Travelers of the Month

Marjorie O.

COTA/L, CPT

Traveler of the Month - January 2011

As a travel therapist with 360 Healthcare Staffing, Marjorie, a COTA/L and CPT, has gained valuable experience through her assignments with Aegis Therapies. In addition to learning and utilizing specialized therapy programs such as continence management and balance management, Marjorie uses Allen Cognitive Levels to determine patients’ levels of functional independence. Through these programs and her commitment to clinical excellence, Marjorie has had many rewarding experiences with her patients. One patient in particular made a lasting impression.

“I worked with an 80-year-old stage 4 cancer patient,” says Marjorie. “Despite her illness, she never complained about what was happening to her, never asked ‘why me?’ or let her physical discomfort show,” says Marjorie. “Her family was greatly involved in her treatment, and on her “good days” she talked about the love she had for them, and the acceptance she had of her condition. Even when she was feeling her worse, she always asked how you were doing, what was going on in your life. She graced me with the ability to guide her and her family to a peaceful end and even though I only knew her for those last four weeks, she changed my life through how I perceive love, family and challenges.”

Marjorie shares her inspiration with her co-workers, who inspire her in their own way. “I write an inspirational quote each morning on our OT board,” says Marjorie. “And I enjoy greeting my patients and co-workers as they come in. I just appreciate the opportunity I have to work with such an awesome team of therapists and nurses, and to use my skills to help others.”