Karina Olson
Flagstaff
Summary
Passionate occupational therapist with an interest in working with people across contexts and through the lifespan to assist them in fully realizing functional goals to improve independence, safety and participation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Northland Rural Therapy Associates
07.2021 - Current
- Screened, assessed and created treatment plans for children/young adults from birth to 26 to address home, community and school participation through early intervention, school based IEP services and home health programs.
- Implemented specialized treatment plans for children in a team based model with a strong emphasis on family, caregiver and school staff coaching to facilitate carryover.
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona
12.2019 - Current
- Provided high level skilled occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation context as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Evaluated, and implemented patient/caregiver training in an inpatient rehabilitation setting to help a diverse population of patients return to living in their home environment and accessing the community with the highest level of independence.
Occupational Therapist
Entirecare
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluated, treated and collaborated to provide interdisciplinary care of neurological, lymphedema, hand/upper extremity dysfunction and behavioral health patients in an outpatient clinic at a busy level one trauma hospital
- Implemented telehealth home assessments and sessions, caregiver training, adaptive equipment training, aquatic therapy and in clinic driving skills assessment to facilitate maximal patient participation in meaningful daily activities
- Also worked in the general acute care setting evaluating, treating and providing discharge recommendations for a diverse population of patients, including a large indigenous population
Occupational Therapist
Teton Therapy
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Screened, assessed and created treatment plans for children birth to 21 to address family centered goals and foster participation
- Implemented treatments playfully, creatively and holistically, including sensory integration, adaptive rock climbing, academic participation, ADL/IADL and pre-employment in the home, community and clinic environments
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Colorado State University
09.2019
Health and Human Performance - Exercise Science
Montana State University
05.2012
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Pediatric evaluation and treatment
Neurological rehabilitation
Early Intervention
Home, community and clinic based treatment
SOS trained feeding therapist
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- SOS trained feeding therapist
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Northland Rural Therapy Associates
07.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona
12.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Entirecare
12.2019 - 07.2021
Occupational Therapist
Teton Therapy
09.2019 - 11.2019
Health and Human Performance - Exercise Science
Montana State University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Colorado State University
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