Elaine Ryan
Mooresville
Summary
Professional with expertise in supporting patients through tailored therapy plans. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Southern Piedmont Pediatric Therapy
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2017 - Current
- Provide OT treatments to children at Charlotte Country Day School and Charlotte Latin School.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Complete comprehensive evaluations on children and formulate a treatment plan based on results.
- Consult with teachers on the client’s progress and provide classroom ideas and modifications as needed.
Early Bird Developmental Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided home health to children with various disabilities in Iredell County.
- Completed evaluations and assessments as needed.
- Developed goals according to the child’s needs based on evaluation results.
Marble Falls ISD
Marble Falls, Texas
08.2002 - 06.2011
- Provided all of the OT evaluations and treatments for the district.
- Developed all the IEP goals for all students.
- Supervised one COTA that assisted with treatments within the district.
Occupational Therapist
RehabWorks
Austin, TX
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Provided OT treatment and evaluations to the adults living in the assisted and nursing home.
- Set up and ran daily exercise and ADL groups.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive development.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques and strategies to support at-home practice and progress.
- Trained and mentored junior therapists in evidence-based practices and effective therapy techniques.
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Durham, North Carolina
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Provided treatment to adults with neurological and orthopedic impairments.
HealthSouth
Cary, North Carolina
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Carried out OT treatments in an adult outpatient and a preschool setting.
- Alternated between the adult and pediatric side of HealthSouth.
- Planned and developed goals as part of the IEP.
Home Therapy Association
New York, NY
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Provided home health services to children and adults in NYC.
- Completed evaluations and POC’s for adults and children.
League Treatment Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Provided treatment to preschoolers with various disabilities
- Planned and developed therapeutic interventions.
- Performed evaluations and assessments as required.
- Supervised COTA’s
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Selden, NY
02.1996 - 09.1997
- Provided evaluations and treatments to students as needed.
- Developed IFSP’s.
- Provided adaptive equipment as needed for home and school.
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University
New York, New York05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac College
Hamden, Connecticut05.1995
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Intervention planning
- Documentation skills
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Southern Piedmont Pediatric Therapy
10.2017 - Current
Early Bird Developmental Services
05.2012 - 06.2016
Marble Falls ISD
08.2002 - 06.2011
Occupational Therapist
RehabWorks
08.2001 - 08.2002
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
07.2000 - 06.2001
HealthSouth
08.1999 - 07.2000
Home Therapy Association
09.1997 - 06.1999
League Treatment Center
09.1997 - 06.1999
Developmental Disabilities Institute
02.1996 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac College
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University