New outpatient Occupational Therapist working in a hand therapy setting. Passionate about utilizing my education, fieldwork experience, and skills to improve the lives of patients with hand and upper extremity injuries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Reliant Medical Group
04.2024 - Current
Assess patients both conservatively and post operatively with hand and upper extremity injuries.
Evaluate and fabricate custom orthoses to provide optimal support for healing tissues while facilitating functional use of the affected upper extremity.
Document patient progress, effectively communicating results to physicians for continuity of care.
Empower patients through education including proper splinting techniques, home exercise programs, joint protection strategies, and ergonomics.
Field Work Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Reliant Medical Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
Company Overview: Outpatient Hand Therapy
Assessed patients with hand and upper extremity injuries, including fractures, osteoarthritis, tendon and nerve injuries, and hand deformities
Developed individualized treatment plans based on evaluations, patient goals, and physician recommendations
Documented progress notes, evaluations, and plans of care in a timely manner through EPIC