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Maggie Anderson, OTR/L

Maggie Anderson, OTR/L

Personal Care Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Occupational Therapist at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Education

    • University of Kansas Medical Center

      2017 - 2020
      Master Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3rd year

      Activities and Societies: Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), and Student Government Council (SGC)

    • Missouri Western State University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Health & Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Phi Epsilon Kappa, Missouri Western Honors League, Alpha Chi, Honors Program, and Center for Academic Support

  • Experience

    • The Whole Person

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
      Personal Care Assistant

      - Provided in-home assistance through graded participation in activities of daily living to two women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. - Developed work schedules for other members of the caretaking team.

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Occupational Therapy Intern

      - Provided occupation and biomechanical-based interventions to the veteran population via an outpatient clinic. - Utilization of modalities including paraffin, fluidotherapy, and ultrasound to assist with pain management. - Fitted and educated patients on a variety of splints and adaptative equipment to improve occupational performance and participation. - Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals and family members to ensure continuity and quality of care. Show less

    • University of Kansas Medical Center

      May 2019 - May 2020

      Kitty Reed Scholarship recipient - Taught material to health professional students during structured lab time and designed/graded exams with a focus on professional development and learning.- Responsible for ensuring the safety and management of the lab in conjunction with other staff.Participated in this job in the summer of 2018 and 2019.

      • Master of Occupational Therapy Student

        May 2017 - May 2020

      • Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant

        May 2019 - Jul 2019

    • Summit Care Inc.

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
      Occupational Therapy Intern

      - Provided evidence-based, individualized evaluations and treatments for a geriatric population with a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions. - Assessed and modified wheelchair positioning to ensure maximum participation in I/ADL’s, comfort, and safety. - Established rapport with patients and families through therapeutic use of self, motivational interviewing, active listening, and coaching techniques.- Educated patients, families, and staff in environmental and activity modifications to ensure safety and successful discharge planning. Show less

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Jul 2020 - now
      Occupational Therapist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LSVT BIG

      LSVT Global, Inc.
      Dec 2019

    • Basic Life Support Certification

      American Heart Association
      Dec 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maggie Anderson, OTR/L
      Recipient of Kathlyn Reed Occupational Therapy Scholarship - 2017
    • Awarded to Maggie Anderson, OTR/L
      Exercise Science Major of the Year Missouri Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Nov 2015
    • Awarded to Maggie Anderson, OTR/L
      Patricia McSwegin Research Award Runner-Up Missouri Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Nov 2014 Awarded presented to excellent student research.