Compassionate and dedicated professional seeking to launch the next chapter of my career as an Occupational Therapist in a challenging and nurturing environment.

  Academic, field work, work and volunteer history of consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  Excellent communication skills and experience building relationships xxxxxxth individuals from all walks of life.

  Genuine aspiration to work in a skilled rehabilitation facility that helps patients xxxxxxth spinal cord injuries.

  Mentored four patients in a hospital setting this year that are recovering from spinal cord injuries.

  Currently disabled as a result of suffering a life changing spinal cord injury in 2009.

  Inspired to help those in need by providing compassionate care on the road to recovery.

  Work history of leading groups, production and processing and equipment maintenance.

  Stellar time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient xxxxxxth EPIC software.

Associate of Science (AS), Occupational Therapy, Xxxxxx College  Xxxxxx, XXXXXX; earned May 2016

Fieldwork:

  Level I A (one week) Hand Clinic, University of Xxxxxx (UW) Xxxxxx Hospital

> Acquired knowledge of making hand splints; iontophoresis; range of motion testing; scar mobilization; and EPIC software entries.

  Level II A (eight weeks) Catholic Charities Adult Day Center

> Learned behavior modification strategies; geriatric and memory care intervention and feeding techniques; and leisure and craft activities assistance, including planning, designing and leading various groups.

  Level II B (eight weeks) Central Xxxxxx Center

> Helped xxxxxxth intervention plans and techniques for the severally developmentally handicapped; in-depth evaluations; prior authorization letters; custom seating system fabrication; and floor and ceiling lift training.

Graduated from Welding Program, Xxxxxx Area Technical School; 2004

Per Diem (Very Limited Hours), Occupational Therapist, Edgerton Hospital Oct. 2016-Present

Volunteer Peer Mentor, Spinal Cord Injuries, UW Xxxxxx Hospital Jan. 2016-Present

Weekly Volunteer, Central Xxxxxx Center Jan. 2016-Present

Previously:

Full-Time Occupational Therapy Student, Xxxxxx College 2011-May 2016

Full-Time Infirmed/Recovery, Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury                       2009-2010

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder, Latitude   2004-2009

Dear Hiring Manager:

Xxxxxxth this letter, I xxxxxxsh to express my sincere interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist.

My passion for the field stems from a life changing event. In July 2009, I became paralyzed from the waist down as a result of motorcycle accident. During my recovery, I gained a new appreciation for life and for occupational therapists. I was treated xxxxxxth so much dignity and respect I knew I had found my new calling. Earlier this year, I graduated xxxxxxth an Associate of Science (AS) in Occupational Therapy from Xxxxxx College. During my education, I gained experience at the Hand Clinic at the University of Xxxxxx (UW) Xxxxxx Hospital, as well as at Catholic Charities Adult Day Center and the Central Xxxxxx Center. Among my unique qualifications, skills and abilities:

  Mentored four patients in a hospital setting this year that are recovering from spinal cord injuries.

  Academic, field work, work and volunteer history of consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  Excellent communication skills and experience building relationships xxxxxxth individuals from all walks of life.

  Knowledgeable of making hand splints; iontophoresis; range of motion testing; and scar mobilization.

  Helped xxxxxxth intervention plans and techniques for the severally developmentally handicapped; in-depth evaluations; prior authorization letters; custom seating system fabrication; and floor and ceiling lift training.

  Learned behavior modification strategies; geriatric and memory care intervention and feeding techniques; and leisure and craft activities assistance, including planning, designing and leading various groups.

  Proficient xxxxxxth EPIC software.

As your Occupational Therapist, you xxxxxxll find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations and providing exceptional care to patients. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviexxxxxxng xxxxxxth you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx