Analytical and thorough occupational therapist with proven ability to lead, educate, and train staff on quality metrics and outcomes. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Currently have over 10 years experience with an expected graduation date of 2021 with a Master of Science in Data Analytics degree. Pursuing opportunities to advance healthcare by bringing together a clinical background with new analytical skills.
Skills
Home health care, CMS expertise
Program development
Extensive knowledge in quality driven metrics
Proven track record in leading teams to increase quality outcomes
Expertise in employee engagement relating to outcomes
Performing internal chart audits ensuring quality
Broad understanding of multiple chronic conditions, factors, prognosis
Experienced with several EMR documentation systems, analytics
Effective at presenting complex material
Adaptive to changing environments
Work History
05/2009 to Current
Occupational TherapistPhoenix Children's Hospital – Las Vegas, NV,
Provided evaluations and treatments in multiple settings within hospital, IRF, SNF
Evaluate and treat wide range of conditions, including head injury, chronic and acute pain, spinal cord injury, amputations, work injury, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, low vision, neuropathies
Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain, improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
Record detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts, FIM credentialed
Recommend equipment to use in-home to maximize independence, safety prior to discharge home
Meticulously review records and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
04/2019 to 05/2020
Occupational Therapist Phoenix Children's Hospital – El Paso, TX,
Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals
Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients using HCHB consistently achieving 100% same day documentation completion
Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs increasing independence in home environment
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team, understanding PDGM
Recommended equipment to use in-home, provide consultation for any additional modifications needed
Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients
Provided education to patients and caregivers with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
04/2014 to 01/2018
Occupational TherapistPhoenix Children's Hospital – Avondale, AZ,
Head of OT department; responsible for recruiting and hiring team of 4 additional therapists
Responsible for training therapists on importance of Quality Metrics relating to Value Based Purchasing. Direct results realized in revenue and quality
Instrumental in leading large team from 3 to 4 stars
Educated clinicians on patient satisfaction to increase company standards
Combined winning attitude, clinical expertise, and knowledge of documenting and treating to achieve quality improvement
Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, CHF, COPD, cancer, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, neuropathies.
05/2012 to 05/2014
Occupational TherapistPhoenix Children's Hospital – Chandler, AZ,
Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, COPD, CHF, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, neuropathies
Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy, through standardized testing, electronic documentation
Educated patients, family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
Home Health and Outpatient treatments Head of OT department, communicated efficiently with interdisciplinary team
Accurately completed insurance and Medicare billing and OASIS documentations in timely manner
Education
Expected in 12/2021
Master of Science: Data Analytics The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN, GPA:
Expected in 2009
Masters In Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy The University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, GPA:
Expected in 2003
Bachelor of Science: Psychology The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Chattanooga, GPA:
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