Experience

Anaheim Healthcare Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist. • Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. • Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist. • Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.



OC Rehab a Medical Group

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  • Outpatient Rehabilitation: Assist in applying heat/cold therapy, and facilitate manual muscle massage on upper extremities from work-related and/or sport injuries. • Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). • Work with the other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical and occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the OTR/L. • Manage a daily caseload and utilized effective time management, performed stretching and exercise activities with patients. Show less



Genesis Rehab Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist • Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist • Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist • Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient • Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist



United Rehab Group

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  • Evaluating a patient's functional status and the home environment • Planning and establishing treatment goals for the patient • Implementing the plan of care through direct therapy treatment • Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel • Providing instruction and therapy education to patient, family, and caregivers • Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral • Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences • Providing accurate, timely documentation of each treatment • Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities • Supervising the work of Home Health Aides and Caregivers Show less



ONR

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Patient-related activities and direct patient care with Therapeutic Outcome Utilizing Caring Hands (TOUCH) Rehab Program. • Patient-related activities and direct patient care with Therapeutic Outcome Utilizing Caring Hands (TOUCH) Rehab Program.



HealthCare Partners, A DaVita Medical Group

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Inpatient Care Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

  •Performs effective prospective and concurrent review of requested services according to established guidelines and time frames.•Documents members’ service benefits by contacting the appropriate health plans as needed.•Directs providers/members to contracted provider network and facilities.•Processes appropriate authorizations for HMO/PPO clients as specified in the HCP procedures.•Prints and mails authorizations to providers, patients, HMOs and facilities as needed.•Assists and monitors in the processing of referrals. Enters, updates and closes referrals daily while assuring that appropriate internal/external referral providers are utilized, members are eligible and have benefits coverage, correct CPT/ICD-10 codes have been entered, accurate records of all dates and other required fields are entered, supporting clinical data for the referrals is entered, and all urgent referrals are processed within the designated time frame.•Processes referrals for durable medical equipment and coordinates home health services according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.•Processes surgical requests including the coordination of surgery dates and notification of inpatient team, Hospitalist or Care Manager when appropriate.•Coordinates, identifies and routes referrals that require review to licensed Care Management staff who arranges outside physician medical review as appropriate.•Acts as a resource to other coordinators, staff and providers by resolving issues and responding to requests in a timely and effective manner.•Works with Patient Services regarding member concerns.•Processes referrals for inter-facility transfers using pre-established guidelines.•Processes after-hours emergency/urgent care logs/lists as needed.•Collects and prepares medical records for review when appropriate or as requested.•Assists with answering telephones and maintaining files, logs or other reports. Show less

• Outpatient Care Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate HealthCare Partners’ (HCP) commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer.• Processes appropriate authorizations for HMO/PPO clients as specified in the HCP procedures.• Processes referrals for durable medical equipment and coordinates home health services according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.• Acts as a resource to other coordinators, staff and providers by resolving issues and responding to requests in a timely and effective manner.• Collects and prepare medical records for review when appropriate or as requested.• Assists with answering telephones and maintaining files, logs or other reports.• Uses, protects, and discloses HCP patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.• Efficiently manage and prioritize a caseload of 500-600 members while working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional to ensure optimal coordination of care for Medical and Medicare members.• Provide reports on client progress as outlined in the IPP. Enter all notes into client notes system.• Assist the member with the following; preventive care goals and scheduling of appointments, facilitate referrals to LTSS, behavioral health, and community resources. • Requesting medical and lab records to assist certified nurse case managers on creating Care Plan Letters.• Identify and reduce barriers to members’ care, assist the member in locating and accessing resources and educate the member on the importance of accessing care promptly. Show less