Casey Grant

Experience

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  Fieldwork Experience

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Level I & II

  Level II: PediatricsWheeler Clinic, Plainville CT Jan. 2012- Apr. 2013Level II: Physical Dysfunction Apr. 2013 – Jun. 2013Johnson Memorial Hospital: Evergreen Health Care CenterStafford Springs CTLevel I: Pediatrics Connecticut Children’s Place, East Windsor CT Jan. 2012- May 2012Level I: Mental HealthBoys & Girls Club, Shelton CT June 2012- Aug. 2012Level I: GeriatricsMark Twain Congregate Living, Enfield CT Sept. 2012- Dec. 2012Rebuilding Together, Hartford CT Sept. 2012- Nov. 2012 Show less

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  Wheeler Clinic

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Primary Diagnoses:Conduct disorderSchizophrenia/ Schizoid personality disorderBi-Polar I IIAutism/ PDD NOSEmotional disturbancesAnxiety/ DepressionNeurodevelopmental disordersCognitive DelaysMotor Praxis DelaysVestibular dysfunctionsPrimary Job responsibilities:ADL training sessions (group & individual sessions)Community re-entry group sessions Job skills groupHandwriting/ Fine motor development (group & individual sessions)Gross motor developmental sessions (both individual & group)Sensory Integration training (group & individual sessions)In depth documentation of all sessionsIn depth progress notes required by Wheeler Clinic, and School DistrictWriting and updating caseload IEP's, with attendance and presentation at each IEP meeting Re-evaluation testing, documentation, and presentation of data for triennial meetingsImplementation and interpretation of standardized assessments. (Results presented to school administrators of Wheeler clinic, designated School district, attending therapists, and family members.)Daily attendance and participation in interdisciplinary TEAM meetings Show less

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  EmpRes Healthcare Management, LLC

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Primary Diagnoses:Total Knee ReplacementTotal Hip ReplacementCOPD exacerbationPneumoniaCancerStrokeSpinal Cord InjuriesBone FracturesAmputationsPrimary Job Responsibilities:OT screeningStandard OT intake evaluationMMT/ ROM evaluation and re-evaluationWeekly progress note writing for Medicare and other third party payersLTG/STG writingADL re-trainingStrength/endurance trainingVestibular retrainingSplintingWound care & skin inspection training (S/P CVA, SCI, Amputations)Mobility training/ transfer trainingWheel chair trainingHome evaluations Show less

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  Med Travelers

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  -Functional independence: eating, bathing, toileting, homemaking, cooking-Maintenance of wellness: dressing and grooming-Prevention of further disability: home assessments and modifications, adaptive equipment-Increasing safety awareness-126 bed facility.-Productivity standards 85-95%Common Diagnoses:-Stroke-Traumatic Brain Injury-Spinal Cord Injury-Cancer-Degenerative joint diseases-Central Nervous system disorders-Total Knee replacements-Total Hip replacements Show less -Functional independence: eating, bathing, toileting, homemaking, cooking-Maintenance of wellness: dressing and grooming-Prevention of further disability: home assessments and modifications, adaptive equipment-Increasing safety awareness-144 bed facility-Productivity standards 85-95%Common Diagnoses:-Stroke-Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease-Peripheral neuropathies-Hand disorders/deformities-Genetic Disorders-Failure to thrive-COPD-CAD-Pulmonary effusion Show less

  • Occupational Therapist at Oroville Sub acute Hospital

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Occupational Therapist

    Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
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  LifeHOUSE Properties

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Primary responsibilities:Facilitated ADL partificpation and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness. Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability. Instructed patients in safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment. Reviewed physicians referrals and patient medical records to formulate the best course of treatment. Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities. Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress, and planned re-evaluations. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.-Stroke Recovery, heavily based on neuro-plastic techniques, and neuro-rehabilitation.-SCI -Heart Attack Recovery-Hip Fractures-Hip Replacement-Knee Replacemen Show less Primary responsibilities:Facilitated ADL partificpation and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness. Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability. Instructed patients in safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment. Reviewed physicians referrals and patient medical records to formulate the best course of treatment. Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities. Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress, and planned re-evaluations. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.-Stroke Recovery, heavily based on neuro-plastic techniques, and neuro-rehabilitation.-SCI -Heart Attack Recovery-Hip Fractures-Hip Replacement-Knee Replacement Show less

  • Occupational Therapist

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  • Occupational Therapist

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Reflectx Services

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Occupational Therapist

  -Administer Evaluations, review findings and create a POC-Openly communicated with MD, Nursing staff, and CNA staff to provide excellent care-Continuous assessment of patients’ strengths, limitations, and functional abilities -Functional independence training: eating, bathing, toileting, homemaking, cooking-Maintenance of wellness: dressing and grooming-Prevention of further disability: home assessments and modifications, adaptive equipment assessment and training, DME assessment and training-Neuro-re-education techniques-Safety assessments and training Show less

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  Select Medical

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  PRN Occupational Therapist

  -Administer Evaluations, review findings and create a POC-Openly communicated with MD, Nursing staff, and CNA staff to provide excellent care-Continuous assessment of patients’ strengths, limitations, and functional abilities -Functional independence training: eating, bathing, toileting, homemaking, cooking-Maintenance of wellness: dressing and grooming-Prevention of further disability: home assessments and modifications, adaptive equipment assessment and training, DME assessment and training-Neuro-re-education techniques-Safety assessments and training Show less

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  Ardor Health Solutions - The Healthcare Staffing Source

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Occupational Therapist
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  Hillsborough School District

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  School-Based OT

  Hillsborough School District Hillsborough, CATravel- Occupational Therapist (School-Based)-Reassemble and advance current OT department-Plan and implement daily treatment sessions -Communicate with case managers, classroom teachers, parents, and SPOT team regarding student progression-Administer assessments, score, and report data -Update IEP for annual and triennial reporting periods-Provide educational, and environmental modifications as needed, to promote academic success-Provide consultation services to students, and IEP teams, to monitor students progress-Provide recommendations for services for IEP, and 504 plans-Consult with ABA behaviorist teams, to update and draft BIP Show less

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  Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Travel Occupational Therapist

  -Provided discreet trial training (DTT), incidental teaching and level systems, in order to develop students fine motor skills-Provided transition education to help each student establish and work toward career and life goals. Daily living skills instruction and vocational services were implemented in order to assist with Spectrum’s transition service program. -Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques for emotional and sensory regulation, in order to participate to the fullest extent possible within an educational setting. -Provided direct consultative services with Classroom staff, and other educational disciplines, in order to to facilitate and implement Occupational Therapy services and techniques. - Diagnoses treated: Autism spectrum disorders, PDD NOS, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar I,II, Emotional Disturbances, Borderline Personality Disorders. Show less

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  Kindred at Home

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Contract Home Health Occupational Therapist

  -Conduct and administer initial assessments and evaluations for the purpose of establishing a Plan of Care.-Administered standardized assessments for the purpose of establishing Medicare eligibility and continued service.-Assessment of patients eligibility to transition to Hospice Care and End of Life Services-Edema management-Wound Care management- Cardiac Rehabilitation and management through exercise and Medication management-Caregiver training in safety procedures and ergonomic principles within the home environment-Administer and monitor home exercise program-Administration of Physical Agent Modalities for treatment of pain, decrease range of motion, and lymphedema management.-TBI, SCI, and stroke management-Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, and Parkinsonian Disorders-Proficient in OASIS documentation, charting, and billing Show less

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  Hood Canal School District

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Teletherapy Contract therapist

  -Plan and implement daily treatment sessions -Communicate with case managers, classroom teachers, parents, and SPOT team regarding student progression-Administer assessments, score, and report data -Update IEP for annual and triennial reporting periods-Provide educational, and environmental modifications as needed, to promote academic success-Provide consultation services to students, and IEP teams, to monitor students progress-Provide recommendations for services for IEP, and 504 plans-Consult with ABA behaviorist teams, to update and draft BIP Show less

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  Kindering

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  E.I Occupational Therapist

  Early Intervention TherapistMotor TherapistFeeding Therapist-Established Tele-intervention Program at Kindering, and trained 200+ staff at training conference at Ba’hai Conference Center in October, 2017-Provide ongoing training in telemedicine to Kindering Speech pathologists, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, and Educators-Provide Occupational Therapy training inservices to facilities serving children with special needs-Plan and implement treatment sessions in Child’s natural environment-Complete treatment sessions using Parent Coaching Model-Discuss progress with Pediatrician and other members of the transdisciplinary team-Support children with G-tube feeding-Support children with feeding challenges with ASD-Support children with motor delays-Support children with expressive/receptive language delays-Support children with Sensory Processing Disorder-Assess and order appropriate orthotic devices for children-Support families of babies transitioning out of NICU home-Complete transitional reports for children entering the school district Show less

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  Grant Therapy Services

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

  Practice Manger and Owner
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  Bastion Apparel Inc

  Feb 2024 - now

  Business Owner