Elizabeth West
Newport News
Summary
Occupational therapy professional with robust background in delivering patient-focused care to improve daily living activities. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Possesses strong skills in therapeutic exercise and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Neurological and Orthopedic experience- common diagnoses including CVA, MS, brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, brain cancer, orthopedic injuries including lumbar, hip and spinal cord
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Hands on experience with various technology including Saebo, Armeo Spring, BITS
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and functional independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and optimize rehabilitation strategies.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.
PPS Coordinator
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024
- PPS Coordinator
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and reducing administrative burdens.
- Developed training materials for new staff of nursing and therapy departments, fostering consistency in service standards.
- Improved care quality by conducting regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and standards for the IRF-PAI to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines
Occupational Therapist- Acute care setting
Hilton Head Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Occupational Therapist- Acute care setting
- Evaluations of patients in acute hospital setting with varying diagnoses from orthopedic surgeries, general debility, neurological disorders on all units of hospital (step down, ICU) to plan for next step in patient healthcare process (discharge home, home health, inpatient rehab, SNF)
Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Neurological and Orthopedic experience- common diagnoses including CVA, MS, brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, brain cancer, orthopedic injuries including lumbar, hip and spinal cord
- Conduct evaluations, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions and discharge services, family/caregiver training, perform modalities, neuro re-education theories, adaptive equipment training, manage daily schedule, supervise COTA’s, team collaboration/daily meetings
- Hands on experience with various technology including Saebo, Armeo Spring, BITS
Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Administered screens, conducted evaluations, planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and discharge services to patients in short term rehabilitation and long-term care
San Luis Care Center
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Administered screens, conducted evaluations, planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and discharge services to patients in short term rehabilitation and long-term care
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport and Health Education; Concentration: Health Education & Promotions
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2013
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff education and training
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Documentation skills
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
Accomplishments
- Senior Occupational Therapist
- Student Program Coordinator for Level I and Level II fieldwork students
- GG Performance Improvement Team Member to enhance quality of outcome measures in hospital
- Falls Committee Team Member to decrease risk of falls in hospital and increase quality of care
- New Employee Orientation Educator- education on GG scoring for new hire therapists
- Preceptor for full time occupational therapists
- Clinical Instructor for Level II OTR fieldwork students
Certification
Virginia Occupational Therapy License: 0019007210
Clinical Instruction
- Observations from various students including students in clinical rotations from Jan 2019-present
- Supervision of 2 COTA students through 8-week fieldwork placement at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital (Jan 2020- March 2020 and Aug 2020-Oct 2020)
- Mentor to new OTR at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
- Level II OTR Student Supervisor at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital- May 2025-August 2025
Timeline
Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2024 - Current
PPS Coordinator
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapist- Acute care setting
Hilton Head Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2018
Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2018
Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center
07.2017 - 07.2017
San Luis Care Center
04.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport and Health Education; Concentration: Health Education & Promotions
Radford University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Radford University
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