Tabitha Lin, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Duarte, California, United States

• Conducted evaluations, treatments, and discharge recommendations for patients with solid tumors, hematological cancers, graft versus host disease, and stem-cell transplant.• Managed average caseload of 8-10 patients per day and implemented oncology-specific interventions addressing cognition, ADL/IADL retraining, fatigue management, coping, and caregiver/family education. • Designed residency project on OT in end-of-life (EOL) in acute oncology including data collection of current OT practice in EOL care, qualitative thematic analysis of therapist experiences providing EOL care, and data analysis and synthesis of implications for future practice and use of evidence-based best practices.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Conducted culturally sensitive evaluations, treatments, and discharge recommendations for patients with stroke, gunshot wound, motor vehicle accident, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and knee/hip/shoulder arthroplasty under supervision of clinical instructor.• Collaborated with physical therapists for co-treatment sessions, discussed treatment plans with COTAs, and consulted with case workers, nursing staff, and physicians for safe and appropriate discharge recommendations. • Delivered in-service to rehabilitation staff on functional cognition assessments and intervention in acute care.

Pasadena, California, United States

• Utilized the Developmental, Individual Differences, and Relationship-Based (DIR) Model to promote the social and emotional growth of children with developmental disabilities.• Educated caregivers to facilitate use of floortime strategies and to strengthen caregiver-child relationship.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Promoted healthy self-care and occupations in young mothers aging out of foster care through therapy groups and individual sessions. Addressed clients’ self-regulation and organizational skills to facilitate occupational performance. • Designed and implemented protocols for a problem-solving group at the permanent supportive housing program and a DIR-based Baby and Me group to promote strong emotional bonds between clients and their children. • Collaborated with social workers, workforce development specialists, physicians, and psychologists to support client self-determination through care coordination and strengths-based approach. • Conducted the Residential Environment Impact Scale to assess and optimize sensory and spatial supports in the transitional housing program facility.

• Working with elementary-aged children in school-based occupational therapy. Assessing clients’ motor and sensory deficits and using play as therapy to promote participation and inclusion in a classroom setting. • Observing collaboration between occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, behavior interventionists, and other school staff for IEPs or other interdisciplinary groups.

437 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, Ca 90004

• Led group and individual therapy for adults with mental illness who were formerly incarcerated. Promoted exploration of sensory preferences, instructed clients on self-regulation strategies, facilitated arts and crafts as healthy leisure activities and relapse prevention strategies. • Collaborated with psychologists, social workers, and case aides to determine best treatment plans for clients. Communicated with board and care staff to prepare clients for transitions to step-down programs.

Ucla

• Leading the Kadmon PKD (polycystic kidney disease) study with patient visits, medication accountability, lab processing, etc. • During patient visits, administered blood pressure tests and EKGs. • Maintained updated patient information binders, face sheets, lab trends, adverse effects, progress notes, and scheduled patient visits. • Organized and managed undergraduate student volunteer coordination and sponsorship donation requests for the March 8 UCLA Kidney Health Fair 2015 and the October 25 Kidney Health Fair 2015.

• Assisted the Teaching Assistant for an upper division anatomy lab for physiological sciences majors. Taught and presented anatomy of diagrams and specimens of brain, heart, lungs, central nervous system, skeletal system, and muscles. • Mentored students with advice about study habits and major requirements. Evaluated efficacy of teaching methods in the laboratory.

Doctor Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Master Of Arts - Ma, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Physiological Sciences