Amy Yates
Haysi
Summary
Distinguished COTA-L with a proven track record at Dickenson County Public Schools, excelling in therapy delivery and communication skills. Expert in facilitating group therapy and implementing individual treatment plans, significantly enhancing patient independence and function. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and problem-solving abilities, ensuring positive outcomes and patient progress.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
Dickenson County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in school settings.
COTA-L
Mountain Therapy
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in school and clinic settings.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
COTA-L
Wise County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2020
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence.
- Assisted OTs with implementing individual treatment plans to help patients function independently.
- Aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for adults and children with various disabilities by implementing prescribed treatments.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in school settings.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy & Health Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05-2005
Skills
- Group therapy facilitation
- Therapy delivery
- Case Management
- Professionalism
- Communication Skills
- Therapy planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Document progress
- Organize supplies
- Outcome documentation
- Time management abilities
- Therapeutic exercise
Timeline
COTA-L
Dickenson County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
COTA-L
Mountain Therapy
01.2021 - 08.2024
COTA-L
Wise County Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy & Health Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
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