Gaurangi Ganpule
Summary
OT with over 12 years of experience working with pediatric and young adult population in Canada, Dubai (UAE) and India in clinic and community (school and home) settings, Master's degree from UK, Certified in SI approach among others, currently working at Durham Occupational Therapy Services for kids and Community Advantage Rehabilitation, Continuing education: trauma-informed practice, project management, Health information management, Agile managerial practice
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Durham Occupational Therapy Services for kids
2022.06 - Current
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve functionality in each problem areas within the scope of OT practice.
- Cater to pediatric population with a variety of conditions including but limited to ASD, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, scholastic difficulties, physical dysfunction etc.
- Discover problem areas using various methods for assessment and evaluation using standardized and non-standardized tools
- Select and implement effective treatment plans including home programs in line with personal goals for home, school performance
- Provide ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals
- Accurate and timely documentation using EHR (electronic health record) system
- Mentored new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in clinic-based settings.
- Engage in ongoing continuing education courses.
Occupational Therapist (Community)
Community Advantage Rehabilitation
2022.05 - Current
- Assess clients using interviews, questionnaires and other standardized as well as non-standardized assessment tools to determine areas need addressing with respect to improving safety in home setting
- Ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with care team professionals regarding equipment ordering, assistance with funding applications and plans for intervention
- Accurate and timely documentation of assessment results, progress notes, care plan, discharge summaries as required by the professional standards, referral source and company.
Occupational Therapist
Ellen Yack and Associates Pediatric Therapy Services
2021.06 - 2022.04
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve functionality in each problem areas within the scope of OT practice.
- Cater to pediatric population with a variety of conditions including but limited to ASD, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, scholastic difficulties, physical dysfunction etc.
- Discover problem areas using various methods for assessment and evaluation using standardized and non-standardized tools
- Select and implement effective treatment plans including home programs in line with personal goals for home, school performance
- Efficient use of virtual platform to deliver services to the clients (remote sessions) including treatment, screening, assessment and consultations
- Accurate and timely documentation using EHR (electronic health record) system
- Mentored new occupational therapists, sharing best practices and expertise in clinic-based settings.
- Engage in ongoing continuing education courses.
Occupational Therapist- Resource and Support Coordinator
kidsFIRST Medical Center
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Gather, collect and create new therapy resources and materials that can be employed by a team of Occupational Therapists such as creating an physical and online library of Occupational Therapy related resources
- Convert the paper-based therapy resources into electronic copies accessible to all team members working remotely during the pandemic using Microsoft and Google apps.
Occupational Therapist
kidsFIRST Medical Center
2016.02 - 2021.02
- Focus on working in large multidisciplinary teams viz School inclusion teams as well as mid-sized center for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Multiple work settings: clinic, school, community (home); variety of pediatric caseload
- Completed certification in Sensory Integration (USC/WPS), focus on employing SI intervention approach
- Presented 'Sensory Strategies in Classroom' in a conference for professionals (educators and therapists) along with in-service trainings
- Conducted group sessions for children with SPD and also facilitated holiday camps.
Occupational Therapist
Kids In Motion Pediatric Therapy Services
2012.11 - 2015.07
- Focus on providing intervention in small sized clinic setting; Family-centered services
- Focus on facilitation of Handwriting development and intervention
- Facilitated Daycare program for children with needs through the year; collaboration with ABA therapists (lead therapists)
- Started using SI intervention approach under the supervision of SI trained OTs.
Occupational Therapist
Prasanna Autism Center
2011.03 - 2012.10
- Focus on providing intervention to children on the Autism spectrum in a special school setting
- Worked alongside special needs educators as interdisciplinary team member
- Supported various causes such as Autism Awareness, supporting employment and vocational training for those on the spectrum, supported team during annual gatherings and stage performances by children.
Education
Diploma in Health Informatics -
McMaster University CCE
06.2024
M.Sc. Advanced OT -
University of Northampton
10.2011
Bachelors in OT -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
03.2010
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary collaborative team work with leadership roles in clinic projects and school rehab team
- Proficient in independent use of OT assessment and evaluation tools including SIPT
- Evidence-based Practice
- Holistic treatment planning with short-term and long-term goals
- Caregiver and Educator support and training
- Effective communication skills
- Varied caseload including children and young adults with ASD, ADHD, SPD, Down's syndrome, physical dysfunctions, scholastic difficulties etc.
- Continuing education: Trauma-informed practice, Project management, Health information management, Privacy, security and confidentiality
Certification
- Working on Trauma-informed Practice certification
- Sensory Integration Certification by University of South California/WPS (04/2017)
- Overview of the Alert Program' by Therapy Works Inc. (05/2014)
- DIR floor time for Professionals and Paraprofessionals (09/2018)
- Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol' by Vital Links Inc. (03/2016)
- Innovations for maximizing the power of suspension and non-suspension equipment to meet the diverse needs of clients' by Vital Links Inc. (04/2014)
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Durham Occupational Therapy Services for kids
2022.06 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Community)
Community Advantage Rehabilitation
2022.05 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Ellen Yack and Associates Pediatric Therapy Services
2021.06 - 2022.04
Occupational Therapist- Resource and Support Coordinator
kidsFIRST Medical Center
2020.02 - 2021.02
Occupational Therapist
kidsFIRST Medical Center
2016.02 - 2021.02
Occupational Therapist
Kids In Motion Pediatric Therapy Services
2012.11 - 2015.07
Occupational Therapist
Prasanna Autism Center
2011.03 - 2012.10
Diploma in Health Informatics -
McMaster University CCE
M.Sc. Advanced OT -
University of Northampton
Bachelors in OT -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- Working on Trauma-informed Practice certification
- Sensory Integration Certification by University of South California/WPS (04/2017)
- Overview of the Alert Program' by Therapy Works Inc. (05/2014)
- DIR floor time for Professionals and Paraprofessionals (09/2018)
- Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol' by Vital Links Inc. (03/2016)
- Innovations for maximizing the power of suspension and non-suspension equipment to meet the diverse needs of clients' by Vital Links Inc. (04/2014)
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