Kathryn Sarracino
Encinitas
Summary
Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in pediatric therapy, specializing in sensory integration and developmental interventions. Skilled in creating individualized care plans and educating families to achieve developmental milestones. Proven ability to foster patient trust through innovative and compassionate care strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Eat Play Love
03.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient motor development and daily living skills.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress toward therapy goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care for diverse patient populations.
Occupational Therapist
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities and education to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
- Support family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources to improve home care.
- Facilitate and consult on therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, manual therapy techniques and sensory integration activities.
Occupational Therapist
Sheri's OT Service
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Pediatric occupational therapist working in early intervention in both home and clinic settings.
- Experience and training in feeding therapy. Developed and implemented treatment programs to address oral motor and oral sensory developmental needs and goals for client and family.
- Designed and implemented therapeutic interventions, including sensory integration techniques tailored to pediatric needs and goals.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support and cohesiveness within the therapy team.
- Provided occupational therapy assessment and treatment to pediatric patients with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social impairments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care in both home and clinic settings.
Occupational Therapist
San Diego Office of Education
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Pediatric occupational therapist in school setting.
- Involved in assessment process, goal setting, therapy and supervision of COTA.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for students with similar needs or interests.
- Advised educational staff on integrating occupational therapy strategies to enhance student sucess.
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans (IEPs) for students receiving services from the OT department.
- Educated staff members about the role of occupational therapy within the educational system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings regarding changes in student programming or placement decisions.
Occupational Therapist
Monterey County Office of Education
09.2003 - 08.2007
- School based occupational therapist with concentration in early intervention.
- Involved in assessment process, goal setting, treatment planning, and transition into preschool.
- Participated in Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) process.
- Provided teacher and staff consultation, and parent, caregiver education.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2001
Skills
- Establishing Trust with Patients
- Sensory integration
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Developmental Pediatric Therapy
- Handwriting Interventions
- Family and patient education
- Feeding Therapy
- Equine Assisted Therapy
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification NBCOT certification # 1061149
- California Board of Occupational Therapy License # 5166
- CPR Certified ProCPR certificate # 169941265956156
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Eat Play Love
03.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Sheri's OT Service
05.2014 - 12.2019
Occupational Therapist
San Diego Office of Education
09.2007 - 07.2010
Occupational Therapist
Monterey County Office of Education
09.2003 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of New England
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England