Heather Cloud Email & Phone Number

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

• Treating children (1-18 years) with varying diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, generalized developmental delay, ODD, cerebral palsy, functional visual and visual perceptual deficits, Down Syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and functional feeding differences in an outpatient setting.• Working one evening a week during the academic year and two evenings a week between two clinic locations during the extended school year.• Utilizing a shared caseload model with point of service documentation including treatment notes, progress notes, and letters of medical necessity.

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided weekly consultation and direct treatment through a combination of push-in and pull out intervention for a new classroom of pre-school aged children diagnosed with Autism through the local Intermediate Unit.• Collaborated with daycares, the multi-disciplinary team, and families to complete initial Occupational Therapy evaluations in the home or daycare for children (ages 3-5).• Completed annual updates and progress reports according to IFSP guidelines• Provided weekly consultation and direct treatment through a combination of push-in and pull out intervention for a Multiple Disabilities classroom at an elementary school (children with a combination of conditions/disabilities including Autism, Genetic disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Down syndrome, etc).• Provided weekly intervention to a complex caseload (including but not limited to students with behavior disturbances, low functioning autism, and physical disabilities) at the local child and career development center through the local intermediate unit.• Accepted a full-time static position at a local elementary school servicing over 75 K-2nd grade students for the academic year and the extended school year.• Provided annual updates, screens, initial evaluations, and re-evaluations to remain compliant with both 504 documents and IEPs.• Collaborated with the 504 team to develop a tiered MTSS system for students that would benefit from Occupational Therapy support but did not require a 504 or IEP.• Provided consultation regarding equipment for the school’s sensory room (including an indoor swing) and individual classroom’s needs.• Designed structured sensory breaks for a variety of students and trained staff regarding implementation of these breaks for maximal benefit• Supervised a part-time Occupational Therapist assistant.

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, United States

• Treating children (1-14 years) with varying diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, generalized developmental delay, ODD, cerebral palsy, functional visual and visual perceptual deficits, Down Syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and oral motor deficits in a combination of outpatient and early intervention settings. • Completing on average 1-2 evaluations a week in the outpatient clinic setting using a combination of assessments including the Print Tool, MVPT, the Beery VMI, the Sensory Profile (various forms), the BOT-2, and the PDMS 2.• Assisted with the creation of a therapeutic resource binder for the Occupational Therapy staff.• Responsible for training/orienting new employees• Overseeing the clinical operations of 1-2 Occupational Therapists• Supervised/educated a Level II fieldwork student to prepare the student for graduation from her professional program (MS, OTR/L from La Salle University)

• Treating children (ages 1-21) with varying diagnoses including but not limited to spinal cord injury, Prader Willi Syndrome, RND, traumatic brain injury, feeding difficulties, and neurological disorders in the inpatient hospital setting.

• Full time company employee traveling between 1 & 2 sites daily (of the 8 Manor Care locations in the greater Pittsburgh area) to provide treatment to a variety of patients within the young adult, middle adult, and older adult population(s).• Evaluating a variety of patients with differing diagnoses (i.e.: spinal cord injury, s/p orthopedic surgery, respiratory diseases, general weakness/arthritis, stroke, amputation, rotator cuff injuries, and dementia) to develop a plan of treatment to submit to Medicare A & B, Medicaid, and various insurance companies (rugged and non-rugged). • Supervised/educated a Level II fieldwork student to prepare the student for graduation from her professional program (MS, OTR/L from University of Pittsburgh)• Developed short term and long term goals designed for the evaluated patient (and the ongoing treating therapist) in order to achieve maximal functional potential for a discharge to the least restrictive environment.• Supervised and co-signed all documentation for up to 2 COTAs daily.• Participated in ACP training for the provision of a variety of therapeutic modalities (including but not limited to electrical stimulation, diathermy, and ultrasound) to supplement therapeutic exercise and activity in order to reach maximal functional potential.• Daily experience in both wheelchair/bed positioning and orthotics for patients with a variety of needs to decrease the risk of contractures/skin breakdown• Featured in national newsletter surrounding procurement of power wheelchairs for long term care residents.

• Responsible for evaluating new clients (1-2 a week), developing a plan of treatment to submit to insurance based on deficits impacting function, and creating client-centered goals for the patient’s ongoing therapist.• Treating a weekly caseload ranging from 35-40 children (ages 2-19 years old) with varying diagnoses including but not limited to neurological disorders, functional visual and visual perceptual deficits, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, ataxia, traumatic brain injury, cognitive deficits, oral motor deficits, and functional feeding difficulties in the outpatient setting.• Acting as a therapist in the INTENSITY program 2x/week (working with physically involved clients using a system of bungees to facilitate vestibular movement and challenge postural control).• Educating families and caregivers for increased carryover and application of therapeutic strategies in the home and school environments.• Designing and presenting an in-service to several disciplines addressing the functional implications of persisting reflexes in both children and adults.• Attended several conferences /training sessions including but not limited to a 16 hour NDT course, a 16 hour oral motor and functional feeding course, and a 4 hour functional vision course.