Archie Patel

Occupational Therapist with hands-on experience managing a high-volume upper-extremity caseload, including post-operative hand, wrist, and shoulder repairs, fracture management, tendinitis, and peripheral nerve conditions. Skilled in off-the-shelf orthosis selection and fitting, joint mobilization, manual therapy, edema and scar management, and progressive therapeutic exercise. Seeking to bring evidence-based, patient-centered hand therapy care to the Therapy Team.

Occupational Therapist at ATI Physical Therapy (2024-08 – Present)

• Manage a high-volume caseload of upper-extremity patients, providing evidence-based evaluations and individualized postoperative treatment plans for hand fractures, shoulder rotator cuff repairs, and humeral fractures.
• Treat pre- and post-operative peripheral nerve conditions (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome) and tendinopathies (lateral/medial epicondylitis) using manual therapy, nerve gliding, and progressive loading.
• Recommend and fit off-the-shelf orthoses, including wrist cock-up splints, counterforce/epicondylitis braces, and finger splints, and apply edema/scar management techniques to support healing.
• Perform joint mobilization and soft tissue/manual therapy, and design progressive therapeutic exercise programs, adapting treatment as patients advance through post-surgical protocols.
• Collaborate with referring orthopedic surgeons to align treatment planning with surgical protocols and optimize functional outcomes.

Research Student Worker at ReFresh Lab (University of Southern California) (2023-08 – 2024-05)

• Analyzed research data and completed literature reviews using Covidence for the neurological population.
• Adjusted daily assignments and job responsibilities to assist the research team in meeting deadlines.
• Completed data extraction for report writing and assisted with manuscript preparation.

Occupational Therapist at Kalina Health and Community Services (Independent Contractor) (2023-04 – 2023-06)

• Completed comprehensive functional capacity assessments for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) participants and provided recommendations for intervention, including prescription of assistive technology and/or environmental modifications.
• Advocated for participants to enable access to suitable funding to receive the support required for independent functioning.

Occupational Therapist at Access Foundation (Full-Time) (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Assessed NDIS participants for needs, designed therapy plans, and advocated on their behalf.
• Facilitated patient-centered ongoing therapy for a diverse range of participants, including those with neurological conditions, ASD, and psychosocial challenges, leading to substantial improvements in well-being.
• Utilized clinical reasoning skills to support participants ages 3 to 100 across home modifications (complex and simple), equipment prescriptions, and assistive technology.
• Prepared comprehensive written reports and adhered to NDIS requirements to help participants access suitable funding to receive support needed to achieve goals.

Occupational Therapist (Full-time) at Geraldton Regional Hospital (2022-01 – 2022-07)

• Case managed clients by completing initial assessments, admission letters, referrals to specific disciplines, therapy plans, interventions, and discharge letters to sustain patients' independence at home.
• Prevented unnecessary hospitalizations by working across the Transition Care Program and Day Therapy Unit team; liaised with funding bodies and provided clinical justifications to acquire equipment, essential services, and home modifications.
• Created individualized home exercise programs and consulted via telehealth to achieve strong outcome measures.
• Completed pre-tele-geriatric assessments and presented results to geriatricians via video consultation to facilitate discussion during the geriatric clinic.

Occupational Therapist (Full-time) at Allegro Therapy (2021-10 – 2021-12)

• Executed NDIS Initial Functional Capacity Assessments for clients to secure funding to support progress toward goals.
• Delivered evidence-based practice to identify low- and high-risk assistive technology needs and produced reports enabling clients to maintain safety and independence in daily living tasks.
• Assessed home environments for home modification reports to support clients' self-care activities.

Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) at Plena Healthcare (2020-10 – 2021-10)

• Directed annual reviews for residents, including comprehensive functional assessments, transfers and mobility reviews, seating reviews, wheelchair prescriptions, and personalized exercise programs.
• Created individualized care plans for staff to improve residents' quality of life, considering positioning, mealtime assistance, and night-time routines.
• Developed and implemented staff training for patient safety during power outages.
• Supervised two third-year OT students to support their clinical development.

Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) at Royal Australian Airforce Association (RAAFA) (2020-02 – 2021-09)

• Administered ACFI (Aged Care Funding Instrument) assessments (Cornell Depression Scale, MOCA, PAS, OT report) and developed individualized care plans for residents.
• Conducted 1:1 individualized sessions and other occupational therapy interventions per referral.
• Directed therapy assistants in engaging patients in funded interventions per ACFI guidelines and managed complex pain management interventions.

Occupational Therapist (Part-time) at Fremantle Hospital (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Prioritized caseload in the Orthopedic ward, completed initial occupational therapy interviews with patients, and educated patients on posterior hip precautions as required.
• Managed a neurological rehabilitation ward caseload of 3-4 patients, planning overall treatment plans using clinical reasoning to provide patient-centered care.
• Facilitated therapeutic groups, such as the breakfast group and upper-limb group, continually grading prompting levels and exercises for 7-8 patients.

Post-Professional Master's in Occupational Therapy – University of Southern California (2023-08 – 2024-05)

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honors) – Curtin University (2016-02 – 2019-02)