Occupational Therapist

HEATHER FERRELL

*******.***********@*****.*** 304-***-**** Chesapeake, OH 45619

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Skills

Patient Positioning Understanding

Outcome Planning

Clinical Training

Initial Patient Assessments

Goal Setting Proficiency

Documentation Abilities

Progress Evaluations

Reliable & Trustworthy

Good Work Ethic

Supervision & Leadership

Experience

Developmental TherapyCenter Huntington, WV

Occupational Therapist

01/2010 - Current

Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.

Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.

Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities and career goals.

Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.

Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.

Collaborated with internal and external multidisciplinary team to generate effective interventions.

Implemented programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.

Used therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance and range of motion in patients.

Completed referrals for other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs of patients.

Promoted maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity and interest.

Requisitioned splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment for client use.

Observed and documented patients' progress, attitude and behavior to maintain client records.

Holzer Medical Center Jackson, OH

Inpatient Rehab 3 Month Fieldwork Rotation

06/2009-09/2009

Completed evaluations

Developed treatment plans with appropriate goals

Carried out treatments including AROM, PROM, ADLs, and exercises as appropriate

Assisted with discharge planning

Education and Training

Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

12/2009

Marshall University Huntington, WV

Bachelor of Arts in Regents Degree

05/2006

Magna cum laude graduate

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