John Merz, MS, OTR/L

Experience

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  HealthSouth

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Rehabilitation Technician

  -Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Internship: 375 hours completed -Assisted clinical staff with patient needs, prepared wheelchairs for new admissions, transported patients from rooms to rehabilitation gym in a timely manner-Cleaned and maintained all equipment according to established protocol-Communicated patient needs between clinical staff

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  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OF DELAWARE

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Level I Occupational Therapy Student
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  The Barn at Springbrook Farms

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Level I Occupational Therapy Student

  -Level I Fieldwork Placement-Sensory modulation and behavioral strategies utilized in a natural environment on a one-to-one basis-Animal assisted therapy experience

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  CareOne Management LLC

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  Level I Occupational Therapy Student

  -Level I Fieldwork Placement -Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility

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  Advent Therapy Services

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Level II Occupational Therapy Student

  -Vision rehabilitation experience and training with pediatric and adult clients utilizing HTS, SVI, VTS4 software.-Completed vestibular rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.-Utilized behavioral and sensory modulation strategies for skilled intervention with clients aged 0-21.-Presented and demonstrated to therapeutic staff on how to create assistive technology utilizing DIY methodologies.

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  MossRehab

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Level II Occupational Therapy Student

  -Evaluated and treated patients utilizing client-centered approaches and evidence-based practice.-Developed individualized intervention plans, goals, and discharge recommendations for patients with varying degrees of acute and chronic conditions.-Presented to multidisciplinary hospital staff on the topics of aging in place and home modifications.

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  Encore Rehabilitation Services

  Sept 2019 - May 2022

  -Evaluated and provided skilled interventions to clients with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and cardiopulmonary conditions within sub-acute, long-term care and assisted living environments-Recommended specialized equipment, assistive devices and positioning supports and provided staff education and training to support safe skill carry-over.-Created custom splints/orthotics and provided prefabricated splinting recommendations for clients to support contracture management. -Provided environmental modifications for residents facility-wide to reduce fall risk. Show less

  • Occupational Therapist

    Nov 2018 - May 2022

  • Director Of Rehabilitation

    Sept 2019 - May 2020
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  Main Line Health

  Sept 2020 - now

  Occupational Therapist