Pooja A. Patel, Drot, Otr/L, Bcg, Cdp, Cfps, Cgcp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL, US

Navigating the US healthcare system and continuum of care options can be tricky. A fear of the unknown is rooted in misinformation, lack of awareness, and poor education related to aging. Proactive care planning can help YOU be present when it truly matters, without the stress of figuring things out on a whim. I started Aging Together as a means to bridge.

Chicago, IL, US

The Aging Together Podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of caring for aging loved ones. In this podcast, I interview guests who are experts in their fields or can share their experiences with caregiving. Together with the guest speakers, we dive into a wide range of topics including health and wellness, care planning, caregiving, and more..

Dover, DE, US

OT 511 Co-Instructor (Module II: Adults): OT in Mental Health & Psychosocial Practice (Spring 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024, virtual/remote, Wesley College)Responsible for curriculum/course development, teaching, grading, and aligning the curriculum with ACOTE B Standards during a recent re-accreditation process.

Chicago, IL, US

Continuing to work bedside 2+ days/month to maintain clinical skills within a high pace medical teaching environment.

Chicago, IL, US

Primary Service Line: General Medicine Department Leadership: Former Chair of the OT Clinical Practice & Quality Committee. Former member of the Proficiency & Efficiency Committee & the Professional Development Committee. Hospital Leadership: Former Corporate Health Safety Representative for the Rehab Department; former member of hospital-wide Inpatient.

Chicago, Illinois, US

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Chicago, IL, US

OT 629 Group Leadership: Site supervisor for two community sites, two groups with six students total, guiding them in implementing five groups over seven weeks.

Lisle, Illinois, US

- Served as a formal mentor for the leadership development program (LDP) in its inaugural year from 2019-2020. - Returned in 2023 for another year as a mentor for the 2023-2024 cohort.

Rockville, Maryland, US

Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is the national honor society for occupational therapy students & alumni with 100+ chapters across the United States. Its mission is to promote research, scholarship, and service among occupational therapy students. PTE recognizes and encourages superior scholarship among students enrolled in accredited educational programs across.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Served as a member on the steering committee for my alma mater’s new initiative to connect students and alumni for mentorship, professional development, and networking. Primarily assisted with the mentoring subcommittee and organization of local alumni events.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Served as a contracted assessment therapist for a grant-funded longitudinal research study.

Uplift Humanity India (UHI) was a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering orphaned, abandoned, and incarcerated youth in India via education. Since 2010, UHI educated these children on life skills and technology training. My team and I launched the Health Education Program within the organization to educate the children on basic personal.

St. Joseph, TT

Mentored three masters of occupational therapy students through the development of their final thesis paper.

Gained experience as the primary OT in a 300-bed Trauma IV hospital with a 23-bed inpatient unit. Averaged 4-6 evaluations (acute IP and acute rehab) per 8h day. Responsible for evaluations, POCs, discharge recs, delegation and communication with COTAs, and communication with SW, CM, MD, and RN. Participated in team conferences 2x/wk for rehab patients..

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

Gained experience as an acute care OT in a 556-bed Trauma I hospital. Averaged 5-6 evaluations (~25u) per 8h day. OT team lead on the oncology and general medicine units (5 wings). Responsible for evaluations, POCs, discharge recs, delegation and communication with COTAs, and communication with SW, CM, MD, and RN. Participated in daily morning rounds on.

Gained experience in an acute inpatient rehab hospital. Caseload of seven patient rooms, responsible for evaluations, treatment plans, delegation to and communication with COTA, and discharge planning. Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team conferences for each designated patient. Common diagnoses treated: stroke, falls, general.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Completed the final doctoral experiential component of earning the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree. Worked with the Dean of Students in the Student Affairs Department to research, develop, implement, and facilitate campus programming to enhance student success via improved health and wellness at USciences.

Supervised infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ranging in age from 3mos. to 5yrs. Facilitated classroom activities and play.

Performed a needs assessment for the population via observations and personal communication. Proposed a program to fulfill an identified need at the setting. Utilized strong interpersonal skills to communicate with teachers, staff, students, and parents.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Full-time OTS under the supervision of an OTR/L. Involved working in acute care and acute inpatient rehabilitation. Involved production of efficient work in limited time with significant flexibility. Responsibilities included completed evaluations, re-evaluations, and follow-up treatments of new and existing patients, as well as effectively communicating.

Full-time OTS under the supervision of an OTR/L. Involved working with the geriatric population mainly diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, but also with various other movement disorders (i.e., Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathy, ortho injuries, and general deconditioning). Facility runs the LSVT BIG program. Responsibilities included running 1hr treatment.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Responsibilities included: filing, organizing, and maintaining paperwork--making lists using Microsoft Word, creating budget spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, etc.; running errands for office staff and faculty--getting the mail, checking out or returning library resources, making photocopies, typing documents, checking on available resources, etc.; and.

Houston, TX, US

OTS in a non-traditional setting via the Dr. Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program. Gained experience in providing therapeutic recreation through complementary medicine to patients with cancer in radiology/oncology and infusion units.

Glenmoore, PA, US

OTS in a pediatric, residential facility under the supervision of a DPT. Gained experience in providing therapeutic recreation to children with developmental disabilities in a hippotherapy setting; increasing experience in documentation skills

Observational OTS under the supervision of an OTR/L. Observed the role of OT in a skilled nursing setting; improved documentation skills; improved social skills with patients.

Rutherford, New Jersey, US

Managed the "Junior Kumon" section of our branch; taught children ages 3+ years reading, writing, and math; graded homework assignments

Doctor Of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health Sciences

High School Diploma