Sarah Benjamin, OTS

(510) 731-8494 • sbenjamin@students.llu.edu

Determined and motivated occupational therapist seeking a position to strengthen clinical reasoning, develop client-centered
interventions, and building effective communication with healthcare professionals. Aiming to leverage my skills as a practitioner
to provide high quality healthcare services in a variety of different settings.

FIELDWORK LEVEL I
School-Based Community Practice, Yvonne Harmon Elementary–San Bernardino, CA (02/22—03/22)
 Performed an evaluation and chart review with  Documented treatment sessions in SOAP note format
children with severe disabilities.  Communicated effectively with staff to understand
 Administered an interview with the main teacher client’s occupational needs
to obtain an occupational profile of child  Implemented treatment plan and modified activities as
 Developed treatment and intervention plan needed
 Established short- and long-term goals  Implemented sensorimotor techniques
 Developed an understanding of milestones

Inpatient Acute, Loma Linda University Medical Center– Loma Linda, CA (O6/21—06/21)
 Reviewed patient charts prior to treating patients  Navigated through Epic computer system to gain familiarity
 Observed OTA perform interventions with computer system
 Documented treatment sessions in SOAP note format  Supported OTA by retrieving supplies needed for treatment
sessions such as ADL supplies
 Spoke with patients to build rapport and communication

WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Occupational Therapist Volunteer, East Bay Hand Medical Center– San Leandro, CA (04/19—07/19)
 Prepped patients with heat modalities as appropriate  Maintained housekeeping tasks such as cleaning up
for patient therapy under OTR supervision stations for the occupational therapist after each patient
 Observed treatments for proactive care with  Observed with the following clinical devices and supplies:
anticipation for DME needs H-Wave, ultrasound, BTE PrimusRS and splint supplies
 Effectively communicated with occupational therapist
about patient treatment plan details

Registered Behavioral Therapist, Kids Overcoming, LLC – Oakland, CA (08/18—6/19)

 Registered Behavioral Therapist under the general  Accurately completed necessary documentation for
supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Clinical insurance purposes, including treatment notes, medical
Manager reports, and site related documents; providing professional
 Provided in-home/community-based intervention child-related communication to care givers, program team,
activities for children diagnosed on the autism physicians, and other health care providers as appropriate
spectrum
 Prepared and provided specialized training and
instructive materials for each case assigned
 Provided efficient and effective service in all areas of
performance

Therapist Aide/Office Assistant, Sensory Solutions Occupational Therapy for Kids – Los Gatos, CA
 Orchestrated Therapist Aide/Office Assistant duties,
while a full-time student, to support five occupational
therapists
 Performed monthly duties: billed through QuickBooks,
calendar updates, staff timesheets, inventory of
clinic/office supplies, and expense reports
 Supported occupational therapist by having equipment
ready for patient, and cleaned up therapy room after
each treatment session
(05/17—05/18)
 Administered the following: mailed new patient packets,
follow up appointment reminders, scheduling,
returned/answered phone calls in a timely manner,
responded to emails promptly, communicated with
insurance providers, documented initial intake notes while
keeping patient confidentiality, and scored testing
materials and inputted them onto Excel spreadsheets
Psychologist Assistant, Margaret Jones and Associates – Oakland, CA (1/16—7/16)
 Scheduled phone calls with clients to arrange  Responded to emails in a professional manner
appointments with psychologist  Proofread and edited written reports and scored testing
 Processed incoming mail and filed them as needed materials
 Organized files, assembled new file for new clients,  Maintained client confidentiality
and maintained a clean work environment

EDUCATION
Master of Occupational Therapy, Loma Linda University–Loma Linda, CA. (06/20—12/22)

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development, San Jose State University – San Jose, CA (08/16—05/18)

RESEARCH PROJECT AND SERVICE LEARNING

Scholarly Research Proposal Project, Exploring the Impact of “Autistic Burnout” on Transitions into Adult Roles for
Persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorder 

Purpose of Study: Conducted a retrospective and qualitative study to explore the symptoms and impact of autistic burnout
on adult roles, habits, and routines from the perspectives of persons with ASD to inform the potential role of occupational
therapy as autistic individuals transition into adult roles. 

Service Learning II, Boys and Girls Club of Inland Empire, Redlands, CA (01/22—06/22)
 Developed a program to increase the overall health and well-being for junior high students
 Implemented three different topics over the span of 7 weeks to raise awareness on healthy habits, boundaries, and
social media safety
 Documented weekly evaluation notes
 Modified intervention activities as needed to increase participation
 Led group topics independently

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Carfit Specialist Expected certification completion June 2023

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Occupational Therapy Association Joined 2020