Rachel Cheatley, OTD, OTR/L
Lakeville
Summary
Results-oriented occupational therapist with hands-on field experience specializing in medically complex and profound diagnoses. Proven ability to build and retain strong professional relationships, identify and address esoteric needs, and offer actionable steps. Intrinsic motivation leads the drive to support a team with the common goal of improving patient care and health outcomes through innovative medical technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Lakeville School District
08.2023 - Current
- Determine legal and appropriate services for each patient.
- Clear and accurate insurance documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, including physicians, therapists, medical clerical staff, and related service professionals.
- Specialize in medically fragile, medically severe, and involved diagnoses such as neurological disorders, developmental delays, and genetic syndromes, among others.
Pediatric Clinical Rotation
Natrona County School District
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed communication lines between patient's families and interdisciplinary team.
- Assessed patient and determined appropriate and meaningful service plan.
- Learned and utilized medical, government, and school electronic systems.
Orthopedic Outpatient Clinical Rotation
Teton Therapy
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patient condition and determined course of care.
- Administered rehabilitation processes to patients recovering from physical incidents including: burns, wounds, musculoskeletal incidents, and vascular incidents, as a member of their healthcare team.
- Educated patients regarding their health status,
- Communicated clearly and effectively to patients and healthcare team.
- Clearly and accurately documented and billed various sources to maximize coverage and reimbursement.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of North Dakota
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of North Dakota
05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal relationship building and retention
- Written and oral communication
- Adept and capable
Publications
- Exploring Nature-Based and Animal-Assisted Therapies as a Therapeutic Modality, 2023
- Critically Appraised Topic: The Use of Interprofessional Practice in Occupational Therapy, 2021
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Lakeville School District
08.2023 - Current
Pediatric Clinical Rotation
Natrona County School District
09.2022 - 01.2023
Orthopedic Outpatient Clinical Rotation
Teton Therapy
05.2022 - 09.2022
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy -
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of North Dakota
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