Sara Larson
Felton
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Sanford Health
Fargo
2013.06 - Current
- Evaluate patients using biopsychosocial assessment, KELS, CPT and MoCA as necessary to further assess cognition and independent living skills to aid in treatment and discharge planning.
- Communicate daily with multidisciplinary team for enhanced patient care.
- Facilitate daily therapeutic groups for inpatient and PHP adolescents and adults.
- Provide patient education and practice with variety of skills to manage eating disorder and mental health.
- Plan and lead weekly exposure and response prevention/community outing
- Participate in Special Needs Committee and Unit Based Council.
Occupational Therapist
Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead
2010.08 - 2013.06
- Evaluated patient needs with variety of standardized assessments and developed customized therapy plans.
- Managed large caseload coordinating schedules and treatment plans with COTA and other disciplines.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide updated progress and recommendations
- Provided training as necessary with adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
- Participated in Professional Learning Community meetings weekly.
- Ordered and maintained supplies to support assessment and treatment.
Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Partners
Fargo
2009.01 - 2010.08
- Evaluated patient needs and developed customized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and updated treatment records to monitor progress and insurance coordination.
- Developed a social skills group including a system for screening and evaluation as well as planning and implementing group sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Prairie St. Johns
Fargo
2006.05 - 2008.01
- Evaluated patients on admission to determine treatment needs.
- Conducted KELS assessments to inform safe discharge recommendations.
- Planned and led groups for children, adolescent and adults on mental health and chemical dependency units.
- Ordered and organized supplies to facilitate therapeutic group sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
ATSU
Mesa, AZ2013-08
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin
Madison2005-12
Skills
- Clinical reasoning and activity analysis
- Treatment planning
- Communication skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education and rapport building
- Mental health interventions and group therapy
- Commitment to learning
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Sanford Health
2013.06 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Moorhead Public Schools
2010.08 - 2013.06
Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Therapy Partners
2009.01 - 2010.08
Occupational Therapist
Prairie St. Johns
2006.05 - 2008.01
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
ATSU
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin