Experience

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  Northern valley region iii

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Graduate clinician

  Conducted evaluations and occupation-based interventions based on IEP and 504 plans for students grades K-8 with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disorders.Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team regarding adaptive and environmental strategies to support student needs in the classroom.Developed playtime activities to improve functional skills such as gross motor, fine motor, visual-perceptual, and sensory processing skills under the supervision of an OTR/L.

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  Prime rehabilitation services, inc.

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  Occupational therapist

  Completed evaluations and screens to establish client centered goals to maximize functional independence for adult and geriatric population with a wide range of physical and cognitive impairments .Carried out interventions as per established goals to improve functional abilities and provide training for adaptive techniques to complete daily tasks.Communicated with an interdisciplinary team to provide updates and training as appropriate to promote functional independence and safe discharge.Engaged in discharge planning for patient/family education and training and AD/DME ordering for safe discharge Show less

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  Encore rehabilitation services

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2019

  Occupational therapist

  Completed evaluations and interventions to maximize functional independence for adult and geriatric population with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments in subacute, long-term, dementia, and behavioral units.Communicated with interdisciplinary team to determine best POC for maximum functional potential and safe discharge.Assessed sitting posture and body deformities to determine appropriate seating system and made required modifications to promote optimal postural alignment, functional mobility, and social interactions.Engaged in discharge planning for patient/family training for transfers and ADLs, ordering AD/DME, training of HEP/RNP, and provided education on home safety.Completed assessments for contracture management, provided and modified prefabricated splints, and provided caregiver and CNA training of splints to decrease the risk of further contractures and maintain joint integrity.Experience working with patients with extreme behaviors secondary to cognitive and psychological disorders, and mediating environment and treatment plan to facilitate optimal functional performance. Show less

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  Hcr manorcare

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Per diem occupational therapist

  Conduct evaluations and establish client centered goals to maximize functional independence for adult and geriatric population with a wide range of physical and cognitive impairments.Provided client centered interventions with a focus on improving functional skills and promote maximum level of independence.

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  The stepping stones group, llc

  Oct 2019 - now

  Occupational therapist

  Provided OT special services to students pre k-8th grade with a variety of developmental delays, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and behaviors to improve skills needed for increased independence, participation, and success in the classroom.Communicated with child study team, teachers, and parents regarding goals, progress, and POC.Completed daily notes, quarterly, and annual IEP reports based on student progress.Independently and appropriately scheduled student sessions across multiple schools in Newark school district based on IEP mandates, functional levels, and teacher/special services schedules.Conducted OT services via telehealth. Show less