OCCT 650: Leadership and Occupational Therapy

Touro University Nevada

Megan Meengs

Personal Statement:

I complete my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in June 2015 from Touro University
Nevada (TUN). During my time at TUN, I became a lifetime member of the Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational
Therapy Honor Society, a Student Ambassador, and completed work study as an anatomy tutor. I also
worked as a research assistant for an occupational therapy based pediatric sleep study conducted at the
Center for Autism and Development Disabilities and presented on the findings for TUN Research Day. I
completed my first level II fieldwork within the Battle Ground School District and greatly enjoyed working
within a school district and helping the students in achieving success within an educational setting.

Mission and/or Vision Statement:

My vision is to be passionate and enjoy my work by finding employment where I can make a
difference in my clients life. I will find enjoyment in my personal life through make the most out of each
day. I will find opportunities to use my natural talents and gifts including; reliability, dedication, and
motivation. My life's journey is to create happiness and independence where I go.

Strengths:
My top strengths include; Achiever, Harmony, and Connectedness. I enjoy being busy with different
tasks and getting everything done ahead of time. I believe in the importance of groups working well
together and strive to provide harmony within a group. Additionally, in terms of connectedness, I fully
believe that things happen for a reason and will work out in the end.

Growth Needs:
Being very dedicated to my education and having achiever as one of my top strengths; an area of
growth to work on is allowing other team members more opportunities within designated projects. I
always work hard to work in harmony on a project within a group, but at times I find myself wanting to
complete large parts of it independently. By taking a step back, I can grow in letting others complete the
work and trusting that they will do a good job.

Leadership Model and/or Style Selected: Situational Leadership

My most effective leadership style is situational leadership. My leadership style is very task-relevant and I
find myself adapting my leadership style in relation to the individual or group that I am working with.

Goals:
Date
Goals:
Establish
ed:
One Year 1. Pass my

National
Board for
Certification
in
Occupation
al Therapy
by
September
2015.

Actions:

Outcome
Measure:

Resources:

Accomplis
hed:

Take six weeks

to study for the
exam starting
at the end of
my FW in June.
Each day
during the six
weeks I will
devote time
from 9am-2pm.
Additionally, I
will set aside
time to take
the practice
tests and

Passing the
boards by
September
2015

Complete the two day

training for the boards
prior to graduation at
TUN. Utilize the study
book for the boards
that is provided, course
text books, and online
resources.

March
2016
Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

schedule my
test within
Oregon.

2. Complete
additional
Oregon pain
manageme
nt CEU
requirement
s to work as
an OT
within the
state by
March 2016.

3. Attend a
rehabilitatio
n based
CUE course
to increase
my
knowledge
within a
skilled
nursing
setting
within the
first six
months of
my first job.

4. Become a
member of
Occupation
al therapy
Association
of Oregon
(OTAO)
within my
first year of
practice.

Oregon
requires that
OTs must also
complete a
one-time pain
management
CEU within the
first two years
of practice. I
believe it is
important to
my practice, so
my goal is to
complete it
within the first
year.

Completion of
pain
management
CEU by March
2016

Completion
and certificate
of CEU course

Find a CEU that

is located
within the
Portland or
Salem, OR
area. Schedule
work off for the
class or during
a weekend.
Discuss CEU
with employer
to find one that
both they and I
feel is the most
relevant for my
current setting.

Go to the
website listed
in resources
and register to
become a
member. Pay

Completed
membership
within the
OTAO by the
end of my first
year of
practice.

Accomplis
Register at:
http://www.oregon.gov/
otlb/
pages/index.aspx to
take the class.

I will utilize my
employer, rehab
manager, and other
employees in finding a
relevant CEU course.
Online I will register
and find additional
details regarding the
course. By completing
this within the first six
months, it gives me
time to better
understand my job
requirements prior to
class but also gain
more insight within my
first year.

hed:
Yes
No

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

Accomplis
hed:

Register online at:

http://www.otao.com/joi
n-today-

Yes
No

the $70
membership
fee.

Three
Year

1. Organize a
social
justice
opportunity
for my
clients or in
relation to
my clients.

Analyze the
needs/concern
s of the
community in
Jefferson, OR
and my clients
that I serve.
Create a social
justice event
such as OT
awareness, fall
prevention,
etc. that meets
the needs.

2. Take a Level
I Fieldwork
student for
16 hours.

Discuss with
TUN, other OT
schools within
OR about
taking a level I
student.

Five Year 1. Take a Level

Discuss with
TUN, other OT
schools within
OR about
taking a level II
student.
Complete my
own education
on level II
Fieldwork
requirements
to ensure I
meet the

II fieldwork
student for
12 weeks
by March
2020.

Social justice
event
organized and
completed by
March 2018.

Level I
Fieldwork
student
completed
time (16
hours) by
March 2018.

Level II
Fieldwork
student
completed
time (12
weeks) by
March 2020.

Discuss needs with

clients and community
members. Find
potential funding
options. Include other
occupational therapists,
occupational students,
and community
members.

March
2018

Utilize OTPF and other

OT resources to provide
a comprehensive and
educational format for
student observation
experience.

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

Utilize OTPF and other

OT resources to provide
a comprehensive and
educational format for
student observation
and interaction
experience. Make a
resource binder for
student of what they
should know and what
is expected of them
with my setting.

March
2020

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

students
needs.
2. Achieve a
manageme
nt position
within five
years of
practice.

Ten Year

Demonstrate
excellent work
habits
including;
arriving early
to work,
exceeding
demands,
providing
effective
evidencebased
interventions.
Apply for
management
position within
work setting.

1. Master
specialty
area of OT
practice
through
years of
experience,
interest,
and CUE
courses by
March 2025.

Analyze areas
of practice that
I enjoy and am
the most
engaged
within.
Complete
majority of CEU
courses within
specified area
potentially
including; CVA,
low vision,
SP/SI, ASD, etc.

2. Develop
CEU course
in relation
to my
practice
setting

Integrate
education from
previous CEU
course and
work
experience to

Obtain
management
positon by
March 2020.

Facility resources
including; standards,
procedures, safety,
other therapists for
recommendations.
CEUs to increase
knowledge and efficacy
within practice setting.

Majority of
CEU courses
completed in
specialty area
by March
2025.

Find relevant CEU

course within the
Salem, OR area. Attend
courses throughout my
years as an OT. Discuss
with facility to ensure
appropriate CEU course
attended.

CEU course
designed and
implemented
by March
2025.

Analyze information
obtained from
attending specialty CEU
over the years. From
that I will formulate a
topic I and my facility
view as needed and

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

March
2025
Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

Accomplis
hed:
Yes
No

specialty
area by
March 2025.

design and
implement a
CEU course for
OT faculty
within facility
and
surrounding
community

design and implement

a course based on that,
evidence-based
practice, and need.