LAUREN BURKHALTER
Alpharetta
Summary
Compassionate, detail-oriented occupational therapist with doctoral training and hands-on clinical experience in pediatric outpatient and senior living settings. Skilled in family-centered care, evidence-based interventions, sensory-motor development, and efficient Home Exercise Program (HEP) creation. Strong collaborator with PT and SLP teams, dedicated to improving participation, independence, and quality of life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
Wiles Therapy for Kids
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered pediatric outpatient OT for children with autism, sensory processing challenges, and fine motor delays.
- Designed play-based interventions to target sensory regulation, visual-motor skills, and ADL independence.
- Created a centralized HEP library to improve therapist workflow and enhance parent engagement.
Level II Fieldwork Student
EmpowerMe Wellness (Renaissance & Piedmont Buckhead)
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided OT in assisted living for residents with orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive conditions.
- Implemented ADL retraining, mobility interventions, and cognitive engagement activities.
- Collaborated with PT and SLP teams; completed daily documentation using standard ALF-based EMR systems.
Fieldwork Student
Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Hand Therapy
Fieldwork Student
Avita Community Partners
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Mental Health
Physical Therapist Technician
OrthoAtlanta
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supported PTs with therapeutic exercise programs and maintained treatment areas.
- Reinforced patient education for home exercise follow-through.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2013
Skills
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Sensory Integration
- Fine/Visual Motor Skills
- ADL Training
- HEP Development
- Caregiver Education
- EMR (Fusion, Net Health)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
Certification
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR), certified November 2025
- Georgia Occupational Therapy License – Application in Progress (Expected 2025)
- BLS/CPR (AHA)
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Wiles Therapy for Kids
09.2024 - 12.2024
Level II Fieldwork Student
EmpowerMe Wellness (Renaissance & Piedmont Buckhead)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Fieldwork Student
Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
Fieldwork Student
Avita Community Partners
03.2022 - 04.2022
Physical Therapist Technician
OrthoAtlanta
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
Georgia State University