1. Monica Loranger, MSOT, OTR/L
723 Scott Lane, Wallingford, PA 19086
(973) 387-5020
MlorangerEC4@gmail.com
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Theraplay Inc., Broomall, PA August 2015-Present
-Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Early Interventionist, Occupational Therapy Coordinator, COTA Supervisor
 Evaluate and treat children birth-21 years of age with a variety of diagnosis including autism, developmental delays,
genetic syndromes, cerebralpalsy, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and feeding difficulties. Provide skilled,
individualized treatment to children to improve fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory function, self-care,
social, and play skills to support functional and purposeful activity in daily routines.
 Present in-service sessions to referring physicians on a variety of topics relevant to Occupational Therapy’s scope of
practice.
Austill’s Rehabilitation Services Inc., Exton, PA December 2015-Present
 Evaluate, screen, treat, and/or provide consult for school-aged children as an independent contractor.
 Supervise COTA clinicians via face-to-face interaction, email, phone call, etc. to address concerns related to caseload
and provide assistance as needed.
Nemours, A.I.Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE July 2016-Present
 Serve as per diem occupational therapist for the treatment of pediatric inpatients in acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and
outpatient settings.
EDUCATION
Elizabethtown College,Elizabethtown, PA
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy August 2015
 G.P.A- 3.85
 Graduate Research Project:A Comparison of Life Activitiesand Participation AcrossThree Cancer Types: Lung,
Ovarian, and Metastatic Breast Cancer.
 Topics in Pediatrics Elective Course
Bachelors of Science in Health and Occupation May 2014
 Dean’s List Fall Semester 2013-Spring Semester 2014
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Level II Fieldwork
Theraplay Inc., West Chester, PA May-August 2015
 Performed standardized assessments and client/family interview to children/families upon initial evaluation to identify
areas of need and establish relevant goals.
 Provided intervention to children to facilitate the development of skills to support the child’s occupations, such as
school, home, and social interactions. Co-lead social skill development groups for children 4-8 years of age.
 Utilized time management skills to ensure all documentation was accurate and completed in allotted time frame and
consistently meet 90% productivity daily.
St. Joe’s Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Unit, Paterson, NJ May 2014-August 2014
 Developed, implemented, and documented treatment plans and goals for individuals with severe and persistent mental
illness to promote function, independence, and health maintenance.
 Designed and led group therapy sessions to address the diverse needs of the individuals on the unit such as
socialization groups, cognitive restructuring groups, sensory exploration groups, and exercise groups.
 Enhanced and refined clinical reasoning skills and applied knowledge to practice through day-to-day decision making.
Level I Fieldwork
The Vista School, Hershey, PA Spring 2014

2.  Learned and implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques for middle school aged children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delays.
Behavioral Health Care, Lancaster, PA Spring 2014
 Participated with an RN in home health sessions, designed to address medication administration/management,
monitor vital signs, and assist with ADLs and IADLs for individuals with various mental illness diagnoses.
Pinnacle Health Care Polyclinic, Harrisburg, PA Fall 2013
 Developed understanding in the specialized areas of hand therapy and assistive technology through collaboration with
a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).
 Assisted in fabrication of upper extremity splints and administered severalmodalities for clients with upper extremity
injuries in order to regain range of motion/strength, decrease pain, and/or restore function.
 Practiced measurements and seating adjustments for wheelchair evaluations.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA Spring 2013
 Contributed to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with various physical disabilities to increase functional
independence
Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, PA Spring 2013
 Assisted in evaluation and intervention of individuals on the acute rehabilitation unit to develop client-centered goals
and provide function-based intervention.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & MEMBERSHIP
National Board of Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) October 2015-Present
 Registered Occupational Therapist
American Occupational Therapy Association Member (AOTA) Spring 2014-Present
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Member (POTA) Fall 2014-Present
 Member of the Local Conference Committee (LCC) to assist and contribute to the planning process for the 2016
POTA conference, to be held in Lancaster, PA.
 POTA Emerging Leaders Workshop, POTA Conference, King of Prussia, PA October 2014
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and Child CPR Certified, Elizabethtown, PA February 2015
Infant Massage Training: Hosted by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA April 2014
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
UCP CentralPA: Camp Hill, PA Fall 2014-May2015
Habilitation Aide
 Provide 1:1 assistance for a teenage girl with severe ASD and developmental delays to assist her with daily routines
through an ABA approach to promote independence and appropriate behaviors.
Butler Board of Education School District: Butler, NJ Fall 2010-May 2015
Substitute Teacher
 Follow the teacher’s lesson plan to implement academic instruction, supervise students, and facilitate educational
success.
Elizabethtown College: Elizabethtown, PA
Elizabethtown College Track & Field: Assistant Coach November 2014-May2015
 Develop training plans and workout schedules for athletes, guide athletes through training, and provide feedback to
improve performance.
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Conference Presenter
 Presented graduate research project at the 2016 conference in Chicago, IL. April 2016
 Presented graduate research project at the 2015 conference in Scranton, PA. October 2015
Varsity Track and Field, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA August 2010-May 2014
 Elected as a team captain for the 2013-2014 seasons
 13 All-Conference Performances
 Received 2013-2014 Team MVP Award
Student Athlete Mentor Track and Field Representative September 2013-May 2015