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Sandra Avila Gambin
Wildomar
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in private practice and telehealth (Colombia, S.A.). Expert in sensory integration and feeding interventions, utilizing diverse assessment tools. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and educate caregivers, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Skilled in patient management and training international therapists, fostering a supportive environment for children’s development. Skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist with significant experience in providing therapeutic care to children with various disabilities. Strengths include ability to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, strong knowledge of sensory integration techniques, and adeptness at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven record of enhancing children's abilities to perform daily tasks and reach developmental milestones in previous work roles.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employeedFloridablanca
Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Telehealth
02.2006 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Assess and treat children of all ages for feeding and sensory integration challenges.
- Use of assessment tools: S.I.P.T., Sensory Profiles, Developmental Profiles, Family, and School Questionnaires.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches, the SOS approach for feeding, and activity modifications for children with special needs, exceptional kids, and regular kids.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Educate primary caregivers, tutors, and teachers in regard to children's recommendations.
- Educate health care professional regarding Sensory Integration.
The Rehab NetworkMobile, Alabama
School Occupational Therapist
08.1998 - 06.1999
Job overview
- Screen and consult cases from different schools
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with teachers and students counselors to help students grow for schools needs.
- Selected, administered and scored occupational therapy tests related to fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory integration skills, visual skills and daily living skills.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
The Rehab NetworkPanama City , Florida
School Occupational Therapist
12.1997 - 06.1998
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Adapted environments by making changes or modified school environments to promote independence and participation.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Our Lady of RosaryBogota, Colombia, S.A.
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Therapy
12-1992
Skills
- Sensory integration certification #4425, WPS-USC
- Diverse assessment tools for pediatrics
- Feeding assessment and interventions using the SOS approach
- Activity and environment recommendations, adaptations, and modifications
- Collaborative treatment with other health providers
- One-on-one treatment and small group treatment
- Excellent and confident in patients management
- Extensive experience in training and supervising aides, assistants and international therapist
Certification
- NBCOT Certification as Occupational Therapist Registered, OTR # 1002776
- Sensory Integration Certification by WPS-USC # 4425
- Assessment and Treatment using SOS Approach to Feeding
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Telehealth
Self-employeed
02.2006 - 04.2025
School Occupational Therapist
The Rehab Network
08.1998 - 06.1999
School Occupational Therapist
The Rehab Network
12.1997 - 06.1998
Our Lady of Rosary
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Therapy
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