Anthony Valencia

Experience

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  3 WINS Fitness

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Group Fitness Instructor

  -Developed and instructed safe, creative and progressive exercise routines appropriate for all levels of fitness.-Provided guidance for 20+ new volunteers on how to lead a group and create exercise programs

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  California State University, Los Angeles

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  -Hands on experience training spinal cord injury patients-Provide modifications necessary to allow participation in exercises to improve range of motion, strength and endurance -Facilitated the creation of an on campus fitness program for students and staff/faculty-Developed and led exercise programs for all levels of fitness-Provided guidance for new instructors on how to lead a group and create exercise programs

  • Fitness Trainer (Dream Project)

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Program Instructor (Eagle Functional Interval Training)

    Jan 2017 - May 2018
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  Adventist Health White Memorial

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Senior Fitness Instructor

  -Lead and instruct 20+ seniors through a functional exercise program to increase range of motion, strength, balance, and cardiovascular endurance-Provided guidance to 15+ new volunteers on how to properly execute and lead exercise programs for this population

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  Pasadena Senior Center

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Group Senior Fitness Lead Instructor

  -Created and lead hour long exercise sessions with therapeutic and strengthening exercises.-Lead group senior exercise classes for over 75+ seniors along with promotion of the program. -Trained 15 new volunteers on how to lead sessions with proper cues and exercise execution.

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  ALTAMED MEDICAL GROUP EL MONTE

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Physical Activity Specialist (PAS) STOMP Instructor

  -Lead group-exercise based classes for at high-risk youth with potential health complications-Performed exercise curriculum integrating weekly foci: Cardiovascular fitness, Muscular Endurance, Sports-Implemented activities in the form of exercise to decrease any progressions of possible health risks

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  Trellis Rx

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  Mental Health Level 1A Fieldwork

  Skilled Nursing Facility: shadowed occupational therapist during evaluations and treatments, assisted with exercise program, bed mobility and transfers.

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  Stanbridge University

  May 2020 - May 2020

  Physical Disabilities Level 1B Fieldwork: Stanbridge Virtual FW Experience

  -Completed OT evaluation documentation and treatment notes and goal planning on OT treatment sessions with clients in ICU, Home Health, and SNF settings with various conditions (CVA, Parkinson's Disease, MS, TBI)-Observed and analyzed multiple live telehealth sessions and developed treatment plans and goals for observed clients

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  Stanbridge University

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  Pediatric Level 1C Fieldwork: Stanbridge Virtual FW Rotation

  -Created treatment plans for toddlers and school-age children, practiced documentation for observed clients and planned mock telehealth sessions.-Observed OT evaluations, treatments, and goal planning on OT treatment sessions with clients in Clinic (Early Intervention), home, and CCS settings.-Observed Sensory Integration and behavior-based strategies and fine motor hand skills followed by creating treatment plans support self-regulation and promote grasp pattern development.

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  Meraki Rehab Partners

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Level IIA Occupational Therapy Fieldwork: Meraki Rehab Skilled Nursing Facility

  -Treated 8-10 patients/day with neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiovascular, diabetic and memory diagnoses; CVA, COPD, post COVID-19, hip surgery, LE amputation and dementia- Completed evaluations, administered and interpreted assessments such as Modified Barthel Index and Functional Arm Reach Test, established plans of care, performed skilled treatments and completed discharge plans with appropriate time management skills-Implemented knowledge in personal training to target lifestyle modification, improve overall strength and endurance, and proper body mechanics to enhance independence with ADLs Show less

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  Cedars-Sinai

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Level IIB Occupational Therapy Fieldwork: Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Hand Therapy

  -Managed a caseload of 5-9 clients/day with orthopedic diagnoses such as carpal tunnel syndrome/release, trigger finger/release, De Quervain's, Dupuytren's/post-surgery, TFCC tears, postoperative/distal radial fractures, cubital tunnel syndrome/release, finger fractures, tendon lacerations/repairs, osteo/arthritis, amputations, burns and overuse conditions-Completed evaluations, administered and interpreted assessments consisting of QuickDASH, range of motion using a goniometer, manual muscle testing with grip and pinch dynamometer, dexterity testing with Purdue Pegboard Test, Box and Blocks, Nine-Hole Peg Test, Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test and sensory testing using two-point discrimination and tactile recognition -Patient care consisted of manual therapy using soft tissue mobilization, scar tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, distraction techniques and manual stretching, therapeutic exercises to address range of motion, strengthening and activity tolerance, and modalities such as hot packs, icing, ultrasound, fluidotherapy and kinesiotaping and orthosis fabrications such as volar and dorsal thumb spicas, resting hand splints, wrist cockups, and finger splints; all of these techniques were utilized to improve functional independence required for daily occupations-Created client-centered treatment plans and home exercise program based on deficits and current level of function with appropriate guidance and upgrade or downgrades, as needed Show less

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  ALHAMBRA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LP

  Apr 2022 - now

  Occupational Therapist

  -Manage caseload of 8-10 patients/day with varying diagnoses consisting of stroke, orthopedic injuries, post-joint replacements, amputations, cancer, brain injuries, cardio-pulmonary, metabolic, dementia-Complete 1-3 evaluation on any given day and administer standardized assessments such as Barthel Index/Modified Barthel Index, ROM, MMT, Arm Curl Test, Functional Reach Test, TUG Test-Perform weekly Progress Reports, monthly Recertifications, initiate Restorative Nursing Programs through collaboration with Restorative Nursing Assistants, and complete quarterly and annual evaluations -Treatment interventions based off patient centered approach through graded use of therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, and neuromuscular reeducation to address deficits that limit independence; with the goal of increasing participation in preferred task by enhancing functional tolerance, trunk stability and mobility, muscle flexibility and joint mobility, dynamic balance while sitting or standing, safety awareness, maintain precautions, and use of DME/AD as needed to return home with PLOF or as close as possible-Collaboration with a multidisciplinary approach for best patient care, with Occupational Therapy Assistants Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, CNAs, LVNs, administrators, social workers, dietary, and medical doctors to optimize health of patient with each session Show less