Rachel Holland
West Bay
Summary
Pediatric therapy professional ready to bring valuable expertise to new role. Known for developing effective therapeutic interventions that enhance children's functional abilities. Focused on teamwork and adapting to evolving needs of patients and families. Skilled in sensory integration and fine motor development, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Cayman Theraplay
George Town, Cayman Islands
02.2025 - 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.
- Advanced social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
Occupational Therapist
TheraFUN
Norman, OK
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapitas
Norman, OK
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided individualized treatment sessions following the plan of care set by the Occupational Therapist
- Educate parents/caregivers on interventions/strategies in order to assist a patient in completion their daily living occupations
- Work with Speech and Physical therapists in order to provide a global approach to treatment
- Provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist on client's response to treatment
- Provide feedback to the Occupational Therapists on client's progress towards goals
- Complete documentation and billing for services provided in treatment sessions in a timely manner
- Provide OT screeners to patients receiving PT or ST services
- Head of the social events committee
- Create and implement a home exercise program in order to transition to home management when appropriate
- Translate sessions with Spanish-speaking families
- Lead SOS feeding therapist
- Maintain and order grocery supplies used for feeding therapy
- Schedule parent education seminars on a bi-annually basis.
Education
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy -
University of Louisiana-Monroe
09.2024
Associates in Occupational Therapy -
Oklahoma City Community College
01.2017
BS in Kinesiology -
University of Arkansas
01.2014
Skills
- Pediatric assessments
- Play-based therapy
- Feeding therapy
- DIR floortime
- Astronaut Training
- Sensory integration
- Family and patient education
- Activity analysis
Certification
- Certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, 03/01/19, Present
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, 11/01/17, Present
- Oklahoma state board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, 11/01/19, Present
- Currently certified as a COTA/L
- American heart association basic life support, 05/01/21, 05/01/23
- Certified Autism spectrum specialist, 12/01/22
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Continuing education
- Certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory Steps to feeding
- Competent in carrying out the Therapeutic listening protocol
- Competent in administering therapeutic brushing
- Competent in the Astronaut Training Protocol
- Extensive sensory integration training
- Receiving education on DIR floor time
Assessment competency
Shown competency in administering the following Standarized/non-standarized assessments:
- BOT-2
- PDMS-2
- BEERY VMI
- SENSORY PROCESSING MEASURE -2
- SENSORY PROFILE -2
- REAL -2
- PEDICAT
- DAY-C
- Astronaut training protocol
- Reflex testing
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Cayman Theraplay
02.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
TheraFUN
08.2020 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapitas
11.2017 - 05.2022
Associates in Occupational Therapy -
Oklahoma City Community College
BS in Kinesiology -
University of Arkansas
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy -
University of Louisiana-Monroe