EMMA CHOI

CURRENT: 563 S Crest Rd UNIT 4, Chattanooga, TN, 37404 

PERMANENT: 211 N Oak St, DeSoto, IL, 62924 | 
(618) 559-9267 | emma.williams1227@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2021- May 2023)
Master of Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois Springfield honors program (2016- 2020)

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology
LEVEL II FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II at Encompass Health Rehab Hospital-Chattanooga TN (1/9/23-
3/31/23)
· Inpatient rehabilitation- At this fieldwork site I performed
evaluations, created and implemented treatment plans and plans of
care, and completed discharge summaries. This site had Center of
Excellence awards in stroke, amputation, hip fracture, and were
working on brain injury, so I was able to work hands on frequently
with these populations. I documented using an electronic health
record system.

Level II St. Francis Hospital- Bartlett TN (9/19/22-12/9/22)

· Inpatient acute- At this fieldwork site I frequently performed
evaluations specifically in the ICU and orthopedic, created and
implemented treatment plans and plans of care. I cotreated with
speech and physical therapy. I made recommendations for next
level of care following discharge from the hospital and documented
using an electronic health record system.
LEVEL I FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
6/6/22- Level I at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Desoto, Mariam McCauley
6/17/22 · Inpatient acute in the ICU and stepdown in Southaven MS.
· Chart reviewed, interviewed clients, assisted in transfers, performed
set up for transfers, and observed cotreatment with physical
therapy.
9/19/22- Level I at Baddour Center, Julie Hanks
12/9/22 · Older adult community living in Senatobia MS.
· Built rapport with residents, aided in hands on activity twice a day,
led an activity.

9/13/21- Level I at Germantown Municipal School District, Jordyn Potter

9/24/21
6/6/22- Level I at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Desoto, Mariam McCauley
6/17/22 · Inpatient acute in the ICU and stepdown in Southaven MS.
· Chart reviewed, interviewed clients, assisted in transfers, performed
set up for transfers, and observed cotreatment with physical
therapy.
9/19/22- Level I at Baddour Center, Julie Hanks
12/9/22 · Older adult community living in Senatobia MS.
· Built rapport with residents, aided in hands on activity twice a day,
led an activity.

· School setting in Germantown TN.

· Observed co-treatment sessions with speech therapist, worked on
handwriting skills, typing, cutting skills, and fine motor. Verbally
encourage, and redirected clients during sessions.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED
Certification
In progress of certification in providing Physical Agent Modalities
Certified in Ethics and Jurisprudence for OT Practitioners in the State of TN
Certified in Cultural Humility and Responsiveness Occupational Therapy
Experienced in Handwriting Without Tears
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at UTHSC
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
· Member since March 2021
Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA)
· Member since March 2021, presented at TNOTA Conference 2022

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE
TNOTA conference planning committee
· Reviewed submissions for presenters and attend meetings
regarding conference progression.
Memphis Union Mission
· Served meals for the shelter which offers recovery programs for
individuals without housing.
St. Jude Race
· Participated in the cheer station which provided encouragement for
the race participants.
Collegiate Women’s Soccer Program
· Refereed youth soccer games 2016-2019, aided in coaching local
soccer program’s youth soccer team 2017, attended the “lunch
buddy program” with Glenwood Intermediate School’s (Springfield,
IL) lunch period to mentor students 2017-2019.
· Served as captain 2019-2020
Grace United Methodist Church
· Aided in putting together “The Grace Race”, played for the church
praise band, aided in monthly mission meals where we prepared
and took fresh meals to the town pavilion to be served
· Made sleeping mats from recycled grocery bags

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