Kristie P. Pharo has over 2 years of experience as an occupational therapist working in long-term and sub-acute care facilities. She received a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2015 and has held national certification and New Jersey licensure since 2015 and 2016 respectively. During her clinical fieldwork, she gained experience in various settings including acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, outpatient clinics, and community-based programs working with clients with a wide range of physical, neurological, and psychosocial conditions.

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