Kaitlin Kline
Hellertown
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with 8 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals to regain independence and engage in meaningful daily activities. Proven expertise in developing personalized treatment plans that address diverse needs, fostering both physical and emotional well-being. Committed to creating supportive environments that promote recovery and enhance quality of life. Strong advocate for patient-centered care, consistently inspiring hope and resilience in every client interaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
07.2021 - Current
- Skilled in leading clinical teams, strengthening relationships with facility partners, and ensuring seamless communication between residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care coordination and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs in interdisciplinary meetings with SLC staff.
- Managed a productive caseload while demonstrating strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
- Educated nursing staff and caregivers on safe handling of residents, fall prevention and to promote safe resident independence.
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
03.2018 - Current
- Flexible and organized
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patients' functional limitations and needs.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques for improved daily functioning.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Colonial Intermediate Unit
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Provided occupational therapy in schools to children in regular education, special education, autistic support classrooms, and physical disability classrooms.
- Independently performed initial evaluations and re-evaluations, developed treatment plans for individual students and groups, documented promptly, and supervised certified occupational therapy assistances while maintaining a full caseload.
- Completed a sensory integration PowerPoint to educate certified occupational therapy assistance for students with sensory deficits.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and therapy effectiveness.
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2017
Skills
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- Occupational Therapy License
Timeline
Lead Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
07.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
03.2018 - Current
Level II Occupational Therapy Student
Colonial Intermediate Unit
01.2016 - 04.2016
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alvernia University