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.
