Alanna C. Raffel has over 10 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Currently, she works as an occupational therapist for Pediatric Therapeutic Services in Philadelphia, providing school-based OT services. Previously, she has worked for Effective Communication Solutions and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, treating both pediatric and adult patients.

1. Alanna
C.
Raffel
2114
Pine
Street
Apt.
3F
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
●
(732)
672-­‐1195
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alanna.raffel@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Thomas
Jefferson
University,
Philadelphia,
PA
(August
2013)
Master
of
Science
in
Occupational
Therapy
• Alpha
Eta
Honor
Society,
GPA:
3.96
University
of
Maryland,
Honors
College,
College
Park,
MD
(May
2009)
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Psychology,
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Dance
• Phi
Beta
Kappa,
GPA:
3.78
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Pediatric
Therapeutic
Services,
Philadelphia,
PA
(August
2015-­‐Present)
Occupational
Therapist
• Provide
direct,
school-­‐based
services
to
students
on
occupational
therapy
caseload
using
push-­‐in,
pull-­‐out,
consultation,
and
Response
to
Intervention
models
• Screen
and
evaluate
students
based
on
referrals
and
3
year
state
regulations
using
standardized
assessments,
clinical
observations,
and
parent/teacher
interventions
• Participate
in
IEP
team
meetings,
parent
and
teacher
education
and
complete
daily
documentation
on
goals
and
triennial
report
card
reports
Effective
Communication
Solutions,
Philadelphia,
PA
(June
2014-­‐August
2015)
Occupational
Therapist
• Evaluated,
planned,
and
implemented
treatment
of
pediatric
patients
• Completed
initial
evaluations
and
re-­‐evaluations
using
standardized
assessments
including
Peabody
Developmental
Motor
Scales,
Beery
VMI,
Developmental
Test
of
Visual
Perception,
and
Sensory
Profile
as
well
as
clinical
observations
and
parent
interviews
• Completed
parent
education
using
sensory
strategies
and
home
exercise
programs
Magee
Rehabilitation
Hospital,
Philadelphia,
PA
Occupational
Therapist,
Neuro
Rehabilitation
Center
(December-­‐April
2014)
Per
Diem
Therapist
(April
2014-­‐Present)
• Evaluated,
planned,
and
implemented
treatment
of
patients
on
the
brain
injury
and
stroke
unit
with
physical,
cognitive,
and
visual-­‐perceptual
impairments
in
an
acute
rehabilitation
setting
• Reported
and
participated
in
weekly
patient
care
conferences
with
interdisciplinary
team
• Assessed
for
and
ordered
appropriate
durable
medical
equipment,
upper
extremity
orthotics,
and
power
mobility
• Completed
patient
education
as
well
as
family
and
caregiver
training
THOMAS
JEFFERSON
UNIVERSITY
FIELD
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Level
II:
The
Center
for
Autism,
Philadelphia,
PA
(April-­‐June
2013)
• Conducted
standardized
assessments
including
the
Sensory
Processing
Measure-­‐
Preschool,
Revised
Knox
Preschool
Play
Scale,
and
the
Peabody
Developmental
Motor
Scales-­‐2
to
implement
evidence-­‐based,
client-­‐centered
interventions

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• Consulted
with
mental
health
therapists
to
adapt
activities,
modify
program
rooms,
and
implement
sensory-­‐based
strategies
throughout
treatment
Level
II:
The
Bryn
Mawr
Hospital,
Bryn
Mawr,
PA
(January-­‐March
2013)
• Evaluated
and
treated
a
full
caseload
of
10
patients
a
day
on
acute
inpatient
floors
Level
I:
Elwyn-­Seedlings,
Philadelphia,
PA
(Fall
2012)
• Implemented
school-­‐based
interventions
at
an
early
intervention
preschool
for
children
with
autism
spectrum
disorders,
including
scissor
and
pre-­‐handwriting
skills
Level
I:
Morris
Home,
Philadelphia,
PA
(Fall
2012)
• Developed
and
conducted
six
mental
health-­‐based
group
sessions
to
promote
participation
in
work
and
wellness
using
the
recovery
model
Level
I:
Rainbow
Rehab,
Marlton,
NJ
(Summer
2012)
• Shadowed
a
certified
hand
therapist
• Facilitated
sensory-­‐based
treatment
for
children
with
developmental
disabilities
Level
I:
Taylor
Hospital,
Ridley
Park,
PA
(Fall
2011)
• Planned
and
implemented
interventions
for
patients
with
conditions
including
stroke,
joint
replacements,
amputations,
brain
surgery,
and
heart
surgery
OTHER
RELEVANT
EMPLOYMENT
JCC
Camps
at
Medford,
Open
Hearts
Open
Doors,
Medford,
NJ
(Summer
2012)
One-­‐on-­‐one
Counselor
• Facilitated
the
participation
of
a
camper
with
autism
in
an
inclusive
camp
setting
JEVS
Human
Services,
Philadelphia,
PA
(May
2012-­‐May
2013)
Direct
Care
Worker
• Supported
community
outings
for
a
young
woman
with
a
traumatic
brain
injury
Philadelphia
Inclusion
Network,
Philadelphia,
PA
(Spring
2012)
OT
Student
Consultant
• Worked
with
preschool
teachers
to
implement
adaptations
in
order
to
promote
inclusion
URJ
Camp
Harlam,
Kunkletown,
PA
(Summer
2011)
Camper
Care
Director
• Promoted
positive
experiences
for
campers
by
helping
them
manage
bullying,
homesickness,
and
difficulty
with
social
integration
Israel
Sports
Center
for
the
Disabled,
Ramat
Gan,
Israel
(September
2009-­‐January
2010)
Assistant
Teacher
• Promoted
participation
in
daily
activities
for
preschool
students
with
cerebral
palsy
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
• American
Occupational
Therapy
Association
(September
2011-­‐
Present)
• Pennsylvania
Occupational
Therapy
Association
(August
2013-­‐Present)