Smita J. Patel

Experience

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  Preschool at Evening Rose with Children's Home Society of Florida

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Early Childhood Educator

  Lead teaching assistant in the 1 year old classroom of 13 toddlers as an early childhood educator, full time.

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  Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Therapy Aide (Floater)

  Aided Occupational Therapists in setup, preparatory activities, and learned treatment designs for children 6 weeks to 5 years.

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  Kidz Korner

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Fieldwork Level I, Outpatient, School- Based Pediatrics. • Observed, designed, and implemented treatment programs to ensure optimal occupational performance for children, birth to 18 years. • Common diagnoses: DD, Down Syndrome, Autism, LD, ADHD, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

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  HealthSouth

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Fieldwork Level I, Adult, Rehabilitation. • Utilized Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to evaluate individuals with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and mental conditions in an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.• Evaluated and designed treatment programs to promote health and wellness in adults with conditions of CVA, TBI, etc.

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  The Kearney Center

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Fieldwork Level I, Community Mental Health. • Designed and conducted a 6-week group protocol called “Building a Better You” for the homeless using a community model approach. • The program featured goal setting, time management, stress management, self-empowerment, job skills, sleep hygiene, and home transitional groups to improve the quality of life of participants.

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  Kindred Healthcare

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Fieldwork Level II, Adult, Long-Term Acute Care.• Evaluated, designed, and implemented functional interventions for adults with physical and mental dysfunctions.• Presented an individualized case study regarding a client with Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA). • Designed home program on diaphragmatic exercises and breathing techniques for clients with cardiopulmonary conditions.

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  Therakids Plus, Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Fieldwork Level II, Outpatient Pediatrics, Home-Based, Community.• Evaluated, designed, and applied functional interventions to maximize occupational performance for children. • Common diagnoses: DD, Down Syndrome, Autism, CP, LD, oral motor dysfunction, and sensory processing disorders.• Common assessments: SP, SIPT, MVPT-4, Beery VMI, BOT-2, and PDMS.• Trained in use of ClinicSource documentation system. • Collaborated with health care professionals to set up and teach telecommunication on devices for in-services and team meetings. Show less

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  Lori McCoy Therapy, LLC

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Evaluated, designed and implemented goals and interventions to maximize occupational performance for children.• Common diagnoses: Down Syndrome, Autism, CP, oral motor dysfunction, sensory processing disorders, DD, and LD.• Common assessments: BDI-II and HELP checklist.• Trained in Fusion web clinic documentation system.• Collaborated with health care professionals, parents and teachers to ensure optimal carry over and performance.

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  Health Planning Council

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  - Community based early intervention occupational therapist with gulf coast early steps.- Evaluation, IFSP development, treatment and implementation of plan of care.- Billing via online UF data system. - Working with families and children with various diagnoses and delays.

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  Easterseals Central Texas

  May 2022 - Feb 2023

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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  Abilities Pediatric Therapy

  Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

  Pediatric Occupational Therapist