Garrett Ortiz
McMinnville
Summary
Exhibits expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Has a strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving results in patient care. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2024 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
Occupational Therapist
STAR Physical Therapy
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Provided expert upper extremity rehabilitation for various diagnosis and conditions.
Occupational Therapist
Top Rehab
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2018
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
STAR Physical Therapy
04.2022 - 08.2024
Occupational Therapist
Top Rehab
02.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee State University
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