Talented Occupational Therapist bringing a clear understanding of healthcare standards, procedures and best practices. Familiar with program development, team leadership and training. Looking to leverage 25 years of experience in the field to take on a challenging new position at Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in treatment of orthopedic conditions. Highly organized, proactive and focused on team-oriented mentality.
Skills
Outcome planning
Medical coding capability
Clinical training
Acute and rehabilitative care
Documentation abilities
Progress evaluations
Disease specialization proficiency
Patient positioning understanding
Goal setting proficiency
Initial patient assessments
Microsoft Office
Team building
Problem resolution
Friendly, positive attitude
Decision-making
Customer service
Communication
Organizational skills
Experience
03/2011 to Current
Occupational TherapistChi Health – London, KY,
Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Document patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
Manage caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Educate patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
Personalize treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Consult with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
Select effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Track all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
Adjust treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
Provide emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
Assess physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
Supervise staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
Support executive-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness.
Maximize revenue by planning, establishing and managing effective therapy programs to attract and retain clients.
Reduce process lags by efficiently educating new employees on facility protocols and operational best practices.
Develop knowledge-sharing processes for 16 associates to exchange best practices that enhance productivity.
Delegate facility maintenance tasks to aides for cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
Assess and review patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Support individual patient objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas by implementing well-researched treatment interventions.
Provide patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
07/2003 to 03/2011
Occupational TherapistChi Health – Pendleton, OR,
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
Supported executive-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness.
Maximized revenue by planning, establishing and managing effective therapy programs to attract and retain clients.
Reduced process lags by efficiently educating new employees on facility protocols and operational best practices.
Developed knowledge-sharing processes for 10 associates to exchange best practices that enhanced productivity.
Delegated facility maintenance tasks to aides for cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Supported individual patient objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas by implementing well-researched treatment interventions.
Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
10/1996 to 06/2003
Occupational TherapistBlue Stone Therapy Solutions – Grand Meadow, MN,
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Supported individual patient objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas by implementing well-researched treatment interventions.
Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/1996
Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe, LA, GPA:
3.53 GPA
Dean's List Honoree 1992-1996
SOTA Member
Cum Laude Graduate
Expected in 05/1991
Associate of Science: General Studies LSU-E - Eunice, LA, GPA:
Accomplishments
Recognized as LHC Group Caregiver of the Year 2009 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Additional Information
Trained in lymphedema management
Experienced with acute care and inpatient rehab settings
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