EMILY NEELD
Dedham
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion within patient care environments. Possess specialized skills in patient advocacy, care plan development, and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership, ensuring seamless coordination of patient services and fostering positive relationships with patients, team members and assisted living communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Caretenders Home Health
Needham
10.2018 - Current
- Provided therapeutic care to seniors in greater Boston area, enhancing their quality of life
- Advised and managed occupational therapy assistants to ensure effective patient care
- Facilitated safety assessments and screenings, improving resident well-being and minimizing risks
Occupational Therapist
Sequoia Home Health
San Jose
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Organized community-based programs for balance assessments and fall prevention education, increasing community awareness and reducing fall risks.
- Delivered home health services in Bay Area, enhancing patient recovery and well-being.
- Acted as liaison with local assisted living communities to coordinate services and support.
Occupational Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
Mt. Holly
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Facilitated in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation to enhance patient recovery and independence
- Delivered temporary staffing support to maintain continuity of care in therapy services
- Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and clinical observations.
- Developed customized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and support services.
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Voorhees
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Lead therapist - clinical liaison between medical and rehabilitation staff
- Design comprehensive treatment plans for patients post-hospitalization
- Facilitated patient recovery in in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation through tailored therapeutic interventions
- Implement personalized interventions, including Physical Agent Modalities
- Coordinated discharge planning with families and social work, conducting home evaluations to ensure safe transitions
Occupational Therapist
Cadbury Senior Living
Cherry Hill
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided therapeutic interventions in in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation and continuing care facility
- Delivered on-call patient care support to address immediate therapeutic needs
- Evaluated patient needs to develop customized therapy plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Individual Concentration- Human Science
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05-2008
Skills
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Compliance regulations
- Scheduling management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Community outreach
- Team communication
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Caretenders Home Health
10.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Sequoia Home Health
11.2016 - 09.2018
Occupational Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
07.2016 - 11.2016
Occupational Therapist
Cadbury Senior Living
04.2015 - 05.2016
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 11.2016
Master's of Occupational Therapy -
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Individual Concentration- Human Science
University of Massachusetts