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Alyssa Picht

Saint Ansgar

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Blue Stone Therapy, excelling in staff management and Medicare compliance. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative therapy programs and effective team collaboration. Skilled in public speaking and training, fostering a culture of excellence and adaptability within multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Rehab Services

Blue Stone Therapy
Mason City
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw scheduling for 4-8 therapists, ensuring coverage for PTO and unexpected patient needs.
  • Facilitated weekly Medicare meetings to update facility staff on patient status and discharge plans.
  • Completed Managed Care insurance applications and collaborated with MDS coordinators for accurate billing.
  • Validated and authorized weekly employee login and PTO records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Compiled weekly outpatient reports, analyzing facility records to identify business gains and losses.

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy
Mason City
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Executed strengthening and balance training programs to enhance patient independence and safety.
  • Facilitated patient education on various techniques to achieve personal goals and improve autonomy.
  • Applied advanced skills in Kinesiotaping, Vertigo treatment, LSVT BIG, and ACP equipment to optimize therapy interventions and improve patient recovery.
  • Performed home evaluations weekly to guarantee a safe environment for residents transitioning back home.

Physical Therapist Assistant

ABCM
Nora Springs
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed strengthening and balance training programs to enhance patient independence and safety.
  • Facilitated patient and staff education on various techniques to achieve personal goals and improve autonomy.
  • Applied advanced skills in Kinesiotaping, Vertigo treatment, LSVT BIG, and ACP equipment to optimize therapy interventions and improve patient recovery.
  • Performed home evaluations as needed to guarantee a safe environment for residents transitioning back home.
  • Working outpatient as well to assist the community and promote marketing for the outpatient clinic.
  • Entering restorative programs into Point Click Care along with education to restorative nurse to follow therapy cares.

Team Lead /Rehab Director /Physical Therapist Assistant

Northern Iowa Therapy
Waverly
05.2007 - 05.2023
  • Assisted seven different physical therapists in the treatments of home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatients, along with high school athletes at school to increase benefits and achieve the goals of physical therapy and the patient.
  • Team Lead for 5 years, managing the schedules of 10+ staff members, productivity, billing efficiency, and problem-solving in challenging situations with families and patients returning home.
  • Hosted Quarterly Business Review meetings with pie charts and grids to show business success and problems solved with business partners when, or if, a decline occurred. Including problem-solving with staff on the same declines as needed.
  • Hosted Marketing community education seminars to educate the public on the services provided by the clinic
  • Hosted in-services for nursing and CNA staff on body mechanics, transfers, education on the benefits of all three therapy disciplines, and behavior management with residents and patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Northern Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05-2007

High School Diploma -

Saint Ansgar High School
Saint Ansgar, IA
05-2004

Skills

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner since 2021
  • Public speaking
  • Staff management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Home evaluations
  • Medicare compliance
  • Therapist scheduling
  • Managed care applications

Certification

  • Certified Dementia Practitioner
  • Currently working on my Certified Geriatric Care Professional Certification

Timeline

Director of Rehab Services

Blue Stone Therapy
11.2023 - 05.2025

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy
11.2023 - 05.2025

Physical Therapist Assistant

ABCM
05.2023 - 10.2023

Team Lead /Rehab Director /Physical Therapist Assistant

Northern Iowa Therapy
05.2007 - 05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Northern Iowa Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Saint Ansgar High School

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