Gillian Gitlin, Ms, Otr/L Email and Phone Number

• Created and implemented interventions for balance, cognition, strength, range of motion, visual processing, ambulation/gait,muscle imbalances, motor initiation and memory for patients ages 21 – 94 with diagnoses such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, CVA, TBI, Corticobasal Ganglionic Degeneration, Inclusion Body Myositis, Transverse Myelitis, and orthopedic conditions such as trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, triangular fibrocartilage complex tear… Show more • Created and implemented interventions for balance, cognition, strength, range of motion, visual processing, ambulation/gait,muscle imbalances, motor initiation and memory for patients ages 21 – 94 with diagnoses such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, CVA, TBI, Corticobasal Ganglionic Degeneration, Inclusion Body Myositis, Transverse Myelitis, and orthopedic conditions such as trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, triangular fibrocartilage complex tear, cubital tunnel release• Conducted and/or scored assessments including SLUMS, BERG balance scale, Quick DASH, KATZ ADL, Lawton-Brody IADL, ABC confidence scale, dynamometer and pinch gauge, TUG, 5XSTS, MMT, ROM and sensation discrimination• Independently managed 20-25 patient’s daily notes, progress notes, re-examination, initial evaluation and discharge planning• Planned and treated with an OTA student for 8 weeks, learning the relationship between an OT/OTA• Treated patient through telehealth on Zoom Show less

Analyzed the Effects of Supportive Interventions Targeted Towards Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Decline, approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for graduate research. Achieved second place in the Western New York Networking in Aging in Place competition. Presented our findings to the board of directors at Catholic Health's PACE Program.

• Created targeted interventions for motor planning, fine motor, gross motor, visual motor skills, handwriting for children ages 5-9 with diagnoses such as ASD and ADHD• Conducted and/or scored assessments including BOT-2, DVTP, Sensory Profile and the Beery-VMI• Independently managed 50 student’s IEPs, annual reviews, daily notes and progress notes• Participated in Go Baby Go! Project, creating modified ride-on cars for children with developmental disabilities

• Data entry, utilized ICD10 billing codes, scanned in documents• Communicated with various insurance companies regarding claims• Answered/delegated phone calls for the office at the front desk