Experience

REBUILDING TOGETHER SACRAMENTO

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapy Consultant/Independent Contractor

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Home Today Consulting Services

• Company Owner

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Davis, California, United States I partner with non-profit organizations to offer recommendations/services designed to enhance "aging well at home" for individuals, families, and communities.



University of the Pacific

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Clinical Professor

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

  Sacramento, California Area Hired by UOP to assist with the development of entry-level doctoral program. Launched inaugural OTD cohort in January 2021. Under guidance of OT program director, responsible for writing course syllabi, catalog descriptions and editing/revising the candidacy report. Assisted in the development of the program’s website, provided content for launching new program with Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) for 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 application cycles. Instructor of… Show more Hired by UOP to assist with the development of entry-level doctoral program. Launched inaugural OTD cohort in January 2021. Under guidance of OT program director, responsible for writing course syllabi, catalog descriptions and editing/revising the candidacy report. Assisted in the development of the program’s website, provided content for launching new program with Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) for 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 application cycles. Instructor of Record (IOR) for the following courses: Professional Development in Occupational Therapy; Clinical Assessment in Occupational Therapy; Fieldwork Level IA, OT Across the Lifespan, Fieldwork Level IB (Psychosocial), and Management of OT Services. Show less



Washington University in St. Louis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant in Instruction

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  Assistant in instruction (formerly known as teaching assistant) for OT 5771 (fundamentals of assessment). Skills include: e-learning module design and production; in-class quiz question development using Socrative.com to enhance student engagement; grading of group presentations; facilitating lab exercises and discussion; writing midterm and final test questions.



Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Greater St. Louis Area • Research coordinator for NIH grant, Better Living After Stroke Through Technology • Assisting with the development of a R01 grant to address health disparities in economically disadvantaged culturally diverse older adult populations and identify strategies for improving gaps in service delivery.



Therapy Specialists, a HealthPRO Heritage Company

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Rehabilitation Services

  • 2016 - 2017

  Greater San Diego Area • Responsible for the delivery of rehabilitation services (OT, PT and ST) in SNF, outpatient and home health settings. • Supervised one OT, three COTAs, three PTs, three PTAs, three STs and two RNAs who comprised therapy team for 50 bed SNF, 150+ bed ALF (including 30 bed SCU for people with advanced dementia), outpatient clinic and multi-unit IL community. • Managed department payroll, budget, ordering of equipment, MDS planning tracking, employee reviews, and productivity… Show more • Responsible for the delivery of rehabilitation services (OT, PT and ST) in SNF, outpatient and home health settings. • Supervised one OT, three COTAs, three PTs, three PTAs, three STs and two RNAs who comprised therapy team for 50 bed SNF, 150+ bed ALF (including 30 bed SCU for people with advanced dementia), outpatient clinic and multi-unit IL community. • Managed department payroll, budget, ordering of equipment, MDS planning tracking, employee reviews, and productivity standards. • Attended daily meetings with other department leaders (i.e., SNF administrator, director of nursing (DON), MDS coordinator, admissions coordinator, dietary manager and social services to deliver quality interdisciplinary care. • Exceeded 65% productivity standard in balancing administrative duties and direct patient care. • Trained rehabilitation staff therapists on new company evaluation documentation standards in line with proposed 2018 Medicare guidelines requiring use of standardized assessments and individualized language documenting skilled need of occupational or physical therapy services. • Participated in weekly rehabilitation team care conferences attended by residents, family members, DON, MDS coordinator, social services and insurance case managers. • Clinical instructor for one OTA and one OT student Show less



University Retirement Community

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • 2006 - 2016

  Davis, California • Provided OT Services as part of in-patient, outpatient and community based program. • Performed home safety assessments to determine DME and home modification needs to maximize success with transition to home setting. • Developed continence training program using electrical stimulation and pelvic floor exercises that met Medicare reimbursement guidelines. • Participated in weekly rehabilitation team conferences attended by DON, MDS coordinator, Social Services and Insurance Case… Show more • Provided OT Services as part of in-patient, outpatient and community based program. • Performed home safety assessments to determine DME and home modification needs to maximize success with transition to home setting. • Developed continence training program using electrical stimulation and pelvic floor exercises that met Medicare reimbursement guidelines. • Participated in weekly rehabilitation team conferences attended by DON, MDS coordinator, Social Services and Insurance Case Managers. • Responsible for supervision of COTA, rehabilitation aide and OT and OTA level II interns. • Provided personal fitness training to private-pay clients interested in maximizing and maintaining health and wellness. • Developed and led multiple groups: Yoga/Pilates exercise, Moving to Music and a Cognitive group aimed at serving individuals targeted as “at risk” of losing their current level of housing • Certified in use of electric stimulation (TENS, PENS), ultrasound, and other treatment modalities Show less



Therapeak Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Director Of Rehabilitation

  • 2005 - 2006

  Woodland, California • Managed caseload for 90 bed SNF at 80% productivity rate • Supervised and coordinated staff consisting of 10 full and part-time employees for PT, OT, ST and RNA services • Led weekly rehabilitation team conferences attended by DON, MDS coordinator, Social Services and Insurance Case Managers • Developed an RNA feeding program • Attended and reported in regular facility meetings with administration and other department heads • Coordinated PPS planning with MDS nurse, business… Show more • Managed caseload for 90 bed SNF at 80% productivity rate • Supervised and coordinated staff consisting of 10 full and part-time employees for PT, OT, ST and RNA services • Led weekly rehabilitation team conferences attended by DON, MDS coordinator, Social Services and Insurance Case Managers • Developed an RNA feeding program • Attended and reported in regular facility meetings with administration and other department heads • Coordinated PPS planning with MDS nurse, business office and social services • Able to exceed budgetary goals for rehabilitation department Show less



Gentiva Home Health

• Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • 2004 - 2005

  Greater St. Louis Area • Provided in-home rehabilitative treatment, including activities of daily living (ADL), retraining, and home exercise instruction. • Selected to participate in marketing program to physician offices and hospitals improving company awareness and home health referrals.



Sun Plus Home Health Care Svcs

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • 2001 - 2004

  Suisun City, California • Provided in-home rehabilitative treatment, including activities of daily living (ADL), retraining, and home exercise instruction. • Served as caregiver and provided safety instruction to homebound patients with physical and cognitive disabilities.



Trinity Home Health Care, Inc

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

• Home Health Occupational Therapist

  • 1995 - 1999

  Chatsworth, California • Provided home health therapy, including self-care ADL retraining and home safety / exercise instruction to clients with physical and cognitive disabilities. • Appointed to Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Committees to improve care standards. • Raised awareness of the need for OT in the home healthcare setting by providing staff education, resulting in improved client care and increased OT referrals.



Simi Valley Adventist Hospital

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • 1992 - 1999

  Simi Valley, California • Administered OT evaluations; provided treatment, including ADL retraining; NDT; splinting / positioning; and cognitive retraining. • Trained family members and provided community and home reintegration to individuals with physical disabilities, illness, or injury. • Facilitated training seminars on depression and coping strategies for Stroke Support Group. • Performed in-home evaluations for newly discharged patients to access their safety and level of independence.



Ventura County Mental Health

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Occupational Therapist

  • 1993 - 1996

  Oxnard, California • Provided instruction and training to assist clients with employment and housing issues, including interview skills, job coaching, money management, and housekeeping. • Offered case management services to link clients with appropriate service providers and local businesses. • Supervised and trained OT interns.



Landmark Medical Ctr

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

• Interdisciplinary Program Consultant

  • 1990 - 1991

  Pomona, California • Led group counseling, with five groups per day and an average of 12 resident participants. • Assisted clients with chronic mental illness to improve life skills, including communication, anger management, money management, physical fitness, grooming / hygiene, and goal planning. • Conducted patient care plan meetings as Interdisciplinary Program Consultant. • Performed admission assessments, conducted facility tours to prospective clients and their families, and trained new staff in… Show more • Led group counseling, with five groups per day and an average of 12 resident participants. • Assisted clients with chronic mental illness to improve life skills, including communication, anger management, money management, physical fitness, grooming / hygiene, and goal planning. • Conducted patient care plan meetings as Interdisciplinary Program Consultant. • Performed admission assessments, conducted facility tours to prospective clients and their families, and trained new staff in documentation. Show less