Kelly Dein
Camp Hill
Summary
Accomplished O.T. with a proven track record at Good Shepherd Penn Partners At HUP, enhancing patient wellness through acute rehabilitation and direct patient care. Demonstrated success in improving patient abilities, with a focus on innovative treatment plans and mentorship.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Household Coordinator
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
- Managed six person family's schedule and organized events.
- Promotes clients independence and quality of life.
- Maintain licensure with online courses, attending POTA conferences and virtual AOTA conferences.
- Participated and helped organize community events such as Kids VS Cancer basketball tournament.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Good Shepherd Penn Partners At HUP
01.2001 - 07.2013
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated and treated 8-11 patients daily, attended daily and weekly patient care meetings.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Elder Care - Marcella Center
08.1998 - 12.2000
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with subacute rehabilitation and long term care residents.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients with average caseload of 8-10 patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Performed home evaluations for patient safety and patient caregiver education on discharge needs.
Occupational Therapist
Mt Sinai Hospital - Graduate Hospital
02.1996 - 08.1998
- Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods for caseload of 8-10 patients.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Collaborated with physical therapy and recreational therapy for IADL patient groups.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA12.1995
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Discharge recommendations
- Progress evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Acute rehabilitation
- Care plan meetings
- Acute and ICU care
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Subacute/longer care
- Casting and splinting
- Mentorship
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Licensed Pennsylvania Occupational therapist -June 2023
Timeline
Household Coordinator
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
Senior Occupational Therapist
Good Shepherd Penn Partners At HUP
01.2001 - 07.2013
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Elder Care - Marcella Center
08.1998 - 12.2000
Occupational Therapist
Mt Sinai Hospital - Graduate Hospital
02.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Thomas Jefferson University
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