Experience

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  Saint vincent’s medical center

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

  Occupational therapist (inpatient and outpatient )

  • Provide care to a full caseload of Hand Therapy patients while working alongside a renowned Hand Surgeon and several orthopedic surgeons pre op and post -op, as well as bedside.

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  Empire state occupational therapy of ny (hs)

  Aug 2003 - Nov 2005

  Hand therapist / occupational therapist

  • Sports Medicine patient population consisting of mainly Upper Extremity orthopedic injuries (both non- & post-operative) * Treatment of both Professional (New York Islanders & New York Dragons), as well as semi-professional College Athletes.• Orthopedic patient population consisting of complex & extensive non- & post-operative injuries/conditions of the Upper Extremity of both an acquired & congenital nature.

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  Kessler institute for rehabilitation

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2015

  Center manager- certified hand therapist (cht)

  • Orchestrated operations of the largest & most successful multi-disciplinary Kessler Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation facility in New Jersey.• Provide care to a full caseload of Hand Therapy patients while working alongside a renowned Hand Surgeon and several orthopedic surgeons in the same building.• Coordinated multi- site out-patient Kessler clinics (Union City, North Bergen, Union 1 & 2).• Analyze financials, program development & marketing, quality assurance, infection control and staff development. Show less

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  Children's specialized hospital

  Apr 2008 - Feb 2009

  Per diem - pediatric occupational therapist

  • Pediatric population with developmental delays consisting of sensory and motor coordination dysfunction.

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  Leba therapeutics

  May 2009 - Jan 2011

  Per diem - pediatric occupational therapist

  • Execute and fulfill pediatric initial evaluations to determine children’s needs and specific deficits in order to provide early intervention services.

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  Bayshore medical center

  Jun 2015 - now

  Director of rehabilitation services

  • Synchronize both inpatient and outpatient for 6 departments (OT, PT, SPL, EEG, Outpatient Rehab @ Bayshore and Audiology/Balance) with 2 different sites (Hospital and offsite Outpatient location).• Enhance modifications to ensure optimal billing, reimbursement, minimize delay in revenue generation, & reduce inefficient resource utilization within the rehabilitation network.• Liaise closely with Electronic documentation team (EPIC), network revenue reporting, and billing leads company-wide to refine and improve revenue generation, minimize bill errors, and prevent any delays and errors in reimbursement and claims.• Serve as pivotal asset to both company and field by ensuring optimal utilization through education of clinical staff and revenue leads, training teams on mechanics and processes of rehab billing and enhancement of reimbursement processes.• Create and refine budgets for all 6 departments/settings to coincide with the growth and the needs of the hospital and community- with minimal 4% annual budget growth.• Develop and implement niche services and community outreach in order to facilitate growth and community resources (i.e. Audio/Balance, Pediatrics, Outpatient Speech, Pulmonary PT, etc.).• Analyze financials, program development & marketing, quality assurance, infection control and staff development.• Spearhead management of the Rehab System Utilization Business Division with focus on Revenue & Utilization for the Rehabilitation CTS.• Educate and inform the Hackensack Meridian Rehabilitation Division on cost efficient and ethical outpatient billing practices to maximize productivity and revenue.• Serve as key contributor in Physician Marketing efforts to maintain and increase referral basis.• Direct Outpatient OT EPIC build and assist in direction of Outpatient PT build.• Generate and refine a cohesive, engaged, positive and united culture in Rehab Department - Trust index for REHAB department increased by 25% from 2014 to 2021. Show less