Hemanth S
Occupational Therapist
Chennai
Summary
I am an Occupational Therapist with strong clinical experience across hospital, pediatric, neurodevelopmental, and community-based settings, supported by a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Mental Health). I believe effective teaching in health sciences is grounded in real-world clinical practice, where theory is continuously tested, refined, and contextualized. My diverse clinical exposure has shaped my ability to translate concepts into meaningful learning, emphasize functional reasoning, and foster practice-ready thinking. As a faculty aspirant, I aim to bridge clinical reality and academic instruction to nurture competent and reflective future professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Jewel Autism and Child Development Centre
11.2024 - Current
- Provided OT services for children with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and global developmental delay.
- Conducted assessments focusing on sensory processing, motor skills, and activities of daily living.
- Designed individualized intervention plans emphasizing sensory integration, self-regulation, motor skills, and functional independence.
- Engaged in research activities and app development during employment.
- Initiated IADL and community participation programs, including outdoor travel, real-life training, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in ASD intervention.
- Conducted multiple parent training programs, and maintained documentation and progress monitoring.
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted and documented assessments of children with ASD, ADHD, LD, GDD, ID, CP, childhood stroke, and Snijders–Blok–Fisher syndrome.
- Delivered OT services across home, school, and community settings.
- Implemented intervention plans focusing on handwriting, ADL, IADL, behavior modification, and sensory integration therapy.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, psychologists, SLPs, special educators, and occupational therapists.
Independent Occupational Therapist
Home- and Community-Based Practice
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Neuro-Occupational Therapist
Miot International Hospitals
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed adults with neurological conditions, including CVA, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and muscular dystrophy.
- Developed treatment programs focused on maximizing independence through strategies and adaptations in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Delivered therapy for individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and acquired brain injury, emphasizing safety, autonomy, and quality of life.
- Applied cognitive retraining, memory support systems, environmental cues, and functional task practice.
- Trained caregivers and suggested practical home environment modifications.
- Addressed functional limitations in stroke and spinal cord injury through ADL retraining, positioning, task adaptation, and safety awareness.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Buds to Blossom Pediatric Therapy Centre
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed skills in skilled observation, and clinical assessment of sensory integration and play skills.
- Used standardized assessment tools, including the Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile-2 and Beery Visual–Motor Integration (VMI).
- Developed skills in skilled observation, and clinical assessment of sensory integration and play skills.
- Applied sensory integration techniques for sensory processing difficulties, sensory-based motor disorders, and sensory discrimination disorders.
- The client group included children with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and sensory processing difficulties.
- Applied sensory integration techniques for sensory processing difficulties, sensory-based motor disorders, and sensory discrimination disorders.
- The client group included children with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and sensory processing difficulties.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy (Mental Health) - Mental Health
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Kattankulathur, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Allied Health Science
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Kattankulathur, India 04.2001 -
B.Sc. Yoga For Human Excellence - Yogic Science
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. 04.2001 -
Certification
Dynamic Taping Level One Certification Dynamic Tape®
RESEARCH, THESIS & PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Award-Winning Undergraduate Thesis (Mar 2021)
- Title: "Effect of Virtual Game Programme as an Adjunct to OT for Visual-Motor Integration in Children with LD."
- Achievement: Awarded Silver Medal for Research Excellence at SRM Research Day.
Manuscript in Progress
- Title: "Social Competence Group Training for Social Anxiety in Adolescents with Borderline Intellectual Functioning."
- Status: Research phase completed; currently finalizing manuscript for journal submission.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- International Conference on Autism | SRM College of Occupational Therapy (April 2023)
Oral Paper Presentation: "Schooling and Neurodiversity: Innovative Approaches in Occupational Therapy." - SRFOTCON’22 National Conference | Sri Ramachandra Faculty of OT (Dec 2022)
E-Poster Presentation: "Virtual Game Programming as an Adjunct Intervention for Visual-Motor Integration." - BIOETHICON 2019 International Conference | UNESCO Chair in Bioethics (Nov 2019)
Oral Paper Presentation: "Ethical Considerations in Accessing Occupational Therapy Services."
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
- Clinical Hypnotherapy & NLP Certification | Wellbeing Centre Institute for Counselling
Clinical Hypnotherapy: Specialized training in therapeutic relaxation and subconscious intervention (Feb 2019).
NLP Techniques in Counselling: Applied Neuro-Linguistic Programming strategies for behavioral modification (March 2018). - Advanced Hand Splinting Series | SRM College of Occupational Therapy
Completed a series of intensive workshops focusing on fabrication, biomechanical alignment, and orthotic design for upper limb rehabilitation (Oct 2018, March 2019, Oct 2019).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
International Conferences & Specialized Workshops
- OTICON 2024: 61st Annual National Conference of AIOTA | Kochi (Jan 2024)
Awarded 2 CEUs; participated in the Artificial Intelligence & Assistive Technology Workshop. - BIOETHICON 2019: International Conference | UNESCO Chair in Bioethics (Nov 2019)
Engaged in global discourse on healthcare ethics and professional standards.
National Conferences & Professional Symposia
- 58th AIOTA National Conference | All India Occupational Therapists Association (March 2021)
Participated in virtual professional development during the national forum. - OTICON 2020: 57th Annual National Conference of AIOTA | Mumbai (Jan 2020)
Awarded 2 CEUs for participation in clinical skill-building sessions. - State Level CME & Inter-College Meet | JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation (Nov 2018)
- National Conference on Autism | SRM College of Occupational Therapy (June 2018)
PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Clinical Observances & Awareness Programs | SRM College of OT
- World Occupational Therapy Day: 2017, 2018, 2019
- World Autism Awareness Day: 2018, 2019
- World Disability Day: 2018
- Pediatric Educational Program: Children's Day 2019
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Cultural & Creative Excellence
- World Bioethics Day International Competitions (2022 – 2023)
First Prize: Group Singing (2023)
Third Prize: Short Film Production (International level, 2023)
Second Prize: Group Dance (2022) - PANACEA Cultural Fest | SRM Medical College (2016 – 2018)
Two-time "Mr. Panacea" Winner: Awarded for excellence in personality, communication, and talent rounds (2016 & 2018).
First Prize: Coffee with SRM (Talk show/Interview format).
Second Prize: Shipwreck (Public speaking/Debate) and Variety Performance. - State Level & Inter-College Cultural Meets (2016 – 2018)
Second Prize: Variety Performance (State Level Inter-College Meet, 2018).
Second Prize: Adzap/Publicities (TAANDAV Cultural Extravaganza, 2016).
TEACHING & CLINICAL MENTORSHIP
- Caregiver & Community Education
Parent Training Programs: Designed and facilitated comprehensive training for caregivers of children with ASD, ADHD, and LD; focused on behavioral management and home-based functional independence.
Community Outreach: Delivered public health programs on disability awareness, mental health, and the societal impact of Occupational Therapy. - Clinical Leadership & Academic Training
Clinical Supervision: Acted as a mentor for junior colleagues and interns during pediatric and neurodevelopmental rotations, overseeing clinical reasoning and intervention fidelity.
Protocol Development: Collaborated on the design of pediatric assessment tools and evidence-based intervention protocols for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Scholarly Communication: Presented complex clinical research and case studies at international and national forums (e.g., BIOETHICON, AIOTA).
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Academic Reference
- Dr. Ganapathy Sankar U
Dean, College of Occupational Therapy
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Specialization: Pediatrics, Neurosciences, and Mental Health
Email: ganapatu@srmist.edu.in | Phone: +91 98411 29481
Professional References
- Dr. Balaji Baskaran
Founder, Buds to Blossom
Email: balaji.ot@gmail.com | Phone: +91 94871 05950 - Mrs. Divya
Human Resources, MIOT International Hospital
Email: mhc@miotinternational.com | Phone: +91 77080 68401 - HR Department
Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
Email: hr@drkmh.com | Phone: +91 93800 06237
Skills
Clinical Teaching Potential in Occupational Therapy Pediatric and Neurodevelopmental Practice Expertise Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Curriculum and Protocol Development in OT Practice Research Engagement and Scholarly Orientation Parent and Caregiver Education and Training Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Health Care Teams Professional Communication and Academic Presentations Student Mentoring in Clinical Settings Client-Centred and Family-Centred Practice Orientation
Timeline
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Jewel Autism and Child Development Centre
11.2024 - Current
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
Independent Occupational Therapist
Home- and Community-Based Practice
08.2022 - 05.2023
Neuro-Occupational Therapist
Miot International Hospitals
04.2022 - 05.2022
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Buds to Blossom Pediatric Therapy Centre
06.2021 - 07.2022
Dynamic Taping Level One Certification Dynamic Tape®
12-2019
Brain Gym® 101 Certification Brain Gym® International
07-2019
Diploma in Public Speaking Awakening & Transformation®
05-2018
Master of Occupational Therapy (Mental Health) - Mental Health
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Allied Health Science
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
B.Sc. Yoga For Human Excellence - Yogic Science
Bharathidasan University
04.2001 -