Julie Elizabeth Dixon
Anderson
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 10 years experience working within a skilled nursing facility. Strong background in rehabilitation of geriatric patients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes and committed to providing the best quality of care for my patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Iva Post Acute
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices and maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individual patient needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Trained new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, enhancing patient rehabilitation and recovery.
- Supported, maintained, and calibrated therapeutic equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for patient treatments.
COTA/L- PRN
Amedysis Home Health
06.2021 - Current
- Perform comprehensive, caring evaluations on new patients, establish achievable goals and develop actionable treatment plans
- Skillfully and safely progress patients through their levels of treatment until successful completion of care
- Actively pursue professional growth through affiliation with professional OT associations, workshop attendance and conferences
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
COTA/L- PRN
Condor Health Anderson
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Help patients suffering with a wide range of physical and mental dysfunction regain their ability to master everyday skills in order to achieve the highest level of self care
COTA/L
National Healthcare
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Instructed patients in individualized therapeutic interventions to improve functional performance of daily life activities including strength training, dynamic balance, and ADL training
- Maintained accurate records of treatment intervention including daily documentation of treatment interventions, modifications to the treatment plan, education provided to patient and/or staff, and patient responses
- Communicated progress to supervising OT and key team members on a regular basis to ensure the most effective treatment plan is being utilized
- Informed and educated patient's family and/or caregiver as needed
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC11.2012
Skills
- COTA/L, SC #3156
- CPR Certified
- Nethealth documentation software
- Superb time management skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Iva Post Acute
02.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2022 - 02.2023
COTA/L- PRN
Amedysis Home Health
06.2021 - Current
COTA/L- PRN
Condor Health Anderson
08.2020 - 01.2021
COTA/L
National Healthcare
01.2013 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Greenville Technical College
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