Sarah Weldon
Bellefonte
Summary
I am a dynamic occupational therapist focused on providing the best all-around care to my students. I am passionate about how OT can provide our students with skills that can enhance their lives for years to come. I am committed to the continuous personal growth of my own therapeutic and leadership skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
New Story Schools
State College
02.2024 - Current
- Executed re-evaluations of children ages 5-17 in the school system using standardized assessments.
- Primary diagnoses of students on current caseload are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disturbances/Disorders.
- Carried out intervention sessions both within and outside of the classroom as, requiring correspondence with other school staff and teachers.
- Prepared and attended meetings to update IEPs as well as meetings to collaborate with families regarding any concerns or ideas, to improve their child’s IEPs.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching staff, behavioral staff, and other outside agency professionals to best form comprehensive treatment plans and strategies for students.
- Organized sensory interventions and strategies specific to each student to utilize in or out of the classroom.
- Ran sensory groups with all students in the school involving diverse sensory interactions and exploration opportunities.
- All documenting is completed in the PowerSchool System.
Occupational Therapist
Strawberry Fields Incorporated
State College
09.2024 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with families to develop goals involving meeting early childhood developmental milestones.
- Composed an individual schedule by communicating with families to accommodate and travel to each child's home.
- Primary needs of children on the caseload are sensory regulation, behavioral regulation, and feeding needs (sensory or mechanical-based).
- Created reports documenting family updates, treatments provided, progress made toward goals, and recommendations for future care.
- Collaborated with other professionals and agencies to advocate for family's specific needs and provide those families with the resources needed to help their child be successful.
PRN position
Advantage Home Healthcare
Altoona
07.2023 - Current
- Executed evaluations and care to adults with diverse needs including but not limited to post joint replacement, post cerebrovascular accident, post fall, or post generalized hospitalization.
- Carried out intervention sessions within the patient’s home to address functional needs, ADLs, manual therapy, upper body strengthening, and fine motor skills.
- Independently scheduled each patient and managed schedule by directly communicating with patients, their families, their caregivers, and collaborating with other disciplines providing services.
- Completed all evaluations, daily treatment, and discharge within the Matrix EMR system.
Occupational Therapist
School Therapy Services, Inc
Frostburg
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed evaluations and care of children ages birth to 21 for the treatment of various conditions including, but not limited to, premature birth, substance exposure, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, sensory processing difficulties, and fine motor delay.
- Spent time specifically in birth to three home care setting. Collaborative evaluations took place with a team and services were provided directly to the child and family in the home.
- Used standardized assessments to determine and calculate percentage of delays.
- Carried out intervention sessions both within and outside of the classroom as well as within home environments, requiring correspondence with other health professionals, social workers, teachers, and families.
- Prepared and attended meetings to update IEPs as well as meetings to collaborate with families regarding any concerns or ideas, to improve their child’s IEPs.
- Supervised 10+ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants both directly and general. Had to organize and schedule each supervision date to then work collaboratively with the COTA to brainstorm treatment ideas to provide support.
- Documentation was completed in a narrative format; evaluations were structured specifically to meet county standards for qualifications of services.
Level II Fieldwork
X-Cel Performance Rehab
Ridgeley
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Executed evaluations and clinical care of individuals age 2-85 for the treatment of various conditions including, but not limited to, sensory processing difficulties, emotional regulation, orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, fractures, shoulder impingements, and neurological conditions such as stroke and TBI.
- Initiated and provided treatment, facilitated by physical agent modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises and activities to promote completion of activities of daily living.
- Completed all evaluations, daily treatment, progress, and discharge notes within the PracticePro EMR system.
Level II Fieldwork
School Therapy Services, Inc.
Frostburg
05.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia12.2021
Bachelor of Health Science -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania12.2017
Skills
- Sensory integration techniques
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Individualized treatment planning
- IEP collaboration and support
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Advocacy and leadership skills
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Pennsylvania Board of Occupational Therapy, OC019197
- NBCOT Occupational Therapy Registered OTR, 470467
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 256011055176
Credentials
MSOT, OTR/L
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Strawberry Fields Incorporated
09.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
New Story Schools
02.2024 - Current
PRN position
Advantage Home Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
School Therapy Services, Inc
04.2022 - 06.2023
Level II Fieldwork
X-Cel Performance Rehab
08.2021 - 11.2021
Level II Fieldwork
School Therapy Services, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Health Science -
Saint Francis University
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