Erica Tohtz
Denver
Summary
Knowledgeable occupational therapist with solid background in providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patient well-being. Proven ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and mental and physical rehabilitation techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition
01.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with complex eating disorders, mental and physical comorbidities, and severe malnutrition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies, and develop new programming.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Advocated for the inclusion of rehabilitation professionals in the eating disorder specialist designation, and designed a curriculum for certification.
Occupational Therapist
Center for Community Partnerships
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Enhanced overall quality of life and participation in higher education for students with complex conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Administered a specialized cognitive-behavioral sleep intervention for students with insomnia.
- Contributed to the development of a sensory room on campus for students with special needs.
- Provided education to empower students and families to understand conditions, treatments, and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Murray Therapy, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance children's fine motor skills, self-regulation, and sensory processing.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote functional independence in daily activities.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques to support children's development at home.
- Utilized standardized pediatric assessments to assess children's needs, evaluate progress, and inform adjustments to treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Patient assessment
- Behavioral intervention
- Treatment planning
- Documentation skills
- Group facilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family and patient education
- Quality improvement initiatives
Accomplishments
- Led multidisciplinary group of eating disorder professionals to improve protocols and optimize outcomes for adolescent patients.
- Collaborated with team of ten to develop specialized interventions for patients with ARFID, ASD, and other neurodivergent diagnoses.
Certification
- OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
- CEDS - Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
- CYT-200 - Certified Yoga Teacher
AWARDS
- Employee of the Month (August 2025)- ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders
- Compassionate Care Award (2019, 2020, 2022)- Denver Health & Hospital Authority
- Community Engagement Scholarship Award (2018)- Colorado State University
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition
01.2019 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Murray Therapy, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Occupational Therapist
Center for Community Partnerships
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macalester College