Director of Rehabilitation - Athena - Middletown, CT
(2022-08)
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Evaluated, modified and recommended wheelchair and seating systems that allow patients to achieve optimal positioning to increase comfort, independence and quality of life.
- Experienced in orthotic splinting assessment and training for Upper Extremities
Occupational Therapist - Utopia Home Care Inc. - East Haven, CT
(2019-04)
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
Occupational Therapist - Whitney Manor - Hamden, CT
(2020-05)
Occupational Therapist - Stern Consulting - Wallingford, CT
(2020-07)
