Tracie Dorsey

Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in home care and inpatient rehabilitation, notably at VCU Medical Center. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and implementing adaptive techniques, enhancing patient independence. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate families, ensuring holistic care and successful community reintegration. Strong skills in home modifications and patient advocacy.

Home Care Occupational Therapist at At Home Care/Adoration Home Health (2022-10 – Present)

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, and assess their homes for safety and accessibility.
• Create individualized treatment plans with measurable goals that focus on improving or maintaining skills for daily living.
• Teach adaptive techniques for self-care, like dressing, bathing, and meal preparation, and implement UE HEP to improve strength, coordination, and range of motion.
• Assist with home management tasks and community reintegration, recommend and help patients use adaptive equipment, and suggest necessary home modifications to the home.
• Instruct patients and their caregivers on therapeutic exercises, self-care techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment.
• Confer with physicians and other healthcare professionals on the patient's care plan.
• Document patient progress, write reports, and participate in discharge planning.
• Screen for the need for other disciplines.
• Supervises COTAs and HHAs.
• Educates and completes staff training at ALF and LTC facilities.
• Assists with obtaining and completing education and training for assistive technology.
• Provide low-vision techniques, education, and training.

Home Care Occupational Therapist at HCA/Brookdale (2021-10 – 2022-08)

• Evaluated patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, and assessed their homes for safety and accessibility.
• Created individualized treatment plans with measurable goals that focus on improving or maintaining skills for daily living.
• Taught adaptive techniques for self-care, such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation, and implemented UE HEP to improve strength, coordination, and range of motion.
• Assessed home modifications and community reintegration, recommended and helped patients use adaptive equipment, and suggested necessary home modifications to the home.
• Instructed patients and their caregivers on therapeutic exercises, self-care techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment.
• Conferred with physicians and other healthcare professionals on the patient's care plan.

Occupational Therapist II Acute Care at VCU Medical Center (2015-02 – 2021-10)

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations for adult and pediatric patients referred to occupational therapy.
• Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills for diverse patient populations.
• Collaborated with patients and families to ensure safe discharge, recommending follow-up care and equipment.
• Documented results and services accurately in electronic records per hospital protocol.
• Participated in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings to revise and update patient goals effectively.
• Provided clinical instruction and training for OT, OTA students, volunteers, and hospital staff members.
• Provided splinting services and equipment recommendations based on patient needs.

Occupational Therapist at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (2013-11 – 2015-02)

• Conducted comprehensive screenings and evaluations to establish diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Developed individualized treatment plans, adjusting goals based on patient progress.
• Facilitated cooking, community skills, and exercise groups to increase patient engagement.
• Recommended adaptive equipment and trained patients and caregivers in assistive technology use.
• Collaborated with patients and families for safe discharges, including home safety evaluations.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, holistic patient care.

B.S. in Occupational Therapy – Towson University (1997-05)