James Dwyer Email & Phone Number

Rochester, Ny, Us

Hampton Bays, New York, United States

- Provides outpatient therapy services for patients with upper extremity pathology, various neurological conditions, gait & balance deficits, and post-surgical orthopedic conditions- Caseload management of 55+ patients a week, maintaining productivity over 1.25, scheduling and documentation via TheraOffice, coordination of marketing meetings, communication management with providers, monthly professional development meetings- Specialties include neuromobilization of the upper quadrant, Graston M1 certification, AIB vestibular certification, neurological rehabilitation, pain management, and virtual reality therapy

Hampton Bays, New York, United States

- Provides home health services to clients in Suffolk County- Documentation via Practice Perfect- Treatment emphasis on balance training for fall risk reduction, ADL/IADL retraining, caregiver education, postural re-education, DME training, upper extremity rehabilitation, pain management strategies, activity tolerance training, and fine motor dexterity training to promote maximized independence and aging in place

Brookhaven, New York, United States

- Provided mobile outpatient services to clients at Brookhaven ALF- Documented via Net Health- Treatment emphasized interdisciplinary communication strategies to optimize care plans, multimodal treatment strategies for fall risk reduction, ADL/IADL retraining, DME training, upper extremity rehabilitation, pain management strategies, wound care education, manual treatment for tone management, and fine motor dexterity training to promote maximized independence and quality of life

Rochester, New York, United States

- Generated referrals at Cobbs Hill ALF, private residences, and assisted housing, via multidisciplinary communication with ALF nursing, administration, marketing director, and director of rehabilitation- Documented via WebPT- Evaluated new clients ADL/IADL proficiency, DME training, ROM testing and MMT grades, GM/FM coordination development, promotion of safety awareness and compensatory strategies, transfer training and body mechanics, cognitive training, pain management techniques, and orthotics schedules, educated appropriate levels of ADL assistance to home health aide, nursing, and caregivers

Rochester, New York, United States

- Provided telehealth services for Motus Nova as a credentialed clinician with Medicare, BCBS, and Aetna- Administrated robotic-assisted therapy using the Hand Mentor, the Foot Mentor, and the Myopro - Provided personalized restorative telehealth services provided through the Motus Provider Dashboard- Emphasized collaborative goal setting, customized treatment plans, and real-time adjustment of biomechanical parameters to optimize the therapeutic value of the Motus Nova gaming suite- Compiled data stream tracking minimums, maximums, and mean flexion and extension values- Facilitated billing of eligible CPT codes and collection of billing demographics

Rochester, New York, United States

- Conducting initial evaluation to new admissions including MMT, ROM, GM/FM screening, transfer status and bed mobility, MOCA/SLUMS, ADL/IADL walkthroughs, and pain assessments- Engaging patients in therapeutic activities, neuromuscular re-education, instruction in personalized exercise programs, self-care training, wheelchair and bed mobility, functional mobility with ambulatory aids, DME training, and ADL adaptation/compensatory strategies- Contribution to weekly care plan meetings, morning report, and utilization review- Documentation of new/readmissions, therapy visits, progress notes, recertification, and discharge summaries on Rehab Optima- Conducting quarterly, annual, and contracture screens- Inter-professional communication through Point Care Click

Rochester, New York, United States

- Managed a 90% caseload including all interventions, documentation on IMS software, and review of EMR, IEP, IFSP, and transition plans - Redirected adverse behavior, designed personalized intervention plans, administered sensory regulation techniques, and promoted developmental motor skills - Worked in an outpatient setting, at daycares, preschools, and made home health connections - Collaborated with interprofessional team including OT, PT, SLP, special education, and vision specialists - Assisted in the administration of the Peabody Assessment and evaluated necessity of services - Led in-service project to create reading materials to educate parents on affordable activities for children with sensory, fine motor, and gross motor delays

Rochester, New York, United States

- Managed a 75% caseload which entailed recording vital signs, implementing occupation-based interventions, designing personalized home exercise programs, instructing on medication management skills, documenting visit notes within Point Care Manager software, and managing disease processes - Administered clinical evaluations and assessment tools such as ROM, MMT, pain scales, Borg RPE scale, Barthel index, and numerous assessments focusing on balance and fall risk - Monitored skin integrity, measured lymphedema volume, and provided lymphedema massage - Educated clients and caregivers on the proper use and installation of DME - Communicated plan of care with PCP offices - Produced in-service lecture addressing the influence of posture on chronic shoulder pain

Buffalo, New York, United States

- Taught learning strategies, memorization techniques, and conducted anatomical walk-throughs - Assisted in upkeep and maintenance of cadaver specimens

West Commercial St, East Rochester

- Evaluated baseline strengths, weaknesses, ROM, functional movement screening, and health history- Assisted clients in goal setting and provided motivational support- Collaborated with senior staff to design and implement development programs

Msot, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

- PTE honors society - Teaching Assistant in the gross cadaver lab and neuro-anatomy lab - Advocacy Day committee leader - Fieldwork.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Sciences, 3.28

Activities and Societies: - Men's Varsity Lacrosse Team - Marist College Public Praxis Club - H.E.L.O for Haiti fundraising task force.

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Activities and Societies: 4 year Varsity Lacrosse Team, Chess Club