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Amy Shields

Cary,NC

Summary

Accomplished Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at Southpoint Health and Rehab, adept in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical reasoning. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative treatments and comprehensive education, managing a team of 25+ for optimal care delivery. Proven track record in LTC and dementia care, emphasizing patient and family empowerment. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Rehab Manager

Southpoint Health and Rehab
04.2019 - Current
  • Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
  • Coordinated with insurance providers to secure adequate coverage for prescribed rehabilitation services, minimizing out-of-pocket costs for patients.
  • Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
  • Monitored patient care, human resources, and implementation of policies and procedures.

Occupational Therapist

Southpoint Health and Rehab
02.2000 - Current
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.

Occupational Therapist

The Laurels of Forest Glenn
04.2008 - 01.2020
  • Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
  • Full time employment 4/2008-8/2008
  • PRN 2008-2020

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.1997

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Assistant Rehab Manager

Southpoint Health and Rehab
04.2019 - Current

Occupational Therapist

The Laurels of Forest Glenn
04.2008 - 01.2020

Occupational Therapist

Southpoint Health and Rehab
02.2000 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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