Marissa Auth Email & Phone Number

Holly Springs, Nc, Us

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Hackettstown, Nj

Occupational therapist in an outpatient setting with a concentration in hand therapy. Some of my primary responsibilities include:•Observing orthopedic hand surgeons during pre-surgical consultations and surgical rounds by invitation •Actively engaging in various continuing educational opportunities including the Philadelphia Rehabilitation of the Hand Conference and an Orfit Splinting Workshop •Obtained a Physical Agent Modalities certification •Implemented an alternative method for scheduling clients in order to improve quality of patient care •Consulting with orthopedic hand surgeons and communicating with various professionals (Ex: physicians, nurses, workers compensation insurance adjusters) to ensure optimal patient outcomes •Fabricating various forearm, wrist, hand, and finger based splints •Conducting initial evaluations and administers a variety of subjective and objective standardized assessments •Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized therapeutic programs to clients with a multitude of orthopedic and neurological conditions based upon physician’s orders and evaluation findings •Inputing daily notes, updated plans of care, initial evaluations, and discharge summaries

Morris Plains, Nj

Some of my primary responsibilities include:-handling all front desk related responsibilities including: assisting current/prospective members' with their inquiries, conducting tours of the facility, and updating members' accounts -Maintaining a presentable work environment for optimal customer satisfaction

Greater New York City Area

Occupational Therapy level II fieldwork student working in an outpatient setting that specializes in hand therapy.•Conducted initial evaluations and administered a variety of subjective and objective standardized assessments (Ex: BU AM-PAC, Dynamometry, Edema measurements, Goniometry, MVPT, Nine Hole Peg Test, Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test, QuickDash, & Visual Analog Scale) •Developed, implemented, and modified individualized therapeutic programs to clients with a multitude of orthopedic and neurological conditions (Ex: Boutonniere Deformity, DeQuervain’s, Fibromyalgia, Lateral Epicondylitis, conservative and post operative Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, conservative and post operative Distal Radius Fractures, Arthritis, Non-Essential Tremors, Stroke, & Trigger Finger) •Fabricated several thermoplastic splints for a variety of clients (Ex: PIP Extension Splint, Short Thumb Opponens Spica, MCP Blocking Splint) •Learned Cerner’s documentation system and input daily notes, updated plans of care, initial evaluations, and discharge summaries

Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Student working with the geriatric population in a subacute setting. •Invented a therapeutic device, called “The Memory Box”, in order to strengthen various aspects of cognition including working memory, visual-spatial-sequencing, and visual scanning •Developed, implemented, and modified individualized therapeutic programs to a variety of clients•Conducted initial evaluations and administered standardized assessments (Ex: MoCA, Barthel Index, & 6 Minute Walk Test)•Learned Casamba’s documentation system and input daily notes, progress notes, updated plans of care, initial evaluations, and discharge summaries•Communicated and collaborated with clients, their families, and other health-care professionals in order to deliver the highest quality of care to each patient •Engaged in family and Pre-UR meetings

•Administered visual-perceptual motor assessments to new clients (Beery VMI and TVPS) •Developed and implemented individualized therapeutic programs to clients between ages 5 and 12 •Observed multiple Planning and Placement Team meetings

• Aided in the implementation of an interdisciplinary skilled feeding group •Conducted active and passive range of motion assessments on clients experiencing upper extremity weakness•Educated patients on the benefits of utilizing adaptive equipment in order to enhance self-feeding

450 hour internship shadowing a certified hand therapist and occupational therapist specialized in neurological rehabilitation•Invented a therapeutic device, called the “Hand-Aid”, to facilitate grip strength •Calculated patients’ QuickDASH scores•Aided in the implementation of individualized therapeutic programs for clients experiencing a wide array of neurological and hand related conditions, e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, distal radial fractures, etc.…

Girls’ kindergarten camp counselor for the summers of 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015•Oversaw 10-15 girls 5 days a week for 7 hours a day•Implemented the daily schedule and provided a fun and safe atmosphere conducive to learning life skills

Worked as a sales associate/cashier during the summer of 2014 and winter of 2014-2015 while attending TCNJ for undergraduate school•Acknowledged by store manager for excellent customer service •Managed fitting room and maintained a presentable work environment for optimal customer satisfaction

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Pi Theta Epsilon: Occupational therapy based honors society (Dec. 2016-Present) Student Occupational Therapy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Major: Health And Exercise Science; Minor: Psychology, 3.83

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude; Golden Key International Honor Society 2013; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).