Rebecca Willis
Schnecksville
Summary
Motivated and compassionate occupational therapist with extensive experience in the area of acute care with pediatrics and adult populations. Excelling in patient and family centered care and education, as well as multidisciplinary collaboration for safe and efficient discharge planning. Skilled in patient evaluation and developing effective treatment plans for diverse pediatric populations. Recognized for mentoring students and new employees, as well as maintaining operations team lead role duties on a daily basis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Staff Occupational Therapist/Operations Team Lead
Lehigh Valley Health Network/Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Allentown
01.2004 - Current
- Currently full time in the Children's Hospital, have also been part of the adult inpatient and pediatric outpatient teams on a full time and per diem basis
- Evaluation and development of treatment plans for pediatric populations in the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Children’s Emergency Department, and Pediatric Medical Surgical Floors
- Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team including PT, SLP, case management, physicians, nurses and child life staff to ensure quality care and appropriate discharge planning
- Perform standardized assessments within the hospital setting and in NICU follow up clinics, custom splinting, concussion screens, and DME recommendations
- Assist with ongoing performance improvement projects related to preventing head shape deformities, avoiding oral aversions, and the progression of concussion protocols.
- Clinical instructor for Level 1 and 2 students, and mentoring new staff
- Diverse populations can include prematurity, trauma/brain injury, concussion, orthopedics, genetic disorders, developmental delays, neurological disorders, oncology, and failure to thrive
- Extensive patient and family education for continuity of care during stay and after discharge
- Previously provided evaluation and treatment to adult populations including orthopedics, trauma, medical surgical, neurology and others
Pediatric Per-diem Occupational Therapist
Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Evaluation and treatment of pediatric populations 0-18 in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Diagnoses included brain injury, failure to thrive, feeding difficulties, deconditioning, burn, respiratory compromise/trach, trauma, and others
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
K&S Therapies, Inc.
11.2005 - 10.2019
- Provided therapeutic interventions and family education for children ages 0-3 in their natural environment including home, community, and child care settings
- Diagnoses including developmental delay, genetic disorders, neurological disorders, torticollis, hypotonia, feeding difficulties, sensory processing disorders, and others
Staff Occupational Therapist
Berks County Intermediate Unit
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Evaluation and treatment of preschool children ages 3-5 in the educational setting and collaborating with teachers, psychologists, and other educational staff
- Administered and interpreted standardized assessments to determine eligibility
- Prepared evaluation reports, IEPs, and attended IEP meetings
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.2001
Skills
- Standardized assessment administration and interpretation
- Clinical documentation/EPIC
- Patient and family centered care and education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Guest lecturer and student advisor at local Universities
- Maintaining scheduling and daily operations
Certification
PA licensed and NBCOT registered Occupational Therapist since 2004
Timeline
Pediatric Per-diem Occupational Therapist
Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2019
Staff Occupational Therapist
Berks County Intermediate Unit
07.2008 - 09.2013
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
K&S Therapies, Inc.
11.2005 - 10.2019
Staff Occupational Therapist/Operations Team Lead
Lehigh Valley Health Network/Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
01.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University