Laura Poleshuck, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, C-AAIS, CPDT-KA

Experience

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  Mary Cariola Children's Center

  Jan 1998 - Aug 2001

  Occupational Therapist

  Provided occupational therapy to children having a wide variety of developmental disabilities, ages two through 17Focused on motor, sensory, self-care, and equipment needs while supporting classroom staff and interdisciplinary team members

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  Per-diem

  Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

  Occupational Therapist

  Provided occupational therapy for patients in the acute rehabilitation unitFocused on ADLs, and motor and perceptual skills needed to leave the hospital setting

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  Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2006

  Supervised 15 occupational therapists and one COTAProvided observations, guidance, evaluations, and report editingSupported agency director in planning and problem-solving, interviewing applicants, and in giving agency-wide presentations Provided occupational therapy for children ages two through 10Completed evaluations, treatment planning, consultation with parents and teachers, and collaboration with all team members for an integrated therapeutic approachLead therapeutic groups for children and/or their parents

  • Occupational Therapy Department Supervisor

    Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

  • Occupational Therapist

    Sept 2001 - Oct 2004
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  Hill Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2014

  Occupational Therapist

  Work with patients in short-term rehabilitation and in long-term care, ages 21 and upFocus on self-care skills, motor skills, and perceptual skills with people having diagnoses such as stroke, dementia, hand contractures, hip and knee replacements, and falls

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  Nazareth University

  Aug 2014 - now

  Clinical Associate Professor