Sara Busby
Murfreesboro
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at Stone River Post Acute Care who has a passion for applying innovative strategies to increase patient functionality and improve overall quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Stone River Post Acute Care
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patients' motor skills, coordination, balance, and strength
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations and training to enhance patients' independence in daily activities
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and speech therapists to coordinate patient care
- Monitored patients' progress regularly through objective measurements and adjusted treatment plans accordingly
- Educated patients and their families on home exercise programs for continued rehabilitation outside of therapy sessions
- Documented accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with legal requirements
- Instructed elderly individuals in adaptive strategies for managing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing or eating independently
Occupational Therapist
Intrepid Home Health
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provides home health occupational therapy services
- Applied evidence-based techniques to help patients achieve goals to reduce functional limitations
- Encouraged interdisciplinary discussions when creating a plan of care
- Observed, reported, and consulted with the referring physician
- Screened, evaluated and determined appropriate assessment selection
- Provided client-centered intervention planning and goal development
- Followed precautions and adheres to safety guidelines
- Efficient in documentation and discharge summary.
Intern
VA Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy services
- Worked with patient population that consisted primarily of UE injury, CVA, SCI, TBI
- Sought to enhance patient functionality while performing activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and feeding
- Provided strengthening HEP programs and adaptive equipment including wheelchair selection
- Educated patient and caretaker on presenting condition and precautions
- Determined appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments
- Developed client-centered goals and intervention plans
- Efficient with documentation and discharge planning
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12-2022
Master of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2014
Skills
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Regular Compliance with AOTA Code of Ethics
- patient care
- treatment planning
- communication
- therapeutic techniques
- collaboration
- problem-solving
- adaptability
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - NBCOT.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist - [TN] Board of Occupational Therapy.
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Stone River Post Acute Care
02.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Intrepid Home Health
07.2023 - 08.2024
Intern
VA Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - NBCOT.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist - [TN] Board of Occupational Therapy.
- BLS Certification
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
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