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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Shivani B Vij

Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L
Ashburn,VA

Summary

An experienced and qualified registered occupational therapist with more than twelve years’ experience in delivering the best levels of care to clients. Possessing a proven ability to devise treatment programs that increase a client’s ability to carry out occupations independently and with more confidence. Having experience of managing multiple caseloads, prioritizing needs, and completing required administrative tasks. As a driven individual who wants to progress is now looking for a suitable position with a reputable & promising healthcare provider.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Valley Health Home Health
Winchester, VA
01.2018 - Current
  • Planned individualized occupational therapy programs in home care environment
  • Assisted patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities
  • Instructed skills/techniques on how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Recommended home modification based on comprehensive home assessment.

Occupational Therapist

Heritage Care Inc
Hyattsville, MD
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • Developed rigorous, patient-centered skilled interventions with patient’s goals in mind
  • Consulted with other direct care staff and family members to facilitate discharge planning and implement home programs
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement guidelines

Occupational Therapist

Sahyog Clinic
New Delhi, India
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Remediated upper-extremity weakness and abnormal muscle tone through exercise, relevant simulated activities, and preventive splinting to preserve muscle balance and range of motion
  • Managed home programs and instruct patients, family members, and caregivers on how to use programs to continue rehabilitation after discharge.

School Occupational Therapist

Aakanksha Centre
New Delhi, India
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Reviewed referrals and records, performed and documented standardized and non-standardized evaluation to support treatment planning and outcomes
  • Scheduled and led interdisciplinary team meetings and follow up sessions for IEP planning and implementation
  • Led critical role in training parents, other staff members, and caregivers regarding educating students with diverse learning needs.

Education

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT
09.2017 - 08.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Nutrition

IGNOU
New Delhi
01.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

IPH
New Delhi, India
09.2005 - 10.2010

Skills

    Interpersonal Communication

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Affiliations

  • Basic Life support (CPR & AED) SCI9X6Z59NW2: 12/2022
  • Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy 0119-007370: 02/2024
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 0004484700: Lifelong
  • World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT): Lifelong

Accomplishments

  • Published two scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
  • Presented one scientific paper in an international OT conference.
  • Presented one scientific poster in an international OT conference.
  • Supervised several fieldwork students.
  • Mentored new OT employees in the team.
  • Audited charts for occupational therapists and home health aides as a measure of process improvement project.

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Valley Health Home Health
01.2018 - Current

Doctorate - Occupational Therapy

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
09.2017 - 08.2019

Occupational Therapist

Heritage Care Inc
06.2014 - 04.2017

Occupational Therapist

Sahyog Clinic
02.2014 - 05.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Nutrition

IGNOU
01.2011 - 06.2012

School Occupational Therapist

Aakanksha Centre
08.2010 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

IPH
09.2005 - 10.2010
Shivani B VijOccupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L