Troy Ridgeway
Severance
Summary
Meticulous therapist with extensive experience working with children and adults. Creates individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Compassionate and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Weld County School District 6
Greeley, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine students' occupational therapy needs and set measurable goals.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to create supportive environments for students with diverse needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance students' functional abilities and participation in school activities.
- Provided training and support to teachers on integrating therapeutic strategies into classroom routines.
- Advocated for students' occupational therapy services within multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaborative support systems.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address barriers affecting student performance within the classroom environment.
- Mentored new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in school-based settings.
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Lafayette, CO
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Education
Master of Science -
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
American International College
Springfield, MA06-2016
Skills
- Student evaluations
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Handwriting intervention
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs
- Colorado Department of Education
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Weld County School District 6
08.2017 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science -
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
American International College