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Marvina Matlock Hart

Fort Smith,Arkansas

Summary

Professionally I was board certified in PediAtrics for Occupational Therapy. I initially worked in an out patient clinic which included hospital privileges to see patients when necessary. When I returned to college to pursue my Ph.D. at New York University, I continued to work for Easter Seals and also saw some patients privately. While in school I became an Instructor at Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY. I was the instructor for Occupational Therapy for children from conception to adolescence in the Baccalaureate and Masters program. While at NYU, I became eligible to sit for the board exam to be certified in pediatrics which I passed and received this credential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Gregory Kistler Center for Children
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Performed evaluations and assessments for LeFlore County Co-op students to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
  • 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.
  • Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Self - Private Practice
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.

Instructor

Dominican College
08.1997 - 08.1999
  • Taught Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment methods, and documentation to Bacculareate and Masters students. Curriculum covered conception to adolescence.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Sr Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Easter Seals of SW Connecticut
08.1994 - 08.1997
  • Created work schedules for OT team and managed patient assignments.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Meticulously reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
  • Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Occupational Therapist

Gregory Kistler Treatment Center for Children
06.1992 - 08.1996
  • Evaluated pediatric patient conditions, histories, and goals.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school and home life.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Provided education to patients and their parents / families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Provided clinical services to patients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.

Education

Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy

New York University
New York, NY

Masters of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05-1991

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08-1987

Skills

  • Pediatric assessments
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Goal setting experience
  • Treatment plan adjustment
  • Document management
  • Family and patient education
  • Direct patient care
  • Progress assessments
  • SOAP notes expertise

Timeline

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Gregory Kistler Center for Children
08.2001 - 06.2002

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Self - Private Practice
08.1999 - 06.2000

Instructor

Dominican College
08.1997 - 08.1999

Sr Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Easter Seals of SW Connecticut
08.1994 - 08.1997

Occupational Therapist

Gregory Kistler Treatment Center for Children
06.1992 - 08.1996

Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy

New York University

Masters of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Marvina Matlock Hart