CARRIE THOMAS
Annapolis
Summary
I enjoy helping patients improve motor and cognitive skills. I am an enthusiastic team player who is driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN COTA/L
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and engagement.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to implement therapeutic interventions effectively.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient care and therapy techniques.
PRN COTA/L
Ultimate Therapy
08.2022 - Current
- Led therapy sessions for diverse patient populations, enhancing rehabilitation outcomes through individualized care plans.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activities to improve patients' functional mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient progress and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in best practices for occupational therapy techniques and patient engagement.
Full-time COTA/L
Invohealthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Full-time COTA/L for PGCPS county schools
PRN/ COTA/L
Futurecare Chesapeake
10.2003 - 08.2024
- Carrying out a treatment plan established by the OTR and consultation with rehab staff and OTR. Complete all necessary paperwork (paperwork daily notes, progress notes, discharges). Attend family meetings and participate in pt./family training. Working with all disciplines (speech and physical therapist)
Full-time COTA/L
Genesis of Severna Park and Waugh Chapel
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Carrying out a treatment plan established by the OTR and consultation with rehab staff and OTR. Complete all necessary paperwork (paperwork daily notes, progress notes, discharges). Attend family meetings and participate in pt./family training. Working with all disciplines (speech and physical therapist)
Full-time COTA/L
Wellspring Therapy/Preschool
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Current position consists of providing therapy to 3- and 4-years preparing children for school. I am responsible for all treatment plans and daily notes. Attending parent conferences and education to preschool teachers and other staff
COTA/L
Heritage Harbour Health Care Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Carrying out a treatment plan established by the OTR and consultation with rehab staff and OTR. Complete all necessary paperwork (daily notes, progress notes, discharges). Attend family meetings and participate in pt./family training. Working with all disciplines (speech and physical therapist)
Education
Associates Art Degree -
Catonsville Community College
Catonsville, MD01.1992
Skills
- Skilled nursing rehab (geriatric)
- Outpatient therapy (hand therapy, pain management, fibromyalgia, and pediatric (autistic and developmental delayed) and experience with the administration of various modalities
- Work hardening
- Worked in school system in Baltimore City Schools (developmental delayed children)
- Inpatient/Acute Rehabilitation (stroke, orthopedic, spinal cord and TBI)
- Training with the program “Handwriting without Tears”(which I used in the school setting and outpatient)
- Sensory integration
- Training on low vision exercises/techniques from a behavioral optometrist
Certification
Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Maryland. Basic Life Support healthcare providers and certified through NBCOT
Section name
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Languages
English
Timeline
PRN COTA/L
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
PRN COTA/L
Ultimate Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Full-time COTA/L
Invohealthcare
08.2022 - Current
Full-time COTA/L
Genesis of Severna Park and Waugh Chapel
07.2021 - 08.2022
Full-time COTA/L
Wellspring Therapy/Preschool
09.2019 - 07.2021
COTA/L
Heritage Harbour Health Care Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 08.2019
PRN/ COTA/L
Futurecare Chesapeake
10.2003 - 08.2024
Associates Art Degree -
Catonsville Community College