Jennifer Poats
Fishersville
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with expertise in treating neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, sensory disorders, and mental health issues. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and providing patient education. Strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Also with history of working with children in hospital and school based settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Augusta Health
03.2011 - Current
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
University Of Virginia Children’s Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2010
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Grafton School
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
Occupational Therapist
Central State Hospital
05.2002 - 02.2003
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ballard Therapy Services
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Education
Family And Child Development
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VABachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA12.2000
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Initial Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Patient and Family Education
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Equipment Demonstration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation Skills
- Home Exercise Programs
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Augusta Health
03.2011 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
University Of Virginia Children’s Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2010
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Grafton School
02.2003 - 08.2004
Occupational Therapist
Central State Hospital
05.2002 - 02.2003
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ballard Therapy Services
05.2001 - 05.2002
Family And Child Development
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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