Laura Fronczak
@laurafronczak
Licensed Occupational Therapist focused on client-centered care for children and geriatric patients through functional rehab.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Licensed Occupational Therapist certified in New York State, with a career grounded in comprehensive, client-centered practices. I bring strong documentation and care-coordination skills—covering evaluations, treatments, daily/weekly progress notes, discharge planning, and billing—while staying adaptive and accurate under pressure.
My work spans pediatric and geriatric settings, including in-school and home-based therapy aligned to IEPs, as well as long-term care and rehab focused on ADL participation, UE strengthening, therapeutic activities, joint protection, and home safety. I also supervise COTAs, cosign as needed, lead team conference meetings, and build individualized home exercise programs—helping clients improve fine motor skills, sensory integration, visual-motor/perceptual abilities, and functional independence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Associated Physical and Occupational Therapy
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Provided occupational therapy care and clinical documentation, including daily progress notes and discharge planning. Supervised COTAs and supported treatment planning for children.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Ellicott Center
May 2017 - Aug 2023 (6 years 3 months)
Performed initial evaluations and delivered therapy in a long-term care and rehab setting for geriatric patients. Managed progress notes, discharge planning, billing, and home program planning.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Accomplish Therapy
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 (8 months)
Provided occupational therapy in a long-term care and rehab facility serving geriatric patients. Completed evaluations, treatment documentation, discharge planning, and home safety/home exercise recommendations.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Speech Language and Communication Services
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Provided in-school and at-home occupational therapy sessions aligned to student IEPs. Completed daily documentation and participated in team conference meetings, including supervising COTAs and cosigning.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Optimal Therapy Associate Services
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 (10 months)
Conducted initial evaluations and delivered occupational therapy for children with multiple needs. Completed progress notes, discharge planning, billing, team conferences, and home exercise planning while supervising COTAs and cosigning.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Buffalo General Hospital
Jun 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Provided occupational therapy services to patients of varying ages, including evaluation, treatment, and documentation. Supported discharge planning and home exercise program development and participated in team conference meetings.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Harris Hill Nursing Facility
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 (3 years 8 months)
Provided occupational therapy in a long-term care and rehab facility for geriatric patients. Delivered ADL-focused treatment, UE strengthening, therapeutic activities, and home safety/home exercise planning.
Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Ridge View Manor & Williamsville Manor
Jan 2007 - Oct 2007 (9 months)
Provided occupational therapy in a long-term care and rehab setting, including assessments, treatment, weekly progress notes, and discharge planning. Managed the OT clinic and directed treatments and discharges to support safe discharge to a home environment.
Occupational Therapist, LP
St. Catherine’s LaBoure
Aug 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Delivered physician-prescribed occupational therapy to geriatric patients, supporting fine motor skills, balance, endurance, and activities of daily living. Completed documentation, evaluations, and discharge summaries and established treatment goals based on patient results.
Occupational Therapy Internship
Greenfield Rehabilitation Center
Apr 2005 - Jul 2005 (3 months)
Provided occupational therapy services to geriatric patients by administering physician-prescribed treatments. Supported documentation for pre-visits and insurance, assisted with at-home programs, and wrote progress notes and discharge summaries.
Occupational Therapy Internship
Smallwood Drive Elementary School
Jan 2005 - Apr 2005 (3 months)
Provided school-based occupational therapy to young children with multiple disabilities. Delivered IEP-aligned interventions, supported fine motor tasks, adapted the classroom environment, and supported individual and group therapy.
Volunteer
Vive La Casa
Apr 2004 - Jun 2004 (2 months)
Provided volunteer support at Vive La Casa. Assisted with client-centered care in the Western New York area.
Volunteer
Erie County Home
Feb 2002 - Apr 2004 (2 years 2 months)
Provided volunteer support at Erie County Home. Assisted with client-centered care in the Western New York area.
Level I Fieldwork
Visually Impaired Preschool
Completed Level I fieldwork at a visually impaired preschool. Delivered therapy activities supporting children’s functional needs.
Level I Fieldwork
Erie County Medical Center
Completed Level I fieldwork at Erie County Medical Center. Provided occupational therapy services under supervision.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Grade: GPA 2.9
Activities and societies: Courses included Human Development, Pediatric OT, Physical Dysfunction I & II, Rehab Processes, Psychopathology, Neuroanatomy, Psychosocial Dysfunction, Neurophysiology.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, graduating in June 2005. Completed coursework covering pediatric OT, physical dysfunction, rehab processes, psychopathology, and neuro/psychosocial topics.
Smallwood Drive Elementary School
Occupational Therapy Internship, Occupational Therapy (Internship)
2005 -
Activities and societies: Administered appropriate tests; adapted classroom environment; assisted OTR/COTA with integrating therapy into school functions.
Completed an occupational therapy internship treating up to 12 students daily in a school setting. Provided IEP-aligned interventions to support fine motor skills, attention, and activities of daily living, including individualized and group therapy.
Greenfield Rehabilitation Center
Occupational Therapy Internship, Occupational Therapy (Internship)
2005 -
Activities and societies: Completed pre-visit documentation and initial screenings; collected insurance documentation; trained individuals on assistive equipment (AE).
Completed an occupational therapy internship working with geriatric patients and providing physician-prescribed treatments. Assisted with at-home program development, documentation, and discharge summaries while supporting use of assistive equipment.
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