Kelsey Tincher
Fillmore
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with almost 13 years of experience as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist skilled in functional mobility/ADL assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for strong time management and effective communication, contributing to seamless patient transitions and improved rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville, IN
06.2018 - Current
- Responsible for evaluating and treating patients among the surgical, medical, critical care unit, and special care nursery units.
- Assesses self-care, functional mobility, cognition, and upper extremity function to formulate tailored treatment plans.
- Engages with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, case management, and physicians to ensure effective coordination of patient care and discharge planning.
- Served as a float therapist in the short-term rehab unit, assisting patients with regaining functional independence following illness or surgery (2018-2020).
- Mentors students, new graduate therapists, and new hires, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided comprehensive OT services to patients across medical, surgical, critical care, and oncology units.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with scheduling committee to ensure adequate staffing levels for departmental needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic interventions as a float therapist in the acute rehabilitation unit to enhance patient independence post-illness or surgery.
- Coordinated daily assignment distribution for therapists to improve operational effectiveness.
- Mentored students, new graduate therapists, and new hires, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Occupational Therapist
Union Health
Terre Haute, IN
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans for patients in medical, surgery, oncology, and critical care settings.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and discharge planning.
- Functioned as a float therapist within acute rehab unit, providing essential support as required.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2013
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation skills (EPIC)
- Time management and prioritization
- Staff education and training
- Discharge planning
- Knowledge of post-acute care options (Home Health, SNF, Rehab, Outpatient)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
06.2014 - 06.2018
Occupational Therapist
Union Health
05.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana