Aruna Rao

Evaluated eligibility of cases seeking hospice services as Medical Director, issuing necessary certificates for patients' admission based on terminal illness diagnosis. Collaborated in interdisciplinary group meetings to comprehensively analyze every aspect of patient care and enhance overall quality.

Managed Admissions into the acute care setting from the Emergency department, while handling floor calls and transfers from surrounding hospitals. Effectively coordinated care across specialties in collaboration with Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants. Demonstrated versatility and knowledge by attending Code Blue and Rapid Responses throughout the hospital.

• Managed various acute illnesses including infections, respiratory failure, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, and trauma.

• Managed a solo practice in Internal Medicine with over 500 patients, providing comprehensive quality care with continuity and experience drawn from long-term care, inpatient rehabilitation, and urgent care settings.