Michelle Hibbert-Bennett Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

the patient's functional status;Develops a treatment plan of care with measurable and individualized goals;Evaluates the home environment for barriers or safety hazards; Provides treatment and instructions to the patient in accordance with physician orders to maximize safe and independent community reentry;Collaborates with the patient's physicians and clinical team members;Participates in the development and revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.

* Provides treatment to patients with various medical conditions using the FIM scale to assess progress and rehabilitation outcomes; * Participates in patients discharge planning; * Utilizes electronic documentation ( CERNA)

and treats patients with serious medical conditions;Average length of stay 20-30 days;Participates in patient's discharge planning;Collaborates with clinical team members.

* Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.* Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations.* Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. * Instructs and educates patients and families. * Participates in patient discharge planning. * Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

* Provides skilled occupational therapy services to the geriatric population with various orthopedic, medical, general debility and neurological conditions. * Completes home assessments for residents living in Independent and Assisted living apartments.

*Provides early intervention individualized home care services for children 0-3 years old. Caseload includes, but not limited to, children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, premature births, traumatic brain injuries and seizure disorders.

, *A number of continuing education courses covering subject areas pertaining to adults and pediatrics. Publication * Advance Magazine for Occupation Therapy Practioneers (July 2006) "Occupational Therapist and Electrical Engineer Worked Closely in Developing Assistive Device for the High Level Spinal Cord Injured Patient."

Acute Care Physical Dysfunction * Screens, evaluates, plans, and provides treatment techniques for patients ranging from birth to geriatrics. Patient presents with various neurological, cardiac, respiratory conditions, traumatic injuries and multiple orthopedic injuries. Treatment completed on the general as well as various intensive care units. * Member of coma stimulation, developmental and splinting teams. * Orients and mentors new staff members. * Supervises level 1 & 2 occupational therapy students. * Precepts high school and middle school students to the field of allied health. * Co- chairs Incentive/ Recognition & Community Outreach committees 2004. * Attends bi- weekly multidisciplinary discharge rounds. * Participates in monthly Stroke Support Group. *Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Acute Care Psychosocial Dysfunction

off site) *Works with residents with HIV/ end stage AIDS, addressing residents physical and psychosocial needs both individually and or in a group setting.

Ms Public Health, Health Education

Bs, Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy

Education record

Education record

Bachelor Of Science, Occupational Therapy

Education record