Leah Hibbad

Experience

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  Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Clinical Internships at Acute Rehabilitation Hospital

  -Completed evaluations, daily notes, and discharge documentation, under direct supervision of my clinical instruction, in the acute care/intensive rehab setting.-Caseload included a mix of diagnoses including but not limited to: traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, amputations, spinal cord injuries, cardiac events, etc. Clinical rotation lasted 12 weeks.

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  Spectrum Occupational Therapy

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Outpatient Pediatrics

  -Worked with children ages 2-12 years-old at an outpatient pediatric setting. -Facilitated evaluations, daily treatment sessions, and wrote progress notes for a full caseload, lasting 12 weeks under direct supervision from my clinical instructor. -Daily treatment plans consisted of but not limited to use of sensory swings, fine motor tasks, turn taking in small group setting, proprioceptive input through movement, etc.

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  Brentwood Nursing & Rehab

  Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Occupational Therapist

  -Completed evaluations, skilled daily treatment sessions, and discharge plans to a full 40-hour caseload.-Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress/decline, advocated for appropriate next level of care, medical needs, and appropriate equipment recommendations. -Competent with Net Health, and Casamba software for all documentation. -Supervised and appropriately co-signed documentation performed by COTA’s. -Clinical educator for a Level II occupational therapy student. -Provided quality care through COVID-19 pandemic, including full PPE treatment sessions, and management of disease exposure with several full facility outbreaks Show less

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  Lifespan

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Occupational Therapist

  -Completed evaluations, daily notes, and discharge documentation, PRN, on the intensive rehabilitation floor. -Caseload included a mix of diagnoses included but not limited to: traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, amputations, spinal cord injuries, cardiac events, etc. -Job roles included implementing appropriate interventions during treatment sessions based on the specific plan of care as well as consulting patients and their families on appropriate recommendation for next level of care. -Proficient with Epic software for documentation. -Short length of work period due to COVID-19 pandemic, having requirement from full-time job to limit exposure with per-diem jobs in acute settings Show less

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  Select Medical

  Jun 2022 - now

  -Verify the presence of supporting documentation for each IRF-PAI submission to comply with CMS guidelines.-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines, and Section GG item scoring regulations. -Proficient at reviewing documentation and selecting ICD-10 Codes for reimbursement. -Ensure all data collection and documentation practices align with regulatory requirements.-Analyze trends and outcomes to support decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.-Provide education and notify all staff about any updates/changes to CMS guidelines to accurately collect data.-Actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss and address operational challenges and opportunities for enhancement.-Conduct monthly training with physical and occupational therapist to go over questions and provide education to ensure consistency and accuracy in GG scoring practices. Show less -Build client loyalty through value-based care for health and well-being, gaining feedback to guide therapy plans and make adjustments as needed.-Assisted management with internal auditing, ensuring minutes were met and documentation was performed accurately throughout PT, OT, and SLP departments.-Mentored new graduates on clinical knowledge, safe patient practice, OSHA, and facility procedures. -Proficient with use of Electrical Stimulation, Armeo, and Bioness equipment.-Member of the compliance committee, aiding in reviewing (QI) scores for quality improvement.-Structured and executed new hire training for policy and procedure compliance.-Demonstrate proficiency with multiple documentation systems and smart technology for treatments. Show less

  • PPS Coordinator

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2024