Business Development Liaison

• Nov 2021 - Present

• Act as a liaison between Case Manager and client in introduction of Collage Rehab Partners post-acute rehabilitation services following a serious neurological injury • Complete pre-admission screens with a client and family member in the hospital, home or alternative living facility, compiling clinical and personal background information on the individual to submit to insurance for justification of need for post-acute services in their healthcare continuum • Based on clinical background, home support, and personal interview focused on the client’s wants & needs, indicate what type of post-acute care services may be necessary at this given time post-injury • Utilize clinical background and knowledge to educate Case Managers, RN’s, Physicians, Therapists, TPA’s, Attorney groups, and patient advocates on benefits & importance of our structured post-acute rehabilitation services • Present both in person and virtually to local hospitals, Third Party Administrators, Case Management Companies, and Support Groups about our rehabilitation model of care and benefits to Collage’s comprehensive program offerings • Attend conferences and networking group meetings throughout the year, with goals of education on programs & increasing marketing initiatives for overall program growth • Help establish contracts with a local municipalities and networks through marketing initiatives and education on program outcomes, with long term goal of providing individuals within the community increased access to post-acute healthcare services Show less

Clinical Coordinator

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

●Liaison between clinical staff, patient, and payer working to manage and coordinate the provision of individual client services, while collaborating with clinical staff to develop rehabilitation plans. ●Formulate rehabilitation treatment plans, functional outcomes/goals and service delivery for referred clients in conjunction with Clinical Assessors. ●Develop client initial, progress and discharge reports; monitors status of the person served. ●Schedule & facilitate interdisciplinary case conferences with all therapists, payers and family members. ●Facilitate ongoing communication with family, payer and physician regarding client progress. ●Arrange for provision of necessary equipment to enable achievement or agreed upon functional goals (i.e. HMO, insurance carrier, etc.) with the funding source. ●Regularly participate in Program Evaluation, Quality Assurance, and in establishing the clinical direction of the program. Show less

Occupational Therapist

• Feb 2017 - Oct 2021

Full time: Feb 2017-August 2020; Per Diem: August 2020-present ●Over 4 years experience as a doctor of occupational therapy, working as a clinical therapist while participating in multiple programming initiatives throughout the hospital ●Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) program founder and committee member: o Established a diversity and equity needs assessment for the hospital, with follow up quantitative and qualitative analysis developing key themes on educational needs and wants of staff members o Utilized survey data to develop DEI mission, vision, values, short & long term goals for the hospital, and ongoing programming initiatives based on key trends found from employee survey responses o Participate in bi-monthly business meetings focused on determining key issues and creating education & policy initiatives related to healthcare equity ● Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) readiness planning, assisting with gathering materials and documentation that meet CARF standards for upcoming review of hospital and Brain Injury program ●BRAIN program management: Ongoing development and management of a structured group rehabilitation program for patients with neurological injuries, including program initiatives, guidelines, budget, outcome measure analysis, and ongoing training for staff members to lead the group ●Evaluation, treatment and training in healthcare wellness with emphasis on education regarding return to work, mental health wellness, and community volunteer opportunities ●Clinical investigator and lead trainer for a multi-site spatial neglect research initiative through the Kessler Foundation, overseeing staff training and programmatic implementation of the research protocol into patient care Show less

Occupational Therapy doctoral student

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

Doctorate degree in occupational therapy, December 2016.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

• Established curriculum plans, taught and co-taught various lectures, and assisted in grading process for OT5835- Cognitive Interventions; under the direction of Dr. Peggy Barco, OTD, OTR/L, SCDCM

Occupational Therapy doctoral capstone intern

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

OT Fieldwork II

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Technology Special Interest Section (TSIS) student intern

• Apr 2014 - May 2016

OT Fieldwork II Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Student OT Association President

• Aug 2014 - May 2015