Jasmin Torres, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Manage a caseload of up to 6 patients admitted to the post acute Day Program, treating spinal cord injuries/diseases in the sub-acute or chronic phase• Establish a comprehensive plan of care to optimize functional independence, reduce rate of re-hospitalization, and facilitate community re-integration• Develop strengths-based treatment sessions based on client centered goals at a frequency of 5x/week, 60 mins/day• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to facilitate optimal discharge plan

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

• Inaugural fellow responsible for implementing skilled evaluation and treatment of neurological impairments along the continuum of care (acute care, inpatient rehab unit, outpatient clinic) with rotations in SCI/complex neuro and brain injury while receiving guided mentorship under distinguished neuro clinical specialists.• Participate in advanced curriculum and training with didactics in neuro handling techniques, assessment and treatment of the neurologic upper extremity, DME selection, bowel, bladder and sexual function, etc.

New York, New York, United States

• Responsible for triaging a diverse caseload of acute diagnoses including spine, orthopedic, cardiac, general medicine and oncology patients• Implemented client-centered intervention approaches to optimize discharge planning and maximize safety

Greater Boston Area

• Provided administrative support for master’s level professionals in Clinical Service Operations Skillsets• Conducted literature reviews, composed lecture materials, responded to student inquiries, collaborated with guest speakers

Greater Boston Area

• Created and implemented a study contributing to the knowledge base of OT surrounding the topic of recruiting a diversity student body. This mixed-methods research aims to understand accredited OT program efforts to recruiting underrepresented minority students with research findings disseminated through a professional research poster• Experiential leadership experience under Executive Director of Patient Care Services at MGH:Introduction to healthcare leadership roles, policies and operations through attendance of executive meetings and immersive experiences around topics of patient care, innovation, diversity and research. Included attendance to Ethics in Clinical Practice and Diversity & Inclusion committee meetings, networking events, White Fragility book club, research team and innovation meetings. • Participated in community outreach/professional development events, interprofessional experiences and clinical shadowing• Bolstered networking skills through consultations with national healthcare leaders identified as appropriate by the student and site mentor

Greater Boston Area

• Performed initial evaluations, treatment and discharge plans for patients with acute SCI while working collaboratively with a physical therapy partner to ensure continual progress on the Model Systems inpatient unit. Implemented a variety of intervention methods including ADL re-training, occupation-based activities, therapeutic exercise, e-stim and manual therapy, with frequent reassessment of skills and abilities. Participated in multidisciplinary team rounds, cooking group, aquatic therapy and adaptive biking.• Inservice: Lower Body Dressing after Initial Tetraplegia

Greater Boston Area

• Provided comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and services for a total caseload of ~120 adults in the occupation-based outpatient environment. Collaborated with physical therapy colleagues to address physical dysfunction, neurological and orthopedic cases. Utilized a strengths-based approach to address occupational imbalances in the context of meaningful participation. Frequently collaborated with family members and caregivers to provide educational trainings and consulted with primary healthcare providers on a case-by-case basis. Observed cognitive driving evaluations and custom silver-ring splint fabrication.• In-service: Cognitive Screening and Assessment + Patient Case Study

Charlestown, Ma

• Performed administrative task including scanning, copying, printing and addressing student inquiries• Ensured that all HIPAA-protected information remained classified

• Assisted with editing fourth edition of Foundations of Clinical Research text under Dr. Leslie Portney• Performed statistical analyses using G*Power software to update tables and appendixes

• Authored content for New Grad Occupational Therapy for undergraduate students pursuing OT

• Responsible for grading papers and proctoring exams• Address student concerns about course material during office hours

University Park, Pa

• Coordinate and organize survey responses in order to cohesively analyze preliminary data • Compile and code data using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics

University Park, Pa

• Assist professor with grading assignments and proctoring exams• Provide college students academic support with course material

Occupational Therapy Fellowship

Doctorate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Minor In Disability Studies And Rehabilitation Human Services