Experience

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  Rainbow rehabilitation centers

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2002

  Residential service assistant

  Crisis Prevention Intervention certified (CPI); Supervised daily operations of patients with traumatic brain injuries in a residential setting; Provided transportation to residents; Distributed medications; Facilitated patients' encounters within the community for occupational and leisure based interaction

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  University of virginia

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2004

  Hand therapist/ occupational therapist

  Provide upper extremity rehabilitation to the collegiate athletes at the University of Virginia under the supervision of the team physician and athletic trainers;Provided comprehensive evaluation and treatment of orthopedic upper extremity impairments; Provided custom upper extremity splinting; Cared for post surgical wounds of the upper extremity;Provided education to patients and families within physician offices

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  Ortho neuro

  Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Program director/ occupational therapist

  Development of outpatient hand therapy program within established outpatient physical therapy clinic; Provided comprehensive evaluation and treatment of orthopedic upper extremity impairments; Provided custom upper extremity splinting; Provided education to patients and families within physician offices; Created custom Home Exercise Program handouts for facility use; Presented "Therapeutic Recovery of Wrist Injuries" at the annual OrthoNeuro Physician Orthopedic Recovery Conference

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  Synertx rehabilitation

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

  Director of rehabilitation services

  Balance delivery of therapy services for Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Private Insurances and Part B payers to maximize efficiency and fiscal return; Business development (marketing) of services to area organizations and physicians; Customer service to guests and families; Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings; Educate staff on the business operations within the healthcare setting; Participate in the intake coordination of prospective guests ; Delivery of comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations/ treatment; Facilitated guests in obtaining custom wheelchairs; Guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in effective treatment methods to maximize guest's potential; Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize every guest's quality of life Show less

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  Select medical

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Director of rehabilitation services

  Control of annual department budget; Balance delivery of therapy services for Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Private Insurances and Part B payers to maximize efficiency and fiscal return; Complete comprehensive case management of all skilled managed care guest's therapy, nursing, and social services progression; Customer service to guests and families; Educate staff and students on the business operations within the healthcare setting; Delivery of comprehensive Occupational Therapy evaluations/ treatment; Guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in effective treatment methods to maximize guest's potential;Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize every guest's quality of life Show less

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  Laurel healthcare

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2016

  Multiple facility management;Development and control of annual department budget; Balance delivery of therapy services; Case management; Established outpatient therapy service program; Business development (marketing); Customer service; Educate staff and students on the business operations within the healthcare setting; Development and delivery of "I am an Expert" staff development inservice series; Establish vendor partnership for axillary supplies; Community outreach to local civic organizations and city council board members; Organizer of the Annual 4th of July Firecracker 5 K run for local charity; Delivery of comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations/ treatment; Guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in effective treatment methods to maximize residents potential Show less

  • Director of Rehabilitation Services

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2016

  • Occupational Therapist

    Jun 2009 - Sept 2010
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  Trihealth

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Director of rehabilitation

  New hospital startup; Policy and Procedure creation; Clinical program development; Operational process establishment; Established vendor relationships; Hospital liaison for operational change and associate engagement

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  Continuum therapy partners, llc

  Jun 2018 - May 2024

  Regional vice president

  Oversee financial, clinical and personnel operations; Clinical programming; Staff development; Associate retention; Consultant to senior management on workplace culture initiatives.