Audrey Antolak

Motivated new graduate occupational therapist with relevant clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and upper extremity orthopedics, seeking a full-time position in an adult acute care setting.

Doctoral Capstone at Shining Hope Farms (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Project: Led the ground-up development of a clinical program in collaboration with cross-disciplinary colleagues, producing training modules, activity protocols, and educational materials for caregivers.
• Experience: Assisted in delivery of OT evaluation and intervention in an outpatient pediatric setting, targeting sensory processing, motor development, and functional independence across a range of diagnoses.

Level IIB Fieldwork at St. Josephs Hospital North (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Managed 6–9 patients daily in acute care, evaluating and treating adults with stroke, TBI, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and orthopedic conditions using Cerner PowerChart.
• Conducted functional assessments (ADLs, cognition, MMT, sensory testing) and delivered interventions including ADL retraining, energy conservation, neuromuscular reeducation, and caregiver education to support safe discharge.

Level IIA Fieldwork at Chicago Metro Hand Therapy (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Maintained 9–12 patient daily caseload under CHT supervision, managing conservative and post-operative conditions including extensor tendon repairs, fractures, DeQuervain's, CTS, rotator cuff repairs, and arthritis.
• Fabricated custom orthoses and applied therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, e-stim, BTE) to address pain, scar management, strength, and functional performance.

Level IC Fieldwork - Inpatient Rehabilitation at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (2025-03 – 2025-05)

Fitness Center Manager at Gannon University (2023-08 – 2026-08)

• Oversaw operations of the fitness center, including staff scheduling, maintaining a safe facility, and facilitating communication between the Director of Operations and Human Resources.

Rehabilitation Aide at Paxxon Healthcare (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Assisted occupational, physical, and speech therapists in an assisted living and memory care unit.
• Implemented personal exercise programs, led group exercise classes, performed insurance verifications, and facilitated communication with residents' families and caregivers.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate in Occupational Therapy – Gannon University (2026-08)

B.A. in Biology – Benedictine University (2021-12)