Brinda Mehta

Dynamic, licensed Occupational Therapist and former practice owner with over 14 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience across pediatric care, acute care, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation. Proven track record in clinical evaluations, sensory integration, interdisciplinary care coordination, and healthcare administration. Skilled in driving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care delivery while mentoring clinical teams and students.

Occupational Therapist - HCA Healthcare West - TX

(2022-08)

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and formulate individualized treatment plans for complex patient populations across Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation settings.
• Partner with the Rehab Director to coordinate daily staffing models aligned with unit census and patient acuity levels.
• Proactively review surgical schedules to identify evaluation needs and collaborate with multi-specialty teams to streamline discharge planning and progress monitoring.
• Ensure precise, timely EMR documentation and accurate billing entry to maintain departmental audit readiness and regulatory standards.

Founder / Lead Occupational Therapist - OM Therapy LLC - FL

(2015-01 - 2023-12)

• Designed evidence-based POCs and delivered specialized pediatric home health/outpatient therapy alongside robust caregiver education.
• Drove business expansion, achieving 25–30% year-over-year revenue growth through strategic networking and quality care delivery.
• Oversaw end-to-end administrative functions, including referral pipelines, scheduling, documentation review, and timely physician/insurance authorization workflows.
• Managed financial reporting, reimbursement strategies, productivity guidelines, and strict adherence to CMS and third-party payer guidelines.
• Developed staffing roles, managed clinician performance, and spearheaded professional development initiatives for clinical staff.

Adjunct Faculty - Praxis Institute - FL

(2020-08 - 2022-08)

• Delivered engaging curriculum and clinical instruction in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Emerging Practices.
• Mentored occupational therapy students, providing academic guidance to foster clinical reasoning and student success.

Lead Occupational Therapist - Smarttherapy - FL

(2014-03 - 2017-07)

• Directed clinical care for pediatric clients with diverse developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting.
• Supervised and mentored Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), ensuring adherence to high-quality care standards and POC compliance.
• Developed custom preschool screening tools to identify early developmental delays and improve early intervention pathways.

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Various Facilities - FL

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

• Delivered hands-on therapeutic interventions under direct OTR supervision across diverse clinical settings.

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy - Barry University (2013-05)

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Keiser University (2010-05)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration - SNDT University (India) (2000-05)