Lydia Nemirovsky, MS, OTR/L

Experience

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  University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2020

  Staff Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient

  •Performed patient evaluations, assessments, and treatments while collaborating with peers to develop patient plans of care.•Directly and independently managed and oversaw client course of treatment throughout the entirety of care.•Provided recommendations for discharge and continued rehabilitation needs as appropriate.•Provided recommendations for the continuum of occupational therapy rehabilitation based on patient progress, rehabilitation potential, available family/caregiver support, and other client-based factors.•Evaluated and treated spectrum of patients living with neurological diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis•Contributed to the coordination of patient care through regular and ongoing communication with schedulers, insurance authorizers and payers, physicians, case managers, and family members •Provided information and education to patients and caregivers regarding specialized rehabilitation services in the greater Baltimore region including low vision specialists, day programs, and return to driving rehabilitation programs•Trained patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and environmental modifications within the home to maximize patient independence Show less

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  SINAI HOSPITAL LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  Staff Occupational Therapist

  •Assisted with program development of the interdisciplinary Emerging Chronic Pain program. •Demonstrated versatility as an occupational therapist capable of covering all hospital wide patient care units.•Directly and independently managed and oversaw client course of treatment throughout the entire plan of care.•Provided recommendations for discharge and continued rehabilitation needs as appropriate.•Provided recommendations for the continuum of occupational therapy rehabilitation based on patient progress, rehabilitation potential, available family/caregiver support, and other client-based factors. Show less

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  Towson University

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Adjunct Professor—OTS and OTD Program

  •Served as Adjunct Professor for master’s level neurological course focusing on the adult and older adult population•Trained master’s level students on techniques and interventions for persons with neurological disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, dementia, and multiple sclerosis •Collaborated with other faculty members on presentations, assignments, and competencies in alignment with NBCOT and ACOTE standards•Educated and trained master’s level students on clinical assessment processes including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care Show less

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  Howard County General Hospital

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  Senior Staff Occupational Therapist—Per Diem

  •Functioned as an occupational therapist for all Howard County General patient units and coverage needs.•Performed patient evaluations, assessments, and treatments while collaborating with peers to develop patient’s plan of care•Directly and independently managed and oversaw client course of treatment throughout the entire plan of care.•Provided recommendations for discharge and continued rehabilitation needs as appropriate.

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  FOX Rehabilitation

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  Senior Occupational Therapist

  •Ensured all interventions met client needs, clinical outcomes, data quality, and all state and federal Medicare regulatory requirements through expansion and enforcement of rigorous documentation and quality standards. •Submitted status reports and productivity metric updates on a weekly basis, directly to Regional Director.•Directly and independently managed and oversaw client course of treatment throughout the entire plan of care.•Exhibited high levels of effective communication with leadership, treatment team, patients, providers, and admissions personnel •Maintained case load, expanded treatment region, and performed all occupational therapy duties in designated territory as the sole occupational therapy practitioner to continue to practice throughout recent coronavirus pandemic Show less

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  Specialty Pain Management Services

  Jun 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer