Josefine Balazs is an occupational therapist with over 2 years of experience in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings through travel therapy. She has a Master's in Occupational Therapy and is licensed in multiple states. Balazs has experience evaluating and treating patients with various conditions and disabilities. She is skilled in documentation, patient/family education, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Balazs also has leadership experience as the president of her occupational therapy student association.

1. Josefine Balazs
8685 Lacewood Pt Colorado Springs, CO
(440) 479-7502
joseebalazs@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/josefinebalazs
Professional Summary
Occupationaltherapist withexcellent communication and leadership skills demonstrated by
successful year in travel therapy environment, Motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong
desire to foster positive patient therapist relationships to achieve realistic, client centered goals.
Education:
M.S. in Occupational Therapy,University of New England, Portland, ME 2013- 2015
Non-degree;ClevelandState University, Cleveland, OH 2012-2013
B.S. in PsychologyandSpecial Edu.OhioUniversity,Athens, OH 2007-2011
Licensure:
NBCOT CertificationNumber: 344719
Texas license number: 117202 Good through: 01/03/2018
Colorado license number: OT.0004445 Good through: 12/31/2016
Oregon license number: 344719 Good through: 5/31/2018
Professional experience:(traveltherapy)
Foreman Therapy services (Home Health) Dallas, TX 09/15-12/15
Garland Nursing and Rehabilitation (Skilled Nursing) Garland, TX 09/15-12/15
Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation (Skilled Nursing) Bonham, TX 01/16-04/16
Trinidad Inn Nursing home (Skilled Nursing) Trinidad, CO 04/16-07/16
Terrace Gardens (Skilled Nursing) Colorado Springs, CO 07/16-current
 Communicated patient progress with Physicians, Nurses, PhysicalTherapy, Speech Therapy,
Psychiatry,and social workat weekly team meetings.
 Developed skills including: kinesiotaping, family/caregiver training, home evaluation and
modification, bed mobility training, adaptive equipment training and community mobility
involvement.
 Developed proficiency and improved documentation skills.
 Evaluated and treated patients withvarious neurological impairments, SCI, TBI, amputee,
and post operative orthopedics in order to facilitatea safe transition to next levelof care.
 Examined and evaluated patients through sensory stimulation testing, balance, spasticity
assessment tools and completed vision and cognitive screening in order to provide
appropriate care.
 Consulted with various direct care members to provide holistic, client centered care.
 Consulted with other direct care staff and workedwith caregivers to implement home
programs that achieveoccupational therapy goal.
 Facilitate health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.
 Developed rigorous patient centered therapy schedules with treatment goals in mind.
 Reviewed referrals and records, performed and documented initial exams and determined
appropriate treatment course.
 Recommended equipment and in home modifications.
 Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
FieldworkII
Cardinal Hill RehabHospital (AcuteRehab).Lexington,KY. 2014
 Successfully managed a daily caseload of approximately 8 rehab patients,
completing 24 units
 Completed in serviceon the use of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT)for
adults post CVA

2. Josefine Balazs
8685 Lacewood Pt Colorado Springs, CO
(440) 479-7502
joseebalazs@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/josefinebalazs
UIC Medical Center(Acutecare).Chicago,IL.
 Completed in-service on the importance of early OT/PTin the ICU and completed
various educational handouts forpatients and staff
Childhoodpopulationworkexperience
ChildCareProvider (Asneeded) 2004-2016
 Providedchildcare for children birth-15. Prepared meals, helped reinforce potty
training, and morning/nighttime routine.
Special needscampcounselor,New Avenues to Independence, Mentor OH 2007-2012
 Providedsummer recreational and educational activities for children with special
needs while successfully reinforcing the goals of each participant’s IEP.
TeamLeader, Kids on campus, Athens OH 2008-2011
 Empowered underserved, at-risk children and their families in the realization of
their fullpotential through educational, nutritional, and recreational opportunities
Advancedspecificpatientpopulation
LSVT BigandLoudfacilitator,Coastal Rehab, Falmouth,ME 2015
 Worked one-on-one with individual living with Parkinson’s helping to implement
“Big” exercises.
 Modified home environment to promote increased independence with ADLs and
IADL’s.
 Monitored progress of strength, balance, activity tolerance, and cognition.
SNAPprogram,ThePark Danforth,Portland,ME 2015
 Planned and implemented 6-weektherapeutic “aging in place” program, which
includes provisions for varyingfunctional levels in a combination of small and large
group activitieswithin the assisted living facility.
 Informed supervisor of clinical programming, attendance and progress.
 Collaborated to provide accurate, relevant information for older adults.
Leadership:
PresidentofUNESOTA,Portland,ME 2013-2015
 Plan and facilitatemultiple student-ran community volunteer activities and inter-
professional opportunities.
 Held weekly meetings, whichresulted in smooth communication between students
and faculty.
BigbrothersBigsisters,Athens, OH 2008-2013
 Mentored adolescent male with Autism. Providededucational, social, and emotional
guidance.
 Worked collaboratively withfamily and teacher to enforceIEP goals.
RehabCoordinator BonhamNursing Home, Bonham, TX 2016
 Responsible formanaging 4 employees including productivity,competencies, and
compliance with policy and procedures
 Maintained excellent customer service through rounding withpatients and staff,
ensuring quality of care, and providing follow up with clients
Honors,Associations,Certifications
AOTA’s Assembly of Student delegate representative, American Red Cross CPR certified, AOTA
student member, University of New England Student of OccupationalTherapy Association,
UNESOTA)member, Student councilforExceptional Children (SCEC) member

3. Josefine Balazs
8685 Lacewood Pt Colorado Springs, CO
(440) 479-7502
joseebalazs@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/josefinebalazs