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Erin Haggerty

Westford

Summary

Board Certified Occupational Therapist possessing superior skills in both team-based and independent work environments. Able to learn quickly and adapt to various demands. Dedicated to providing evidenced-based care while growing as a clinician. Prioritizes achieving positive outcomes through clinical expertise, compassion, & patient-centered approaches.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel OTR/L

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
07.2024 - Current
  • Utilized Epic as EMR system
  • Completed OASIS training and performed start of care's
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing individualized home health occupational therapy plans.
  • Caseload maxing at 6 units per day
  • Promoted patient independence through adaptive equipment assessments and recommendations.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from inpatient rehabilitation settings and acute hospitalizations to home environments by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by effectively managing caseloads and efficiently coordinating care.

PRN SNF OTR/L

Reliant and Athenahealth
11.2022 - Current
  • Utilized Rehab Optima and PointClickCare EMR systems.

• Trained/supervised newly hired COTA's.

• Worked among an interdisciplinary team.

• Performed group, concurrent, co-treatments, and individual treatments with an understanding of insurance requirements and appropriate billing.

• Developed discharge plans and coordinated orders of appropriate DME, provided recommendations for further services, and assessed the need for home modifications.

Mental Health OTR/L

Wayside Youth and Family Network
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed the OT program for Wayside's young adult component including developing evaluation and referral protocol, providing program wide consultations, and selecting and implementing all treatment modalities.
  • Caseload of 25 young adults ages 18-25 with varying mental health conditions.
  • Facilitated group and individual treatment sessions.
  • Worked as the sole OT. Self-directed while also working among an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals to collaborate on treatment.
  • Designed and created a sensory immersion room.
  • Developed/presented sensory regulation trainings for staff education.
  • Committee member spearheading the creation of a program wide sexual health curriculum for the clients.

PRN Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

We Are Talink Inc.
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Fee for service work at a pediatric clinic
  • Created an engaging atmosphere within the therapy space, incorporating sensory-rich materials to stimulate interest and motivation.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Level II Fieldwork in Pediatric Mental Health

Albert J. Solnit
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Caseload of 35 adolescent boys age 13-17 in a psychiatric residential treatment facility

Level II Fieldwork Intellectual Disabilities

Opportunity Works
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Adult day program for a non-profit agency that supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy -

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
05-2020

Skills

    Effective interpersonal skills used to build client rapport and therapeutic relationships

    Concise and efficient documentation style

    Creative nature enhancing intervention planning

    Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Certification

  • Board Certified Occupational Therapist
  • Active MA state license
  • OASIS trained
  • Certified Dementia CareSpecialist
  • BLS/CPR certified
  • MoCa certified administrator
  • Specialized SUDs training for the care of patients with substance use in LTC facilities

Timeline

Travel OTR/L

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
07.2024 - Current

PRN Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

We Are Talink Inc.
11.2023 - 01.2024

Mental Health OTR/L

Wayside Youth and Family Network
04.2023 - 04.2024

PRN SNF OTR/L

Reliant and Athenahealth
11.2022 - Current

Level II Fieldwork in Pediatric Mental Health

Albert J. Solnit
04.2022 - 06.2022

Level II Fieldwork Intellectual Disabilities

Opportunity Works
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Board Certified Occupational Therapist
  • Active MA state license
  • OASIS trained
  • Certified Dementia CareSpecialist
  • BLS/CPR certified
  • MoCa certified administrator
  • Specialized SUDs training for the care of patients with substance use in LTC facilities

Master of Occupational Therapy -

Bay Path University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Worcester State University
Erin Haggerty