Cassie Beam

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About Cassie Beam

Occupational Therapist | Care for All Ages | Advocating for Inclusive Practices Welcome to my LinkedIn profile, I am Cassie Beam! I am a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist with a passion for enhancing the lives of individuals through evidence-based practices. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to fostering inclusivity, I bring personalized care and innovative solutions to the table. I am licensed in the state of Ohio and a registered OT through NBCOT.*Education:*- Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from The Ohio State University *Clinical Expertise:*- Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Delivering individualized interventions to children aged 8 months to 21 years - Crafting personalized goals and monitoring progress to optimize outcomes - Supervising occupational therapy assistants and guiding occupational therapy students - Collaborating with fellow professionals to enhance functional independence - Specialized training in sensory-based strategies and pediatric feeding - Home Health Occupational Therapist - Providing comprehensive evaluations and care to diverse age groups - Supervising licensed therapy assistants to ensure high-quality services - Collaborating with service coordinators and paraprofessionals for optimal care plans - Offering recommendations for equipment, modifications, and additional services - Acute Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist - Conducting skilled evaluations and interventions based on physician referrals - Designing personalized plans of care for patients' occupational therapy needs - Educating patients and families on post-surgical precautions and adaptive techniques - Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic discharge planning *Advocacy and Community Engagement:*- Engaged in a groundbreaking Doctoral Experiential Component at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Advocated for occupational therapy's role in community-based practice - Designed sensory maps and social stories for inclusive visitor experiences - Provided training on diversity and inclusion principles to staff and volunteers - Developed resources and training materials for disabilities and behavioral challenges - Collaborated with leadership to promote inclusivity initiatives and resources I am dedicated to continually expanding my expertise, driving positive change, and creating environments where individuals of all abilities can thrive. Let's connect and collaborate to make a difference together!#OccupationalTherapy #InclusionAdvocate #EvidenceBasedPractice