Susanna Kim, MOT, OTS: Professional Profile
Susanna Kim, MOT, OTS: Professional Profile
Susanna Kim, MOT, OTS: Professional Profile
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with strong hands-on clinical skills and
experience in working in school, early intervention, and rehabilitation settings. Proven ability to provide
excellent client-centered therapeutic interventions backed with evidence-based practices. Seeking to
contribute skillsets in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. Committed to providing all patients with utmost
holistic care and support to improve quality of life.
EDUCATION
Master of Occupational Therapy Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. 06/2020–06/2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Biola University, La Mirada, CA. 08/2011–12/2015
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Fieldwork I
Boys and Girls Club, Renaissance – Rialto, CA. 04/2022 – 06/2022
Service Learning experience which partnered with Boys and Girls Club, Renaissance in the city of
Rialto.
Collaborated with occupational therapy students (OTS) to create goals and objectives to administer
weekly therapy sessions for the children of Boys and Girls Club (BGIE)
Conducted needs assessment to provide client-centered treatment sessions
Independently completed weekly progress notes of assigned children at end of each session to assess
progress and goals
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center – Loma Linda, CA. 04/2021 – 04/2021
Documented treatment notes onto electronic database (EPIC)
Worked with supervising occupational therapists to conduct group therapy sessions
Partnered with occupational therapists to educate clients on coping strategies
Administered evaluation for patients
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Therapy Network – Torrance, CA. 07/2018 –11/2019
Early Intervention Assistant
Implemented play-based therapeutic interventions as demonstrated by occupational therapists
Educated parents and caregivers regarding client’s goal development and engagement
Facilitated circle time sessions independently
Facilitated teacher and speech sessions independently during group therapy
Collaborated with physical, speech, and occupational therapists at the end of every session
Arranged activities for exploratory play
Assisted occupational therapists in setting up obstacles and activities for group therapy
RESEARCH PROJECT
Completed a qualitative and quantitative research study to compare functional outcomes of stroke
patients who have received traditional occupational therapy versus individuals who have received
computer-based therapy as an adjunct. (Hedges et al.“Comparing Functional Outcomes of Stroke
Survivors’ Participation in Traditional Occupational Therapy Versus Computer-Based Therapy as an
Adjunct.” Loma Linda University).
CERTIFICATIONS
Carfit specialist expected certification completion June 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified 01/2021 – 01/2023
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE