Kat Cosey
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly motivated Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is a team player committed to delivering quality patient care. Eager to maximize my leadership and clinical skills to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as an enthusiastic key member of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II B Fieldwork Skilled Nursing Facility
NHC Farragut
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered daily skilled interventions to 10+ patients with varying diagnoses and complexity, including coordinating care with other disciplines/nursing, organizing co-treatments to ensure safety, and producing ethical billing/documentation.
- Provided treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms, and prevent injury.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments, and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Level II A Fieldwork Outpatient Adult/Pediatrics
Smoky Mountain Occupational Therapy
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Collected, assessed, and recorded required client information from intake forms.
- Participated in assessments to identify deficits in sensory processing, visual perception, praxis, and fine and gross motor skills impacting daily occupations.
- Implemented treatment plans and interventions for children and adults with SPD (sensory processing disorder) and other diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, and learning and developmental disabilities.
- Provided feedback to OT on client's response to treatment and progress toward goals set by OT and client.
Level I Fieldwork Orthopedics
Parkwest Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with OTR, COTA/L, and PT to establish plan of care for patients with hip/shoulder/knee replacements.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and HEP.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
Level I Fieldwork Mental Health
Village Behavioral Health Treatment Center
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Observed Behavioral Health Counselors monitor and document client progress toward meeting goals and objectives in residential treatment facility for adolescents 10-17 years old struggling with mental health and substance issues.
- Participated in addressing behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Collaborated with other professionals in treatment team meetings to provide continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction.
Level I Fieldwork Pediatrics
The Arc Knox County
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended weekly home visits with Developmental Therapist for children birth-4 years old who qualify for EI (early intervention) through TEIS, and who have learning problems or delays in development.
- Observed Developmental Therapist create lesson plans, provide progress reports, and coordinate additional services in community.
Front Office Coordinator
Hicks Orthodontics
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Daily management of scheduling and coordination of appointments for 125+ orthodontic patients, including initial consultations, treatment visits, adjustments, and follow-ups
- Collected patient documents and information upon referral.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Data processing/entry of athlete roster and medical forms for Middle and High School track and cross country teams.
- Negotiated hotel contracts and secured transportation for multiple out-of-town and state meets for over 70 athletes and coaches.
- Solicited/coordinated/scheduled 30+ volunteers to work weekly track meets.
- Web marketing and distribution of team uniforms and apparel.
Assistant Manager/Leasing Consultant
College Park Apartments
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Assisted over 720+ prospective tenants in paperwork completion of lease after verifying tenant income and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Kept records accurate, detailed, and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
Recreational Therapist
Beyond The Limits, Covenant Behavioral Health
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Facilitator of Adventure-Based Counseling program leading therapeutic recreational activities for at-risk adolescents of alcohol and drugs in elementary, middle, and high schools in five counties.
- Maintained detailed documentation outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements, and outcomes.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical well-being.
Recreational Therapist Intern
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
05.1996 - 08.1996
- Planned and implemented recreational activities for 300+ inpatient students at vocational rehab center.
- Assisted Occupational Therapists in therapeutic interventions for patients recovering from CVAs, TBIs, and hip/knee replacements.
- Worked with rehabilitation team in assisting clients during physical and occupational therapy, life skills group, cooking group, and activity therapy.
- Assessed/evaluated client needs, determined objectives, created program and treatment plans and maintained progress notes.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Coordinated and conducted bi-weekly community re-entry outings.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Tennessee Recreation Department
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Race Director/Founder for 1st Annual "5K Run for a Reason" road race to benefit children of Camp Koinonia.
- Selected and trained over 200+ University of Tennessee students for Camp Koinonia, a week-long residential outdoor education program for 90-100 children with multiple disabilities.
- Assistant Activity Leader for workshops, educating community business leaders on importance of therapeutic recreation programs offered through Camp Koinonia.
- Recreation Leader/Camp Counselor for Camp Katerpillar of Fort Sanders Hospice.
Recreational Therapy Assistant/Practicum
East Tennessee Baptist Hospital Rehab Center
05.1995 - 08.1995
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities, and personal interests.
- Maintained detailed documentation outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements, and outcomes.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical well-being.
Adaptive Physical Education Leader/Practicum
Tennessee School For The Deaf
01.1995 - 05.1995
- Provided recreational activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in day program.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Assistant Activity Therapist/Practicum
Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital
08.1994 - 12.1994
- Assessed patients via observations and interviews, maintaining notes on needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
- Promoted group-based interactions, providing support for patients requiring special modifications or considerations.
- Documented activity assessments, treatment goals, interventions, and outcomes to supplement and reinforce patient medical records.
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
St. Mary's Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
- 200 + volunteer hours
- Transferred and transported patients from hospital room to therapy gym.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and self-feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
South College
Knoxville, TN09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN08.1996
Skills
- Flexible, compassionate, empathetic, and patient
- Variety of settings including acute care, geriatric, skilled nursing, orthopedics, pediatric/adult outpatient clinic, vocational rehab, and psychiatric hospital
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
- Net Health, MatrixCare, and Fusion Web Clinic EMR software
Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Level II B Fieldwork Skilled Nursing Facility
NHC Farragut
07.2023 - 08.2023
Level II A Fieldwork Outpatient Adult/Pediatrics
Smoky Mountain Occupational Therapy
04.2023 - 06.2023
Level I Fieldwork Orthopedics
Parkwest Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Level I Fieldwork Mental Health
Village Behavioral Health Treatment Center
10.2022 - 11.2022
Level I Fieldwork Pediatrics
The Arc Knox County
08.2022 - 08.2022
Front Office Coordinator
Hicks Orthodontics
06.2018 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
06.2012 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager/Leasing Consultant
College Park Apartments
08.1998 - 09.2000
Recreational Therapist
Beyond The Limits, Covenant Behavioral Health
08.1996 - 08.1998
Recreational Therapist Intern
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
05.1996 - 08.1996
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Tennessee Recreation Department
08.1995 - 05.1996
Recreational Therapy Assistant/Practicum
East Tennessee Baptist Hospital Rehab Center
05.1995 - 08.1995
Adaptive Physical Education Leader/Practicum
Tennessee School For The Deaf
01.1995 - 05.1995
Assistant Activity Therapist/Practicum
Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital
08.1994 - 12.1994
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
St. Mary's Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
South College
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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