Amanda Klima
Bethel Park
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with expertise in therapeutic techniques, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient rehabilitation. Proficient in documentation and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring impactful patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concordia of South Hills
Mount Lebanon
10.2022 - Current
- carryover of established goals as established by Occupational Therapist
- measuring, assessing, and completion of wheelchair documentation
- Group treatment sessions of 2-6 patients, with emphasis on AE/DME, EC/WS tech, ADLs/IADLs, and safety within the home environment.
- Review of the patient's plan of treatment and services with interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide hands-on family training in preparation for discharge.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Upper St. Clair
11.2020 - 10.2022
- provided home health services and completion of documentation within a timely manner: Gallagher Home Health and OSPTA within assisted and independent living facilities
- continuation of skilled occupational therapy through part B services within assisted and independent living facilities
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Implement patient treatment plans as established by licensed Occupational Therapists in support of patient goals.
- Issue and recommend adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, splinting, and home modifications.
- Provided hands-on training and education on mobility with the use of standard wheelchairs and power wheelchairs within their environment.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
ManorCare Health Services
Whitehall,
07.2011 - 04.2020
- Carried out plan of care established by the occupational therapist in order for patient to achieve established goals.
- Daily electronic documentation
- Instruct weekly groups consisting of 2-6 patients
- Utilize and incorporate Omni VR for personalized graded activity
- Carryout or recommend therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and diathermy in conjunction with therapeutic activity or exercise
- Educate patients on energy conservation, work simplification, proper body mechanics, lower body adaptive equipment, and durable medical equipment to increase overall safety and performance with daily tasks.
- Schedule and complete family or caregiver training in preparation of facility discharge
- Attend care conferences with interdisciplinary team
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Capital Healthcare Solutions LLC
Pittsburgh
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Short term contract employment: Asbury Heights, Rehab and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and Latrobe Hospital
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.2003
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques knowledge
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Documentation abilities
- Patient rehabilitation
- ACP Modalities
Certification
• NBCOT certification # 221235 valid through 3/31/2027
• Certified Occupational Therapy License # OP006418 valid through 6/30/2027
• Certified Occupational Therapy License # OP006418 valid through 6/30/2027
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concordia of South Hills
10.2022 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 10.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistant
ManorCare Health Services
07.2011 - 04.2020
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Capital Healthcare Solutions LLC
02.2010 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jamestown Community College