Khalesha Linton Email & Phone Number

• Manages assessment and treatment planning for physical medicine and geriatric patients on the Inpatient Medicine and Surgical Units. • Occasionally provides coverage in the Emergency Department, evaluating patients using functional, mobility, and equipment assessments. This increases patients’ ability to successfully remain at home. • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and community partners during patient care planning, using interpersonal skills to advocate for patients and their families.

Cobourg, On

• Coordinated occupational therapy services on the Medicine/Surgery Unit through evaluating activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and cognitive assessments. • Assisted palliative patients with achieving end-of-life goals in the community. • Provided evidence-based and best practice recommendations at discharge support meetings and patient care conferences. • Engaged in cognitive rehabilitation sessions with neurological patient populations.

Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital | Moose Jaw, Sk

• Provided patient care on the Surgery Unit and Emergency Department at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, formerly known as Moose Jaw Union Hospital. • Facilitated referrals for community services and rehabilitation programs for patients in the Emergency Department, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. • Educated and provided equipment recommendations for pre-operative hip and knee patients, which improved functional outcomes for post-surgical patients.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: Occupational Therapy Student Council, Curriculum Representative (2013-14); Occupational Therapy Student Council.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology And English Language & Literature (Hons.)