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Colleen McAdams

San Diego

Summary

Occupational therapist specializing in pediatric care with significant experience in school-based, outpatient clinics, and home health environments. Expertise in enhancing fine motor skills and sensory integration through tailored therapeutic interventions. Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and family education to promote independence and engagement. Focused on delivering individualized therapy that supports developmental milestones.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

San Diego Regional Center
San Diego
04.2025 - Current

Deliver early intervention occupational therapy to children from birth to three years with developmental delays.
Implement individualized family service plans to address specific needs of each child.
Conduct home visits to support skill development in fine motor, self-help, and sensory processing areas.
Collaborate with families to enhance engagement in therapeutic activities at home.

  • Evaluate clients to determine individualized treatment plans and therapy goals.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to enhance clients' daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.

Occupational Therapist

San Diego Unified School District
San Diego
01.2023 - Current
  • Deliver targeted occupational therapy services to students in multi-needs classrooms, promoting functional independence.
  • Manage caseloads exceeding 90 students across elementary through high school, ensuring personalized therapy.
  • Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants during sessions to improve service delivery effectiveness.
  • Conduct assessments and complete evaluations, actively participating in Individualized Occupational Therapy meetings.

Occupational Therapist

Kids Connect
River Forest
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed caseload of 30-35 elementary school-aged children, delivering targeted therapeutic interventions in outpatient clinical setting.
  • Provided individualized sessions to enhance fine motor skills, sensory integration, and activities of daily living.
  • Collaborated with families and caregivers to create home programs that reinforced therapeutic goals and facilitated progress.
  • Provided services at outpatient clinic

Occupational Therapist

Bellevue School District
Bellevue
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed caseload of 35 students (ages 3-21) across four schools, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
  • Specialized in developing individualized interventions for multi-need students, enhancing their educational engagement.
  • Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient function and independence.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions using adaptive equipment and modalities.

Occupational Therapist

Bridge Hospice Home Health
Monterey
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered post-acute home health services to 25-30 clients weekly, addressing diverse needs from young adults to elderly populations.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to enhance clients' functional independence in home settings.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
  • Conducted assessments to identify clients' functional abilities and limitations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.

Occupational Therapist

Oak Park Elementary School District
Oak Park
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed caseload of 45 students (ages 3-11) across five elementary schools, providing tailored therapy to support individual developmental needs.
  • Delivered targeted occupational therapy across multi-needs, self-contained, instructional, general education, and early childhood classrooms, enhancing student participation and engagement.
  • Evaluated patient needs and developed customized therapy plans.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Occupational Therapist

Positive Outcomes
Aurora
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Delivered early intervention therapy for children (birth-3 years) through teletherapy and in-home sessions, enhancing developmental support.
  • Facilitated parent coaching and hands-on interventions, fostering achievement of developmental milestones.
  • Assessed client needs through comprehensive evaluations and observations.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on therapeutic goals and client capabilities.
  • Implemented diverse therapeutic interventions to enhance client functional skills.

Occupational Therapist

North DuPage Special Education Cooperative
Roselle
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided direct and group occupational therapy to children (ages 3-6) in Early Childhood Special Education classrooms, enhancing their developmental skills.
  • Coordinated with educators and families to create and execute individualized therapy plans, supporting children's unique needs and goals.
  • Evaluated patient needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient independence and function.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills.

Occupational Therapist

Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Oak Park
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Completed 12-week, full-time school-based clinical rotation, gaining hands-on experience in pediatric occupational therapy.
  • Managed caseload of 40 K-4 students across two elementary schools, developing individualized treatment plans to address diverse needs.
  • Evaluated patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques to enhance patient mobility and function.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Occupational Therapist

Rush University Medical Center
Chicago
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Completed 12-week, full-time rotation in acute rehab and acute psychiatric settings, enhancing clinical skills and patient care.
  • Delivered individualized treatment plans that restored functional independence, improving patients' quality of life.
  • Evaluated patient needs and created personalized treatment plans.
  • Conducted therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.

Education

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12-2019

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
12-2017

Skills

  • Pediatric experience
  • Sensory integration and fine motor skills
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Parent and caregiver education
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments

Licensure And Certification

  • California Licensure
  • Washington Licensure
  • Illinois Licensure
  • Colorado Licensure

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

San Diego Regional Center
04.2025 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Kids Connect
05.2024 - 09.2024

Occupational Therapist

San Diego Unified School District
01.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Bellevue School District
09.2021 - 01.2023

Occupational Therapist

Bridge Hospice Home Health
06.2021 - 09.2021

Occupational Therapist

Oak Park Elementary School District
08.2020 - 06.2021

Occupational Therapist

Positive Outcomes
06.2020 - 06.2021

Occupational Therapist

North DuPage Special Education Cooperative
02.2020 - 06.2020

Occupational Therapist

Oak Park Elementary School District 97
09.2019 - 12.2019

Occupational Therapist

Rush University Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2019

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Colleen McAdams