2009

  Pediatrics: Level I Fieldwork

  • Observed, treated, and evaluated children with developmental delays in a private sensory integration gym.

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  Mount Sinai Hospital

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Physical Disabilities: Level II Fieldwork

  • Evaluated and treated patients with TBI on acute inpatient rehabilitation unit.• Devised treatment plans, documented patients’ progress, and educated patients and their families.• Presented in-service on Coma Recovery Scale - Revised to inpatient OT staff.

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  Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Staff Occupational Therapist

  • Treated and evaluated patients with orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological deficits in acute inpatient rehab facility.• Facilitated goal identification and achievement, performed chart reviews, documented patient progress, and educated patients and families regarding compensatory techniques during BADLs, IADLs, and functional transfers.• Participated in interdisciplinary team rounds to determine patient progress and discharge planning.• Created new systems that enhanced team efficiency and increased communication among team therapists. Show less

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  Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2024

  • Supervised a team of over 25 occupational therapists for an outpatient practice providing in-home care to older adults • Interviewed, hired, onboarded, and trained new hires regarding evaluation, treatment, and documentation using Clinicient EMR • Facilitated communication and resolved issues among patients, caregivers, and therapists • Collaborated with departmental directors to create sound, evidence-based COVID-19 protocols to ensure patient and employee safety • Developed internal documentation protocols to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across disciplines • Initiated and co-implemented internal salary restructuring for improved clarity and transparency• Co-created supervisory and mentoring opportunities for therapists • Fostered intra-departmental communication through regular virtual meetings and treatment collaboration • Spearheaded patient interpretation program, identifying cost-effective interpretation services for company-wide use Show less · Train and onboard new occupational therapists in appropriate use of Clinicient EMR.· Perform periodic review of occupational therapists’ documentation to ensure quality and facilitate reimbursement of services.· Observe supervisees’ therapy sessions and provide verbal and written feedback to improve treatment efficacy and consistency.· Field questions from supervisees regarding evaluation and treatment protocols, documentation, client issues.· Facilitate communication between patients / caregivers and therapists. Show less

  • Director of Occupational Therapy

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Occupational Therapist

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2024

  • Occupational Therapy Supervisor

    Apr 2018 - Feb 2022