Kari Gabor
Occupational Therapist
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Kersey, Township of Fox, ElkMember since September 1, 2022
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About
With a doctorate degree of occupational therapy, bachelors of science in Exercise Science, and a passion for helping people, I have both the skill set and professional background necessary to dive deep into the occupational therapy field. As a motivated, hard working team player with excellent communication, I envision an exciting future in the industry.
Experience
Doctoral Capstone Experience, Glade Run – Transitions Program January - April 2022
Zelienople, PA
- Planned client centered individual and group-based interventions for young adults with developmental disabilities
- Implemented interventions to facilitate the development of vocational life skills needed for a successful and independent transition to adulthood
- Presented to upcoming doctoral of occupational therapy students on experiences and outcomes of working in the transitions setting
Clearfield, PA
- Evaluated and implemented treatments in the outpatient setting
- Demonstrated proficient time management skills to treat multiple patients at a time and complete documentation
- Worked alongside a certified hand therapist to encounter a variety of post-op hand procedures and diagnoses such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, arthritis, and fractures of forearm and digits
- Modified treatment based on patient performance, diagnosis, and procedure protocol
- Demonstrated proficient use of physical agent modalities such as paraffin, moist heat, ultrasound, iontophoresis, and E-stim
Clearfield, PA
- Demonstrated great flexibility by switching between inpatient and outpatient settings
- Evaluated and treated a variety of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Determined appropriate client centered treatment for a variety of diagnoses and conditions including developmental delays, strokes, joint replacements, COPD, heart attacks, fractures, and generalized weakness
- Educated patients and caregivers on joint precautions and energy conservation techniques following hip and knee joint replacements
- Modified treatments according to patient needs and performance
- Demonstrated proficient use of two documentation systems
Education
Slippery Rock University, doctor of occupational therapy