Suzanne Prager
Aurora
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Home Health
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
Occupational Therapist
Anova Home Healthcare
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Evaluate and treat patients in their homes to improve functional outcomes after hospitalization/referral from physician.
- Create treatment plans to meet patient's personal goals and ensure safe transition to their home environment.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure best results and prevent return to hospital.
- Assist patient/family in ordering of DME to improve functional tasks.
- Assess and adjust positioning as needed for patients with wheelchairs and bedbound to prevent skin breakdown an improve comfort.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Accomplish Therapy/ProStep Rehabilitation
06.2011 - 04.2015
- Evaluate and treat patients in a skilled nursing facility.
- Create treatment plans tailored to the needs of the patient.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary treat to determine progress and adjust plan based on personal goals of the patient.
- Complete home assessments to prepare patient for discharge.
- Supervise occupational therapy assistants per license requirements.
- Screen long term care patients for decline in independence to promote quality of life.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Services
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Evaluate and treat patients in their home environment.
- Create treatment plans tailored to the needs of the patient.
- Coordinate with a team of physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, home health aides and other occupational therapists to best treat the patient.
- Supervise COTA/L staff and mentor new employees.
Staff Occupational Therapist
HCR ManorCare
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Evaluate and treat patients in a skilled nursing facility.
- Create treatment plans and work with an interdisciplinary treat to plan appropriate discharge environment.
- Supervise certified occupational therapy assists and OT students when necessary.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa04.2005
Skills
- Outcome planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Goal setting proficiency
- Patient positioning understanding
- Initial patient assessments
- Intervention Planning
- Workflow Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Electronic documentation
- Progress Evaluations
- Medical Records Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation skills
- OASIS Start of Care experience
Certification
- NBCOT certification, 2028-03-31
- BLS certification, 2025-10-01
- Colorado, OT.0006149, 2026-12-31
- Pennsylvania, OT license OC010583, 2021-06-30 expired
- Florida, OT license #25360, 2025-02-28 expired
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Home Health
01.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Anova Home Healthcare
04.2015 - 12.2019
Staff Occupational Therapist
Accomplish Therapy/ProStep Rehabilitation
06.2011 - 04.2015
Staff Occupational Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Services
04.2010 - 03.2012
Staff Occupational Therapist
HCR ManorCare
08.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Pittsburgh
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