Ricky Ferri Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

•Provided assessments (cognitive, physical, perceptual, mental status, psychosocial) and treatment (splinting, ADL, remedial, physical activities) for patients with multisystem injuries including: brain injuries, complex fractures, spinal cord injuries, amputations, abdominal and other soft tissue wounds.•Independently engaged in team rounds, patient and family education, discharge planning program quality initiatives, and in-services for inter-professional student events.•Worked in consultation with over 20 other services to create comprehensive patient care plans.•Independently managed a full caseload (7-9 patients) for an OT in this practice setting, and performed daily admissions and discharges with minimal supervision from preceptors.

Toronto, Canada

- Created, planned, and carried out a comprehensive 8-week program evaluation of MODC's National Hospital Visitation Program (Linking Survivors With Survivors & Peers Fostering Hope).- Utilized a Responsive Evaluation Model to guide evaluation through engagement in program stakeholders including; upper level management, volunteers, program coordinators, partnered hospital administration, and 3rd party researchers.- Performed thorough literature reviews of current; stroke, peer support, social support, assessments, self-efficacy, and community re-integration literature. Consequently, I was able to compare this information to MODC's current program through employee interviews and volunteer surveys to pragmatically analyze the fit of current literature to practice. - Organized knowledge translation of key themes, current issues, recommendations, and future directions through internal & external presentations, meetings, information booklets and videos, and weekly project updates.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Performed comprehensive initial assessment reports and treatment plans for individuals with a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and psychological conditions as a result of motor vehicle collisions (MVC).-Liaised with clients, law firms, medical professionals, insurance adjustors, and other allied health professionals with the purpose of obtaining necessary services and funding for individuals involved in MVC.-Performed both Occupational Therapy and Case Management duties including; facilitating referrals, submission of expenses, attending client medical appointments, communication between lawyers, insurance adjustors, and medical personel, client education on the auto insurance industry.-Became well versed and educated on the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)

Toronto, On

- Worked in an inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation unit.- Performed assessment and treatment in a variety of areas including; physical abilities, cognition, wheel chair prescription, education, and in-home assessments.- Participated in discharge planning, healthcare team rounds, and patient care conferences.

Fonthill, On

• Prescribed rehabilitative exercises for an array of musculoskeletal, neural, and vestibularconditions, while informing patients on the importance of exercise within their rehabilitationprogram.• Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, massage therapists to deliver a holistic approach to rehabilitation.• Trained to use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Electrical Stimulation, IFC, Ultrasound,and Low Intensity Laser Therapy

St. Catharines, On

•At Sportchek I worked in a sales role within a team based environment. •Excelled in sales by constantly achieving sales budgets while building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.•Showed versatility by working in multiple departments with different types of merchandise

Brock-Niagara Centre For Health And Well-Being

•Oversaw activities within a wheelchair accessible exercise rehabilitation centre. •Working as a part of an exercise support team, I was able to be creative and proactive in developing exercise plans for individuals with Spinal cord injuries, Lower-limb Amputations, and other Chronic Diseases. •Allowed me to gain experience with specialized equipment as well as develop group exercise activities (circuits) for multiple members.

Brock-Niagara Centre For Health And Well-Being

•Seniorfit, partnered with Brock University, is an exercise facility devoted toward the senior (+55 yrs) population. Working as a part of a team I oversaw all exercise activities within the facility.•Able to create, assess, and manipulate workout programs to tailor towards the individual needs of the members. •Performed orientations for prospective members with varying health conditions, physical fitness levels, and comfort levels in a gym setting.

•Regularly performed maintenance work on multiple city parks in order to provide citizens with a clean and safe place to perform activities•Responded to and resolved any property needs of citizens to maintain an image of excellence for the City of St. Catharines•Worked efficiently both independently and as a part of larger tasks involving multiple individuals.

St. Catharines, On

•Entered position on short notice with minimal entrepreneurship training.•Responsible for the marketing, booking, and production of 120K of business, while attaining maximum efficiency with minimal manpower and resources.•Leading a team to hitting goals each and every day

Foundation Certificate, Business Essentials

The earner gains the ability to define various financial statements and how to utilize them to evaluate the health of an organization.

Master Of Science - Msc, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: -Professional Development Director -Student Affairs Committee -Student Council Member

Bachelor Of Kinesiology, Bkin (Honours), Kinesiology And Exercise Science (Honours), 1St Class Standing Honours

Activities and Societies: Varsity Men's Baseball, Brock University Athletic Council, Brock University Impact Program

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Sport And Fitness Administration/Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Varsity Men's Baseball