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AMANDA NUNEZ

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Manager of Rehabilitation Services and licensed occupational therapist with a proven ability to lead and manage a rehab department, ensuring high standards of clinical performance and exceptional patient outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Rehabilitation Services

HCA Aventura Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Led and managed 21 IRF therapists including PTs, OTs and SLPs, fostering collaboration, professional growth and empowering work environment.
  • Directed audits of billing, documentation and productivity, improving accuracy, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted candidate interviews, onboarding, and competency assessments for all IRF staff.
  • Facilitated Interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated care,safe discharge planning and continuity of services.
  • Ensured CMS therapy compliance , consistently meeting therapy minutes for all patients.
  • Developed and implemented policies to optimize rehab service delivery, elevate patient outcomes and standardized best practice.

Occupational Therapist

HCA Aventura Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated, established and implemented a comprehensive individualized plan of care for patients in the acute setting and inpatient rehabilitation unit.
  • Experienced with various diagnosis including spinal cord injuries, cardiac, neurological, stroke, Orthopedic fractures, amputations, etc.
  • Maintained daily collaboration with speech and physical therapist regarding treatment, plan of care, progress and discharge goals.

Occupational Therapist PRN

Kindred Hospital, Fort Lauderdale
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Educated patient on modified I/ADLs techniques, compensatory strategies, DME/AE usage, body mechanics, and adherence to medical precautions (spinal, cardiac, sternal, WB status).
  • Provided individual and concurrent OT interventions to improve quality of life and maximize the patient's functional performance.
  • Provided family/caregiver education to ensure proper carryover of skills and a safe discharge.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Barry University
Miami Shores, FL
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation and Human Services

Penn State University
State College, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Patient assessment and intervention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Outcome measurement
  • Staff training and development
  • Therapeutic techniques

Certification

  • Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy License #OC019786
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Registered OTR #478877
  • American Heart Association AED/BLS for Health Care Providers 8/31/2027

Accomplishments

    Achieved and Maintained overall Facility PEM Score exceeding 106 , Surpassing national benchmarks and Top facility in East Florida Division.

    Earned UDS Fiscal Year 2024 Top performer award in recognition of outstanding rehabilitation program performance under my leadership.

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager of Rehabilitation Services

HCA Aventura Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Occupational Therapist

HCA Aventura Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist PRN

Kindred Hospital, Fort Lauderdale
09.2022 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Barry University

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation and Human Services

Penn State University

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