Amanda Watson, Otr/L, Cbis Email & Phone Number

Bremerton, Washington, United States

Providing school-based occupational therapy services at Central Kitsap School District to students pre-K through high school and transitioning into adulthood. Collaborate and supervise COTA 2 days per week.

Michigan, United States

The Well Musician provides premier health and wellness education to the performing arts community, with a speciality in marching arts, through the following channels:- Interactive Educational Clinics/Workshops- Digital Educational Products - Consultation Services Please visit our website at www.thewellmusician.com to learn more.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

13 week assignment in SNF/LTAC setting with medically complex patients, many of whom require tracheostomy and ventilator. Frequently collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Provide skilled OT services with a focus on contracture management, quality of life improvement, and caregiver education.

East Lansing, Mi

- Provide skilled instruction in marching percussion to high school students. - Design and deliver a presentation for students on how to be healthy while drumming and prevent injuries utilizing principles of ergonomics and increasing self-awareness.

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Delivered comprehensive home and community-based occupational therapy to survivors of motor vehicle collisions (MVC) who sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and multiple orthopedic injuries.Addressed complex cases involving chronic pain and mental health challenges resulting from trauma from the MVC.Advanced expertise includes:-Home modification evaluations-Attendant care evaluations-Cognitive therapy

Southeast Michigan

Provided occupational therapy services at a neurorehabilitation center specializing in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex neurological conditions. Delivered care across all post-acute settings including skilled nursing, group homes (all ages), outpatient, and after-school programming for youth (individual and group treatment sessions for ages 4-18).Successfully fulfilled float occupational therapist role for 6 months treating clients in all settings, demanding adaptability and execution of a wide skillset.Presented company-wide inservice to therapy staff on strategies to overcome client resistance using a relational-cultural theory lens.

Taylor, Mi

(Previously Beaumont Hospital). Primarily worked on the general inpatient rehabilitation unit and floated to acute care and neuro-trauma unit as needed.Active member of an interdisciplinary committee dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice on rehab unit. Participated in task group to develop chronic pain resources for the local community.

Bethesda, Md

-1 of 15 individuals selected from 130 applicants to participate in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program.-Service-learning experiences focused on enhancing leadership development and diversity in occupational therapy. Served on multiple committees, led sub-committees, and presented at AOTA national conference.-Mentored by Midge Hobbs, MA, OTR/L

Baltimore, Maryland

Provided occupational therapy services within an Inpatient Residential Adolescent Psychiatric and Educational Setting.Served children and adolescents with severe mental illness and complex trauma to improve their occupational performance in school, ADLs, IADLs, and social participation. Provided group and individual therapy requiring creative interventions due to complexity of population. Also floated to geriatric psych unit. Skilled in sensory interventions.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Spartan Marching Band Drumline (2009-2012), Snareline Section Leader (2011-2012)Elected to serve as first-ever.

Master Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 3.85/4.0

Activities and Societies: Student Occupational Therapy Association (President), Pi Theta Epsilon Honor's Society (Top 33% of class).