Allison Scearce OTR/L
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist skilled in patient assessments, therapeutic plan development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and daily living skills through effective communication and education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Novant Healthcare
Huntersville, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to determine individualized therapy needs.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic plans to enhance patient mobility and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercise programs.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Novant Healthcare
Huntersville, NC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated and provided occupational therapy services to diverse patient populations, including post-surgical, neurological, and medically complex cases
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patients' functional independence, mobility, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Developed documentation skills by accurately recording patient progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication of patient needs.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Compleat KiDZ
Lincolnton, NC
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated children's development through hands-on occupational therapy by evaluating needs and executing personalized treatment strategies.
- Assisted in implementing sensory integration techniques to support developmental needs. Aided in fine and gross motor skill development through targeted activities. Provided family education and facilitated play-based therapy sessions.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Adult Life Programs
Hickory, NC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored and observed adult day health care services over a full work week.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Boom Therapy
Kings Mountain, NC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored pediatric occupational therapy services to ensure quality care delivery.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Drivers Rehabilitation Services
Charlotte, NC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed driver rehabilitation services with various diagnoses
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2022
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Intervention planning
- Documentation skills
- Patient evaluations
- Geriatric treatment
- Pediatric therapy
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Certification
- OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Member
- Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross
- Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen Training Completion
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Novant Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Novant Healthcare
05.2025 - 08.2025
Level II Fieldwork Student
Compleat KiDZ
09.2024 - 12.2024
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Adult Life Programs
05.2024 - 07.2024
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Boom Therapy
05.2024 - 07.2024
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
Drivers Rehabilitation Services
05.2024 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Appalachian State University