* Shadowed Occupational Therapists, studying their use of specific tools and techniques to achieve treatment goals. * Worked with Speech and Language Pathologists to learn to communicate effectively with mentally and physically disabled pediatric patients using American Sign Language. * Executed safe de-escalation techniques for behavioral and self-destructive students. * Created functionally appropriate therapeutic activities for students.

* Implement treatment programs as identified by the supervising therapists and provide suggestions on alterations based upon the patient’s progress and goals. * Monitor and document patient activity with a caseload of 8-10 patients per hour. * Educate patients regarding the proper use of exercise equipment and technique to safely perform active therapeutic exercises. * Position and secure unstable geriatric patients onto therapy equipment to ensure smooth and safe treatment. * Facilitate health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients through empathy and encouragement. * Support practice efficiency by answering telephone calls, making appointments and completing records in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance companies. Show less

* Engaged in functional activities and exercises with pediatric patients. * Attended patient evaluations to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives. * Observed the collaboration between professionals across physical and rehabilitative disciplines as they created personalized treatment plans for each patient. * Maintained equipment and work area to provide a clean and safe working environment.

* Collaborated with Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists and Physical Therapists to provide holistic care. * Supported therapists in the treatment of patients through conducting UV light therapy, placing electrode pads and performing ultrasounds.

* Observed Hand Therapy in an outpatient setting. * Aided therapists in the assembly of customized static and dynamic hand braces, casts and splints to fit the specific needs of each patient.

* Selected as the only high school student for a college-level internship. * Assisted therapists during individualized treatment for children with autism and other developmental disabilities through Activities of Daily Living exercises. * Organized and filed patients’ medical histories, test results and other medical documents for insurance purposes.

* Coached students using creative learning strategies while maintaining engagement through an online learning platform. * Identified areas of weakness and developed a tailored learning plan for each student. * Supported and supplemented students’ learning during the COVID-19 global pandemic.