Cornelius Hurd, COTA

Experience

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  Singing River Health System

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Skilled OT intervention, including traveling between buildings to aid in caseload coverage and increase safety precautions

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  Legacy Healthcare Services

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.• Supports and participates in department operations and development.• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis Show less

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  Reliant Rehabilitation

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Director Of Rehabilitation

  • Led the Rehab Department as the Rehab Director, including handling department scheduling with 5 staff in a 44-bed facility• Held and executed Interdisciplinary Meetings for adequate overall patient care, collaborating with staff to ensure plans were in place to meet expectations• Built up staff and caseload quickly, allowing for caseload management and profits to increase by 30%, resulting in bonuses and recognition

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  Legacy Healthcare Services

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Director Of Rehabilitation

  • Provide skilled OT intervention to patients with various disabilities to improve quality of life for a 96-bed skilled rehabilitation facility, including the responsibility for all leadership strategies as the Rehab Director• Handled detailed scheduling for 7 staff, including overcoming obstacles during the pandemic and ensuring 100% cohesive business operations• Assisted with insurance processes, including making sure all evaluations were completed quickly and that the appropriate information was given to the right professionals to keep the approval processes moving along smoothly• Implemented Home Exercise Programs (HEPs) for patients and families to adhere to, helping the rehabilitation process through detailed planning• Collaborated with family and patients to obtain maximal functional gains for individualized needs to regain PLOF• Utilized a teamwork approach while ensuring time management, accurate documentation, strategic care planning, and patient/family education, striving for professionalism at all times within the organization Show less

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  Creative Solutions In HealthCare

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director Of Rehabilitation

  • Act as the Rehab Director and full-time COTA for a 96-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring patients are treated 100% accurately to their treatment plans• Responsible for staff scheduling for 5-12 professionals at any given time, including collaborating with additional Rehab Directors and coordinating with PRNs to ensure seamless scheduling and operations• Adept in handling insurance approvals from a leadership perspective, driving all processes to be completed on-time and with high-level accuracy through process efficiencies• Helped to accommodate telehealth visits with treatment therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as maintaining PPE, social distancing, and staying in compliance with strict CDC guidelines• Integral to patient care treatment as the point of contact and “go-to” for all therapy related issues Show less