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Gina Strickland

@ginastrickland

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Imaginative occupational therapy assistant with exceptional clinical reasoning skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, offers growth opportunities, and allows me to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

I am an imaginative and mission-driven occupational therapy assistant with a strong focus on providing high-quality customer service. My extensive experience in various healthcare settings has equipped me with exceptional clinical reasoning and the ability to manage multiple demands in fast-paced environments. I thrive on collaboration, ensuring that I work effectively with my team to deliver the best care possible.

Throughout my career, I have supported diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric clients, by implementing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. My commitment to quality improvement and compliance with federal standards has consistently resulted in positive patient outcomes. I take pride in my ability to communicate effectively, educate patients and caregivers, and foster trusting relationships within multidisciplinary teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Primary Children's Medical Centre

Dec 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Supported psychiatric inpatient therapeutic needs by leading groups, providing skilled milieu management, and implementing individual treatment programming. Communicated through written chart notes and assisted supervising therapists with rendering rehabilitative treatment according to established plans of care.

Milieu Management Treatment Planning Psychiatric Care Medical Documentation

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Life Care of America

Apr 2018 - Nov 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Provided direct, skilled, and evidence-based occupational therapy services to geriatric and adult populations in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Implemented high-quality, holistic, and client-centered treatment to address functional deficits and facilitate progress toward functional goal attainment.

Evidence Based Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Independence Rehab

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)

Provided high-quality, skilled occupational therapy treatment to address the rehabilitation needs of patients with a wide variety of orthopedic, medical, neurological, and cognitive needs. Facilitated safe discharge plans including durable medical equipment recommendations and caregiver education.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Neurological Rehabilitation Cognitive Rehabilitation Discharge Planning

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Country Life Care Center

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 (5 months)

Provided comprehensive treatment to adults and pediatric clients with a wide variety of cognitive, sensory, and motor deficits in skilled rehab and LTAC settings. Implemented clinical intervention to address fine motor, sensory, cognitive, and motor impairments adversely impacting function.

Cognitive Impairment Sensory Skills Motor Deficits Treatment Planning

Occupational Therapy Assistant, PRN

Multiple Companies

Oct 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 1 month)

Provided occupational therapy rehabilitation treatment to various patient populations to support functional goal attainment and clinical needs. Achieved compliance with quality-of-care standards by providing exceptional care and quickly orienting to multiple facilities.

Patient Care Communication Case Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Salt Lake Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Completed an Associate of Applied Science degree focusing on Occupational Therapy Assisting. Gained practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for supporting occupational therapy services.