Angela Goetsch
Nags Head
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in developing and implementing customized treatment plans for individuals of all ages. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques. Successfully improved patients' quality of life by maximizing independence and functionality in previous roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Currituck County Schools
Currituck
08.2013 - Current
- Contract therapist evaluating school-age children, ages 3-18 years, developing individualized IEP plans, and providing services in the school setting one day per week.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize student outcomes and progress.
Occupational Therapist
Outer Banks Hospital
Nags Head
06.2002 - Current
- Supervised OT, OTA students from a variety of evaluated patient needs and developed personalized therapy plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Supervised OT, OTA students from a variety of accredited programs in NC and VA
Occupational Therapist
Sentara Nursing Center
Barco
12.1998 - 01.2003
- Evaluated patient needs and developed personalized therapy plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy-graduated sum cum laude
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-1998
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Rehab program design
- Therapy supervision
- Evidence-based interventions
- Treatment documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Continuing education and certifications
- Valid certifications and licenses
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Staff education and training
- Goal setting proficiency
- Direct patient care
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- NBCOT, National Board of Occupational Therapy: 10/23/98-present
- NCBOT, North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy: License issued 1998-present
- CLT, Certified Lymphedmea Therapist: 2011-present: completed 157.5 hours of continuing education in the field of lymphedema- certified in Manual Lymph Drainage( MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
- LSVT BIG Certified Therapist: 2018-present Specific rehab/movement program for patients with Parkinson's Disease-
Accomplishments
- Fieldwork Educator Award for Methodist University 2021
- ECU Health lead for CLT quarterly meetings
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Currituck County Schools
08.2013 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Outer Banks Hospital
06.2002 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Sentara Nursing Center
12.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy-graduated sum cum laude
Colorado State University
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