updated resume

1. AMY E. MARKS, MEd, OTR/L
700 Alexander Drive ● Belhaven, NC 27810
252-945-5156 ● amarksotr@aol.com
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Highly motivated, self-directed professional with 29+ years of occupational therapist experience, including 9+ years of
experience in program management and OTA supervision. Exceptional understanding of clinical support combined
with leadership abilities that ensure overall organizational results. Ongoing commitment to patient support and care,
while also developing programs that support the excellence of students.
PROGRAM LEADER EXPERIENCE
INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Ottumwa, IA 1/2010 – 8/2011
Program Director - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Managed and administered the OTA program, directing staff members and implementing plans to ensure student
success. Taught classes face-to-face and online, prepared budget for program, managed capital equipment purchases
for program, chose and ordered textbooks. Prepared for ACOTE on-site visit, working with Academic Fieldwork
Coordinator/Instructor.
 Wrote the curriculum design, the ACOTE application, and the ACOTE Self-Study.
 Program received accreditation.
PEDIATRIC THERAPY GROUP SERVICES, INC., Bradenton, FL 1996 - 2004
Owner
Provided OT services to the birth to 15-year-old population. Performed evaluations and treatments in the office, the
home, day care centers, and preschools. Specialized in birth to three-years-old. Completed developmental evaluations
for the Manatee County Early Steps Program.
 Supervised COTA’s and OT students to ensure proper training in accordance with ACOTE guidelines.
 Evaluated patients at various skillednursing facilities in Florida.
 Company was twice nominated for Small Business of the Year.
 Developmental evaluation tools include: DAYC, Mullens, Batelle, Bailey, CAT/CLAMS, ELAP, EIDP, AIMS and
DPTII.
 Therapies: acquisition of motor skills (gross and fine motor), Feeding/Oral Motor skills, Torticollis, Sensory
Integration, Neurologic and Orthopedic habilitation/rehabilitation, and burn rehabilitation.
 Use of various methods included: NDT, SI, MFR, Cranial Sacral I, developmental, aquatic, and parent education
and training.
 Served as a board member of the Interagency Coordinating Council for the Part C Early Intervention program
in Florida.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
EXPERIENCE
Traveling Occupational Therapist, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 2011 – Present
Comprehensive Kids Developmental School, NYC, NY, 4/16-currently.
Aegis, Golden Living, Tarboro, NC 2/16-3/16
Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC 9/15 – through 12/15 (Acute)
RehabCare, Edgehill Rehabilitation, Hartford, CT, 4/15 -7/15
Theradynamics Rehabilitation, Long Beach, NY, mid 2/15-mid 4/15
Tender Touch Rehabilitation, Northern Manhattan, NY, 1/15-mid 2/15
EBS/PS 75, PS 163, NYC, 10/14-12/14/14
Tender Touch Rehabilitation, Medford, NY, 7/2014 – 9/2014
EBS/Success Academy #2 Charter School, Bronx, NY, 2013 – 2014 School Year
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, NC, 7/2013 – 9/2013 (Pediatric OP)
Vidant-Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC, 1/2013 -6/2013 (School & Hospital based)
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, 3/2012 – 12/2012 Adult & Pediatric IP)
Rich Square Health Care Center, Rich Square, NC, 10/2011- 2/2012

2. AMY E. MARKS, MEd, OTR/L
700 Alexander Drive ● Belhaven, NC 27810
252-945-5156 ● amarksotr@aol.com
Continued from previous page:
Traveling Occupational Therapist, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 2004 – 2009
Faithworks Pediatric Innervations, Lake City, SC, 8/2009 – 11/2009
Excellence Rehab, Bronx, NY, 2009 School Year, PS 176
Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC, 2008 – 2009 (Adult & Pediatric OP)
Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, VA, 2008 (Adult IP)
Williamston Rehabilitation & Health Care/Plumblee Nursing Center, Williamston/Plymouth, NC, 2008
Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC, 2007 – 2008 (Adult & Pediatric IP)
Sarasota Health Care Center, Sarasota, FL, 2007
Williamston Rehabilitation & Health Care, Williamston, NC, 2006 - 2007
Easter Seals/UCP of North Carolina & ECHOES, Greenville, NC, 2005 - 2007
Therapeutic Innovations, Inc., Greenville, NC; Therapeutic Life Center, Greenville, NC, 2005 - 2007
Ridgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, NC, 2005
New Bern Child Developmental Services Agency, New Bern, NC, 2004 – 2005
Complete evaluation and treatment in schools, acute care settings, rehabilitation units, and home care settings. Acute
care setting included PICU, ICU, orthopedics, telemetry, neurology, and medical/surgery units. Provide rehabilitation to
those returning home or to another facility. Supervised COTA’s on acute care and skilled units, as well as school
systems and home care.
PAST EXPERIENCE
Senior Occupational Therapist, MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Bradenton, FL 1994 - 1995
Occupational Therapist, NASSAU BOCES, Roosevelt, NY 1987 - 1994
Senior Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics, NASSAU COUNTY MEDICAL CTR, East Meadow, NY 1987 - 1994
EDUCATION
Master of Art - Special Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center
CERTIFICATION/LICENSING
Certified Occupational Therapist – American Occupational Therapy Assoc. (0000004293421)
NBCOT (91298)
New York (#4074): Florida (#4476): North Carolina (#5618): Virginia (#0119004733):
South Carolina (#3557): Iowa (#002008): Connecticut (004209)
Certified Weight Trainer (32461706): Certified Strength Trainer (897654)
Certified Senior Strength Trainer (0214803):
Certified Interactive Metronome (4/2012):
ELECTRONIC MEDICALRECORDS
Cerna, Casamba (Smart), Rehab Optima, McKesson, EasyTrac