1. Kristie P. Pharo, OTR/L, MS
126 Sunrise Drive · Whippany, NJ 07981 · (862) 233 - 1835 · kristie.pharo@gmail.com
!!EDUCATION The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy; August 2015
GPA: 3.87
Bachelor of Health Sciences; May 2014
Double Minor: Counseling and Human Services & Psychology
GPA: 3.44
WORK Select Rehabilitation - Morris View Health Care Center February 2016 - Present
EXPERIENCE Long-term/Sub-acute Care - Morris Plains, NJ
• Screened, evaluated, established and implemented patient-centered
care plans for diagnoses including strokes, orthopedics, neurological disorders,
dementia, and general weakness
• Gained experience with wheelchair positioning, splinting, durable
medical equipment, family/caregiver education/training
!CERTIFICATIONS New Jersey State Licensure February 23, 2016 - September 30, 2017
License: 46TR00729400
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy December 9, 2015 - March 31, 2018
Certification: 351554
Adult CPR/AED Certified March 5, 2015 - March 5, 2017
Certificate ID: 0WH4UU
!CLINICAL Psychosocial Rehabilitation Level 2 - Kessler Institute for Réhabilitation June - August 2015
EXPERIENCE Acute Rehabilitation Hospital – Saddle Brook, NJ
• Evaluated, treated and discharged diagnoses including amputations,
orthopedics, neurological disorders, general weakness, psychosocial
diagnoses, and gained experience running various functional activity groups
!Physical Rehabilitation Level 2 - JDT Villa, Lincoln Park, NJ June - August 2014
Sub-acute Réhabilitation Center
▪ Evaluated, treated and discharged a variety of diagnoses including
orthopedics, dementia, cardiac, general weakness, and stroke
!Physical Rehabilitation Level 1 - Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ January 2014
Outpatient Clinic
▪ Observed upper extremity disabilities, shadowed a Certified Hand
Therapist, and developed treatment plans for upper extremity disabilities
!Psychosocial Rehabilitation Level 1 - Rehabilitation Specialists, Fairlawn, NJ June 2013
Outpatient Clinic
▪ Observed an OT and created treatment plans for a variety of adults with
traumatic and acquired brain injuries in a community re-entry day program
! Pediatrics Level 1- Springboard Therapy, Morristown, NJ January 2013
Outpatient Clinic
▪ Worked with children with a variety of developmental and sensory
processing difficulties.
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2. HONORS Dean’s List
Alpha Epsilon Delta- Health Pre-Professional Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL American Occupational Therapy Association Member 2012 - Present
MEMBERSHIPS
LEADERSHIP Student Occupational Therapy Association Executive Officer May 2013 - May 2014
▪ Treasurer
Managed club account, ensured sufficient funds for SOTA events,
collected annual dues, remained in contact with student government
▪ Secretary
Took notes at meetings, sent meeting notes to class representatives
for all students to receive accurate information about SOTA activities
!Student Occupational Therapy Office May 2012 - May 2013
▪ Junior Class Representative
Designed, ordered, promoted and distributed SOTA club clothing,
shared event information with junior class, kept attendance
!REFERENCES Available upon request