Taylor Trout
Tempe
Summary
Dedicated to helping others and advocating for clients, with a strong commitment to providing the highest level of care. Proven work ethic complements exceptional clinical reasoning skills. Leadership experience has been instrumental in honing the ability to guide teams effectively and inspire positive outcomes. A passion for enhancing client well-being drives continuous professional growth and development in the healthcare field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
Team 4 Kids
Avondale, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of 6-8 occupational therapists to ensure effective therapy services as the lead therapist from April 2024- present.
- Managed supervision of a COTA, fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards of service delivery from June 2025-present.
- Performed standardized testing, including Beery VMI, BOT-2, PDMS-2, BRIEF, and Sensory Profile 2, to identify developmental needs in children.
- Managed personal full time caseload and applied therapeutic interventions aimed at improving occupational performance.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of progress to facilitate project oversight.
- Developed and delivered informative resources to parents regarding effective home exercise programs and methods for tracking progress.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of infants and children aged six months and older to assess feeding skills.
Caregiver/Respite Care Provider
Private Family
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Facilitated daily living activities for a 21-year-old with cerebral palsy, including transfers, toileting, showering, and grooming/hygiene.
- Managed facilitation of adaptive equipment, including electric wheelchairs, hoyer lifts, and stair lifts.
- Coordinated social activities and companionship initiatives to foster positive community participation.
Paraprofessional
District 66, Prairie Lane Elementary
Omaha, NE
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated individualized support for special education students in classroom settings and individual settings throughout the day.
- Fostered positive social and learning environments to enhance student engagement.
Paraprofessional
Children’s Respite Care Center
Omaha, NE
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported educational development for students aged birth to 21 with developmental disabilities and medical complexities.
- Developed a sensory-adapted classroom environment to enhance client engagement through personalized sensory tools
Caregiver
Synergy HomeCare
Omaha, NE
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks including shopping, meal preparation, and homemaking. Provided reminders for important activities and planned recreational events. Supported clients in maintaining their independence and well-being.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety of physical home environment while promptly reporting client conditions and safety hazards to administrative personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE06-2021
Bachelors of Arts and Science - Rehabilitative Science
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05-2020
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Family and patient education
- Activity analysis
- Clinical assessment
- Intervention planning
- Effective documentation practices
- Pediatric therapy
- Client advocacy
- Providing group therapy
- Sensory Integration
Certification
- Arizona Occupational Therapist License #OTH-008579, Expiration date: 08/11/2027
- NBCOT, Occupational Therapist Registered, OTR, Certification #459289, Expiration date: March 31, 2028
Timeline
Lead Occupational Therapist
Team 4 Kids
08.2021 - Current
Caregiver/Respite Care Provider
Private Family
01.2020 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional
District 66, Prairie Lane Elementary
02.2019 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional
Children’s Respite Care Center
09.2017 - 12.2018
Caregiver
Synergy HomeCare
05.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelors of Arts and Science - Rehabilitative Science
College of Saint Mary
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
College of Saint Mary