SMITA NAYAK
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Committed to helping clients achieve their optimal level of independence through a collaborative approach. Dedicated to help advocate for client's needs to ensure the appropriate level of care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, OT Services
GLA Rehab
09.2013 - Current
- Provide support and supervision to a team of Occupational Therapists
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Meet with each therapist monthly to discuss caseload and provide mentorship
- Participate in management meetings
- Hire and recruit new OT staff
Case Manager/Independent Occupational Therapy Consultant
Consultant
01.2009 - Current
- Provide case management services to clients with catastrophic injuries
- Coordinate a team of health care providers to ensure clients receive a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation
- Extensive experience working with clients with traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, spinal cord injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
- Complete discharge planning referrals to assist with transitioning clients safely from hospital to the community
- Complete functional assessments including attendant care needs assessments and in-home assessments following a personal injury
- Completed Life Care Plans
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
Occupational Therapist
Carol Bierbrier & Associates
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Comprehensive future care cost analyses for individuals after a personal injury as part of case management role
- Prepared detailed and complex reports and tables of costs regarding physical, cognitive and functional abilities
- Provided recommendations for present and future needs
Occupational Therapist
Herrold and Vernon Evalworks
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Completed functional In-Home assessments for individuals after a motor vehicle accident
- Prepared detailed and accurate reports regarding client's physical and functional level, eligibility of benefits and appropriate recommendations
OT Supervisor, Manager
Back To Health
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Community OT assessments and treatment
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed the Chronic Pain Management Clinic
- Clinical Director of the Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program, developed and implemented the program
- Worked with clients who have sustained a personal injury and assisting them to access appropriate resources and benefits
- Conducted In-Home functional assessments, cognitive assessments, attendant care evaluations, education and follow-up
- Provided quality control to the clinician staff to ensure effective and timely service delivery and acts as an O.T
- Resource for clinical matters
- Managed the development, operation and outcomes of the Chronic Pain Management Clinic
- Involved in client education, staff involvement, scheduling, billing, and all day to day activities of the clinic
- Monitored outcome measures for program quality improvement
- Prepared FSCO forms for assessment and treatment and comprehensive multidisciplinary reports for the Chronic Pain Program
- Provide case management of clients with a catastrophic injury
- Hired and trained new O.T
Occupational Therapist
North York General Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Staff O.T
- Administer OT programs with ongoing assessment, consultation, intervention, discharge planning and follow-up of persons with neurological, medical and orthopedic conditions
- Coordinated and planned discharges to the community and/or other facilities
- Coordinated admissions and discharges onto the unit
- Certified FIM trainer from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI)
- Trained all staff on unit for FIM assessments
- Researched, developed and implemented the first SARS Rehabilitation program in Canada for staff inflicted with the disease
- Performed cognitive and physical rehabilitation sessions on an outpatient basis
- Acted as a mentor for new graduates in OT
- Trained and oriented OT staff on unit
- Continuous involvement in quality improvement initiatives on units
- Performed comprehensive ADL and cognitive assessments
- Worked with stroke rehabilitation, orthopedics, cardiology, hand therapy with in- and out-patients
- Supervised and evaluated interns/students/volunteers
- Assisted and participated in Accreditation preparation and interviews
- Implemented a “Project Magic” program (developed by David Copperfield) for patients with physical and/or mental disabilities
- Led a relaxation group and administered relaxation techniques on a one-to-one basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
McGill University
1994
Accomplishments
· Chair of the Education Committee – coordinated in-services and other educational programs for both staff and patients.
· Member of the Falls Committee- investigated causes and of falls and implemented preventative approaches in the hospital and community settings. Developed brochures for patients and families.
· Member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Cross Functional Team – prepared and proposed an “Improved Discharge Planning Process” document.
Certification
Adaptiv Home Renovation Certification
Catastrophic Impairment Evaluation Certificate
Timeline
Director, OT Services
GLA Rehab
09.2013 - Current
Case Manager/Independent Occupational Therapy Consultant
Consultant
01.2009 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Carol Bierbrier & Associates
01.2009 - 01.2011
Occupational Therapist
Herrold and Vernon Evalworks
01.2009 - 01.2011
OT Supervisor, Manager
Back To Health
01.2006 - 01.2009
Occupational Therapist
North York General Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
McGill University
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