Amanda Kaspor
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Talented clinician and clinical care coordinator bringing a clear understanding of healthcare standards, procedures and best practices. Familiar with program development, team leadership and training. Looking to leverage 10 years of experience in the field to take on a challenging new position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Review Coordinator - Remote
United Health Group, Optum
Minnetonka, MN
05.2022 - Current
- Organize and facilitate peer to peer reviews with the Medical Director.
- Review referral requests that cannot be approved for continued stay and forwarded them to licensed physicians for review and issuance of the NOMNC when appropriate.
- Review clinical home health documentation for SN, ST, PT, OT, HHA and MSW home health visits.
- Determine patient-specific utilization management related to clinical progress.
- Took charge as the social engagement lead, facilitating a welcoming atmosphere with regular ice breaker activities.
- Created evidence-based power point presentations for various diagnoses, contributing to the home health division's implementation of best practices.
- Conduct virtual power point presentations to educate the entire home health division about optimal home health practices.
Director of Rehabilitation
Legacy Healthcare Services
Grand Rapids, MI, MI
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Led and motivated employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
Occupational Therapist
Atrio Home Health
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Traveled to clients homes for OT treatment, assessments and evaluations
- Recommendations on discharge planning, process and outcomes
- Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
- Utilization of MatrixCare for accurate documentation of evaluations and treatments.
Rehabilitation Program Manager
Healthpro Heritage
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed the first rehabilitation program for a new facility/ start up
- Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff
- Increased case load from 0 to over 67%
- Managed and analyzed finances increasing the profit margin substantially
- Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility standards
- Lead efforts to build caseloads within facility, including investigation of those who are potential candidates for therapy through follow- up with nursing staff and physicians
- Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and community to increase awareness of the therapy program
- Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with infection control, universal precautions and
- SHA standards for the healthcare profession
- Conducted interviews and performs active involvement in the recruiting and hiring process.
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehab Services
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Outpatient setting in ALF/ ILF
- Instructing patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential
- Performs routine reexamination as needed/modify/progress plan of treatment
- Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
Occupational Therapist
Henry Ford Health System
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitoring of vitals and lab values to determine if the patient is appropriate for therapy treatment
- Acute care occupational therapist floater for a variety of floors including (but not limited to) the ICU, neuro, general medical, ortho and oncology
- Providing occupational therapy evaluations and treatments for patients with a variety of ailments.
Occupational Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation Services
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Contribute to discharge planning process
- Communicate with staff and families regarding appropriate discharge setting, plan of care and discharge needs
- Short-term rehab facility
- Aquatic therapy
- Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, kinesio taping
- Provided treatment for a variety of patients; amputees, neurological (Parkinson’s Disease, SCI, CVA’s, Multiple Sclerosis) cardiac, orthopedic, cancer, post surgical, pulmonary, back and spine and post surgery recovery
- Conducted home evaluations and made suggestions for home modifications in order to increase safety and independence at home
- Provide treatment for ortho, neuro, cardiac and pulmonary patients
- Competent in Rehab Optima and ADL documentation
- 85% productivity required
- Short- term rehab and long term care patients.
Occupational Therapist
Beaumont Health System, Acute Rehab
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Floor- Ortho
- Provide treatment for acute orthopedic patients including (but not limited to) shoulder replacements, trauma, spinal surgeries, knee replacements, hip replacements and fractures
- Determine/ recommend appropriate discharge settings for patients based on current levels of function
- Educate patients on surgical precautions and demonstrate how to perform functional activities without breaking surgical precautions
- Determine appropriate evaluations and treatment plans for patients after surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services, Psychology
Western Michigan University
12.2010
Some College (No Degree) - HealthCare System
Comenius University
Bratislava, SlovakiaSkills
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Clinical training
- Outcome planning Acute and rehabilitative care
- Collaboration
- Marketing promotions
- Staff development
- Marketing
- Cost analysis and savings
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Document Management
- Strong presentation skills
Affiliations
Professional/ Western Student Association (WMU Student Affiliations Senator for the College of Health and Human Services/ WMU Health Professional Society AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
Accomplishments
- MODA Runway show for breast cancer
- Kalamazoo Refuge Ministry
- Inflatable 5k race: American Cancer Society
- Dean's List
- Shadowing Sudesh J .Ebenezer, MD ( Neurosurgeon) - Shadowed multiple neurosurgeries with Dr. Ebenezer including spinal fusions, laminectomy laminotomy etc.
- United Christian Lebanese Association Scholarship
- WMU Western Edge Scholarship
Certification
- NBCOT
- MOTEC Fieldwork Education Certification
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Clinical Review Coordinator - Remote
United Health Group, Optum
05.2022 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation
Legacy Healthcare Services
12.2021 - 05.2022
Occupational Therapist
Atrio Home Health
10.2020 - 05.2022
Rehabilitation Program Manager
Healthpro Heritage
10.2019 - 03.2021
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehab Services
04.2019 - 08.2019
Occupational Therapist
Henry Ford Health System
02.2016 - 08.2019
Occupational Therapist
Beaumont Health System, Acute Rehab
03.2015 - 01.2019
Occupational Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation Services
08.2014 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services, Psychology
Western Michigan University
Some College (No Degree) - HealthCare System
Comenius University