Experience

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  Kenny rogers childrens center

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Occupational therapist

  - Conducts developmental assessments for ages 2-21 with various diagnoses (e.g. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.) in both outpatient and in school settings. Assessments utilized include BOT-2, Beery VMI, Sensory Profile, and Peabody. - Assesses various developmental skills (e.g. fine and gross motor, visual motor, ADLs, and sensory processing) to determine current functioning and participation skills. - Interprets assessments and composes an appropriate treatment plan and goals in collaboration with caregiver, student, and other related members of the treatment team. - Implements treatment plan by utilizing various therapeutic techniques to address areas of function and dysfunction (e.g. cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, sensory processing/modulation, balance, ADLs, handwriting, feeding habits, etc.).- Documents all progress and recordkeeping regarding services to the student (e.g. initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge plan) utilizing Raintree EMR system. - Composes and presents quarterly/annual reports at Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) conferences, discussing student’s present level of function and future goals with parents, teachers, and other members of the educational staff. - Consults with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to address various needs of the student. Show less

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  Life care centers of america

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Occupational therapist

  - Administered initial assessments to clients utilizing standardized testing evaluations (e.g. Barthel Index, Range of Motion, Manual Muscle testing, etc.) and clinical observations. - Interpreted assessments and composed an appropriate treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the client, therapists, and other related members of the treatment team. - Created and implemented plans of care by utilizing various therapeutic techniques to address areas of function and dysfunction (e.g. ADLs, functional transfers, range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, balance, etc.). - Documented all progress and recordkeeping for therapeutic services provided to the client (e.g. initial evaluation and daily treatment notes). Show less

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  The execu|search group

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2021

  - Administers developmental/school-based assessments for ages 5-18 in school settings. Assessments utilized include BOT-2, Beery VMI, Sensory Profile 2, and teacher’s report. - Assesses student’s current sensory processing, handwriting, fine/gross motor, and executive functioning skills during an in-class observation to include in the written report of student’s functional skills in the classroom. - Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to create a comprehensive report of the student’s current abilities and deficiencies. Show less - Working with students in grades K-12 to implement interventions that focus on handwriting, visual perceptual skills, typing skills, and hand and core strengthening skills, in order to improve their classroom performance.- Assesses students’ fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and social and emotional behavior in the classroom via push-in sessions and observations. - Administers the Handwriting Without Tears Screener to establish a baseline for each student and continues to re-assess the progression of the student’s handwriting skills on a quarterly basis. - Documents students’ continuous progress in treatment sessions via daily notes and quarterly reports utilizing the Special Education Student Information System (SESIS). - Consults with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to create a more inclusive and productive environment in the classroom for the student. Show less

  • School-Age Evaluator (K-12) - Occupational Therapy (Contract)

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Contract Occupational Therapist (School-Based) at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Theraplay nyc

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2022

  Pediatric occupational therapist (sensory gym)

  - Conducts developmental assessments for ages 2-10 with various diagnoses (e.g. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, - Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.) in an outpatient setting. - Assessments utilized include BOT-2, Sensory Profile 2, and Peabody. - Evaluates various developmental skills (e.g. fine and gross motor, visual motor, ADLs, and sensory processing) to determine current functioning and participation skills. - Interprets assessments and composes an appropriate treatment plan and goals in collaboration with a caregiver, student, and other related members of the treatment team. - Executes treatment plan by utilizing various therapeutic techniques to address areas of function and dysfunction (e.g. cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, sensory processing/modulation, balance, ADLs, handwriting, etc.).- Documents all progress and recordkeeping regarding services to the student (e.g. daily notes, re-evaluation, annual reports, and discharge plan). Show less

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  Therapeutic resources

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2023

  - Working with students in grades K-12 to implement interventions that focus on handwriting, visual perceptual skills, typing skills, and hand and core strengthening skills, in order to improve their classroom performance.- Assesses students’ fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and social and emotional behavior in the classroom via push-in sessions and observations. - Administers the Handwriting Without Tears Screener to establish a baseline for each student and continues to re-assess the progression of the student’s handwriting skills on a quarterly basis. - Documents students’ continuous progress in treatment sessions via daily notes and quarterly reports utilizing the Special Education Student Information System (SESIS). - Consults with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to create a more inclusive and productive environment in the classroom for the student. Show less

  • Clinical Supervisor and Occupational Therapist

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Contract Occupational Therapist (School-Based) at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2023
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  Nyc department of education

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  School-age evaluator (k-12) - occupational therapy (independent contractor)

  - Administers developmental/school-based assessments for ages 5-18 in school settings. Assessments utilized include BOT-2, Beery VMI, Sensory Profile 2, and teacher’s report. - Assesses student’s current sensory processing, handwriting, fine/gross motor, and executive functioning skills during an in-class observation to include in the written report of student’s functional skills in the classroom. - Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to create a comprehensive report of the student’s current abilities and deficiencies. Show less

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  Making milestones spech and language pathology p.c.

  Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

  Pediatric occupational therapist (sensory gym)

  - Conducts developmental assessments for ages 2-10 with various diagnoses (e.g. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, - Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.) in an outpatient setting. - Assessments utilized include BOT-2, Sensory Profile 2, and Peabody. - Evaluates various developmental skills (e.g. fine and gross motor, visual motor, ADLs, and sensory processing) to determine current functioning and participation skills. - Interprets assessments and composes an appropriate treatment plan and goals in collaboration with a caregiver, student, and other related members of the treatment team. - Executes treatment plan by utilizing various therapeutic techniques to address areas of function and dysfunction (e.g. cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, sensory processing/modulation, balance, ADLs, handwriting, etc.).- Documents all progress and recordkeeping regarding services to the student (e.g. daily notes, re-evaluation, annual reports, and discharge plan). Show less

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  Up wee grow, inc.

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Occupational therapy preschool (cpse) evaluator

  - Administers developmental-based assessments for ages 2-5 in the home or school settings. Assessments utilized include the Peabody (PDMS-2), and Sensory Profile 2 (Caregiver and/or Toddler).- Assesses student’s current sensory processing, pre-writing skills, handwriting, fine/gross motor, and executive functioning skills during an in-class observation to include in the written report of student’s functional skills in the classroom. - Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other related disciplines to create a comprehensive report of the student’s current abilities and difficulties. Show less

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  Wellbound home care

  Feb 2023 - now

  Occupational therapy regional manager

  - Documents pediatric and adult clients’ progress utilizing the HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR system. - Completes pediatric start of care (SOC) and 60-day recertification evaluations. - Creates individualized, occupation-based goals for initial evaluations and recertifications via pediatric and adult clients.- Provides mentorship, supervision, and support to COTAs in assigned regions (Bronx and Queens). - Mentors new graduate clinicians and give guidance when needed via making schedules, treatment plans, behavior management, etc. - Creates Home Exercise Programs (HEP) during initial evaluations for caregivers, COTAs, and Certified Home Health Aides (CHAAs) or HHAs to implement as part of the "Thrive Program". - Created a pediatric homecare "Therapy Starter Kit" that includes numerous essential resources and tools for full-time therapists (e.g., OTRs, COTAs, and PTs) to use in the field. Show less