to obtain a challenging position with in the Philadelphia School District as the Student Health Services Administrator. This position will allow me to utilize my professional expertise , management skills to improve student access and management of health conditions which affect the individuals learning potential. My philosophy is a commitment ot quality and genuine concern for the health and well being of the student in the educational community. I have the ability to guide, encourage and motivate team members to produce positive results. Establishing a rapport with both students, parents, community health professionals creates an atmosphere conductive to learning and overall community health and success in life.
Patient Management Regulatory Compliance Direct patient care Documentation skills Staff education and training | Team building Team Management
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Assisted in reestablishing Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy Services along with Skilled Nursing services in the county of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania serving a large geographic and socioeconomically challenged area. Work cohesively with a multitude of other professionals to not only provide therapy services but to ensure access to health care. Working in conjunction with the following professionals in several settings with in this county. These professionals include administrators with in the Elk Lake School District, Gracious Living Personal Care Home Administration and physicians with in the Endless Mountains Health Care System.
Provided treatment to medically complex patients, including ventilator dependent, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injury and other diagnosis such as cardiopulmonary, cancer, diabetes, cognitive and behavioral health etc. Extensively provided clinical supervision to both level 1 and level 2 fieldwork clinicians. Act a a "resource person" for new graduates and staff in the area of protocol, treatments and other related professionals. Extensive knowledge of protocol for COVID19 to reduce and prevent exposure and use of PPE (personal protective equipment) during care of individuals.
Director for both activities and occupational therapy staff. Provided services in a multitude of settings including inpatient, home health, hospice, skilled nursing, intensive are and swing bed. Developed protocols for skilled therapy services to address community health needs and access to services in this geographical area. Supervised and mentored employees. Demonstrated time management skills to address all areas previously listed. Performed critical Quality Assurance studies, developing protocol to evaluate all activities, processes and results for all area of interaction utilized with in these departments. Worked cohesively with staff, assisting each other to meet all corporate and health goals for each individual served. Fieldwork coordinator for level 1 and level 2 students, supervised their internships. Conferred with physicians on a regular basis to streamline goals and objectives. Conferred with therapist, social services, nursing etc.
Established contract, protocols and treatments for occupational therapy program at the Endless Mountains Health System. Instituted policy and procedure for treatment of the pediatric patient in the outpatient setting with in this health care setting.
Established contracts, protocols and treatment procedures for special needs children in the Susquehanna County and Montrose School Districts. Special needs children included those with a diagnosis of autism, developmental delay, medically complex, behavioral health. Once established, relinquished direct supervision to staff member but continued to provide managerial supervision.
Established budget and departmental goals with in the Barnes Kasson County Health System which included working between and with the administrators of the Barnes Kasson County Hospital and its Community Health Centers.
Previous member of the Barnes Kasson County Home Health Division Board of Directors
First Aid/CPR Certified
Licensed and Registered Occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
NBCOT
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