Ellee Ancheim
About Ellee Ancheim
Ellee Ancheim is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently employed by the Government of Canada in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where she has worked since 2019. With over 15 years of experience in various rehabilitation settings, she specializes in functional assessments and interventions for patients with brain injuries, orthopaedic issues, and mental health concerns.
Work at Government of Canada
Ellee Ancheim has been employed as an Occupational Therapist at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, she operates out of Abbotsford, British Columbia, where she provides functional assessments and interventions. Her work focuses on various areas including brain injury, orthopaedics, mixed post-surgical care, palliative care, and mental health. She also assists with hospital discharge processes, facilitating transitions to home or facility care.
Education and Expertise
Ellee Ancheim earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman's University, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She has completed additional training, including the OASIS C guidelines course in 2010. Her expertise encompasses over 15 years in adult physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and brain injuries. She is also certified in Physical Agent Modality by ACP, which includes techniques such as diathermy and ultrasound.
Background in Healthcare
Before her current position, Ellee Ancheim worked at Fraser Health Authority as a Home Health Occupational Therapist from 2012 to 2018. She also held a position at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County for six months in 2011-2012. Additionally, she has managerial experience in various billing and payor source settings, working with organizations such as WSBC, ICBC, and Extended Health Care.
Clinical Instruction and Certification
Ellee Ancheim has served as a clinical instructor for all levels of clinical education, particularly with the University of Washington in Seattle. She holds FIM certification and specializes in seating and mobility assessments and interventions. Her experience includes documentation using systems such as Paris, Pixalere, Meditech, and McKesson for OASIS C documentation.