Paige Smith
Wernersville,PA
Summary
Occupational therapy professional with four years of experience providing rehabilitative services to the geriatric population within their homes and senior living settings. Skilled in patient assessment and individualized treatment planning. Strong background in fall prevention, adaptive equipment training, transfer training, and promoting safe aging in place.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
REHAB1
2022 - Current
- Manage caseload of 8-10 patients daily while developing individualized treatment approaches to improve functional performance, safety, and quality of life. enhance health, well-being, and functional abilities.
- Maintain productivity standards and complete timely documentation through effective time management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments to identify safety barriers and implement modifications to improve patient accessibility and support aging in place.
PRN Occupational Therapist
TOWER HEALTH
2023 - 2025
- Facilitated individual rehabilitation across the lifespan to restore participation in ADLs, IADLs, and meaningful leisure pursuits following illness, injury, or major surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA2022
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA2020
Skills
- Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, conveying complex information clearly and effectively
- Leadership and team collaboration: Ability to lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation meetings and foster a cooperative work environment
- Problem-solving: Adept at identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care
- Environmental assessment: Proficient in performing detailed environmental assessments to identify and address potential hazards and accessibility issues
- Caregiver education and training: Skilled in teaching fall prevention strategies, use of adaptive equipment, and safe transfer techniques to promote patient safety and independence
- Clinical reasoning: Ability to analyze patient performance, identify functional limitations, and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
Certification
- Pennsylvania Board of Occupational Therapy License [OC018863]
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy [Certification # 481982]
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
REHAB1
2022 - Current
PRN Occupational Therapist
TOWER HEALTH
2023 - 2025
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University