Anjali Dominiack
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Rehabilitation bringing valuable experience in managing multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams to deliver comprehensive patient care. Demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight skills. Known for fostering therapeutic relationships with patients while coordinating effective treatment plans for diverse conditions. Past roles highlight significant contributions to improving patient outcomes and quality of care standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Brighton Place San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and monitored overall Rehabilitation program goals and objectives to organize and coordinate the daily operations of the Rehabilitation department.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations regarding patient care and safety standards.
- Provided leadership to clinical rehab staff in order to ensure quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted/participated in various meetings such as Utilization review, Triple check, weekly rehab team meetings, multidisciplinary care conferences, etc.
- Reviewed medical records, conducted evaluations, evaluated patient progress via progress notes and recertifications, and modified treatment plans as needed. Set therapy discharge dates as appropriate. Proficient with re-evaluations due to payer source changes.
- Maintained updated records of resident assessments through regular monitoring of prosthetic and contracture logs via patient screens.
- Provided oversight of the Restorative nursing program with weekly meetings between DON and RNAs to discuss patient progress, addition of new patients to the program, as well as discharges.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of clinical staff members to ensure high-quality care delivery standards are met.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, families, and other stakeholders, such as custom wheelchair companies and prosthetic vendors, involved in the care of patients.
- Oversaw budgeting processes related to staffing levels and supplies necessary for successful operation of the rehab facility.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage of treatments provided by the rehab facility. Recently started training in Managed Care Master as a tool to more closely comply with HMO contracts.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with administrator on performance and merit reviews, as well as performing timely competency assessments.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Physical Therapist/ Assistant Director of Rehab
Amaya Spring Health Care Center
Spring Valley, CA
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations based on medical records review, and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly, while incorporating the use of weekly standardized tests for an objective measure of patient progress.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the rehab dept while DOR was on leave, as well as provided additional support.
Home Health Physical Therapist
Ability Works Rehab Services
, MI And CA
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed physical therapy assessments on homebound patients to determine functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Performed SOC OASIS to admit patients to the company's care.
- Provided direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, posture, range of motion, gait training and other impairments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on safety techniques for transferring, ambulation and exercise programs.
- Monitored patient progress and outcomes through documentation of evaluation results, treatment notes, and discharge summaries using AllScripts, Kinnser, and Axxess software for documentation.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation goals based on the patient's needs and abilities.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to maximize mobility, independence in activities of daily living and reduce pain levels.
- Administered manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization to promote healing process.
- Instructed patients in the use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers or wheelchairs for safe mobility within the home environment.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as occupational therapy or speech language pathology when appropriate.
- Reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition immediately to supervising physician.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations governing practice of physical therapists.
Education
Doctor - Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO08-2017
Bachelor - Physiotherapy
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Gujarat, India12-2010
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- APTA certified Level 1 Clinical Instructor
- Performance Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Networking
- Epic Systems: Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and Point Click Care
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Training and mentoring
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- APTA Level 1 certified CI
- current BLS CPR
Languages
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Brighton Place San Diego
04.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist/ Assistant Director of Rehab
Amaya Spring Health Care Center
05.2016 - 03.2021
Home Health Physical Therapist
Ability Works Rehab Services
11.2012 - 04.2016
- APTA Level 1 certified CI
- current BLS CPR
Doctor - Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Bachelor - Physiotherapy
Maharaja Sayajirao University
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