Meredith Cilurso, MS, OTR/L

Experience

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  Moss Rehab Camp Independence

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  Counselor

  Responsible for supervising and providing around-the-clock care to adult campers with physical and developmental disabilities.

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  THE ARC OF CAMDEN COUNTY

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Level I Fieldwork

  - Designed and implemented group activities for adult consumers focusing on IADL's, leisure, and social participation.- Collaborated with students and staff to achieve desired group outcomes and ensure consumer safety.

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  SPIN Norcom Community Center

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Level I Fieldwork

  - Designed and implemented treatment for adult client to enhance participation in self-care, IADL's, and volunteer exploration. - Administered appropriate assessments based on client's goals and progress. - Assisted adult client in desired activities within community center to promote social engagement with peers.

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  Good Shepherd Penn Partners

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  Level I Fieldwork
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  Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Level II Fieldwork Experience

  Hand therapy working under the supervision of OTD, CHT.- Conducted evaluations and implemented client-centered treatment based on surgeon protocols- Administered assessments and determined appropriate home exercise programs based on client goals and progress. - Custom Fabrication of hand-based thumb spica, forearm-based thumb spica, wrist cockup, and ulnar gutter orthoses- Proficient in utilization of moist heat packs, ultrasound, paraffin, and cryotherapy

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  Saint Marys Rehabilitation Hospital

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Level II Fieldwork Experience

  - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation with experience in the CVA, neurological and orthopedic units- Competent in use of NMES, Bioness, and InMotion Robot to promote neuromuscular re-education- Consistent collaboration with multidisciplinary team members

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  Saber Healthcare Group

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Occupational Therapist

  - Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members daily to develop and carry out individualized treatment plans to best meet patient needs in preparation for discharge. - Thoroughly documented 500+ evaluations, treatment sessions, progress reports and discharge summaries with consistent use of point of service documentation to exceed efficiency standards. - Maintained a caseload of 8-12 patients daily within Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.- Performed home evaluations to analyze supports and barriers in order to achieve optimal functional outcomes and independence in home setting. Show less

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  Select Rehabilitation

  Sept 2022 - now

  - Performs comprehensive evaluations to assess and develop specialized treatment plans for independent living, personal care and skilled nursing communities within CCRC. - Provides occupation-based interventions including but not limited to Activities of Daily Living, power mobility devices, adaptive equipment and assistive technology, home safety evaluations and restorative rehabilitation to the upper extremity in order to achieve optimal functional outcomes and independence in home setting. - Educates and effectively communicates functional status, plan of care and appropriate recommendations to patients, caregivers and multidisciplinary team members to promote safety and independence.- Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for patients and families.- Assists the Director of Rehabilitation in managing and supervising the rehabilitation department to meet resident needs, the company's fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations Show less

  • Director of Rehabilitation at Pennswood Village

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Occupational Therapist - Director of Rehabilitation Assistant at Pennswood Village

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2024