Ashley Thomas
Sauquoit,NY
Summary
Developed critical thinking and strategic planning skills in high-stakes, fast-paced environment, focusing on risk mitigation and asset protection. Expertise in financial analysis and regulatory compliance, ensuring organizational resilience and adherence to industry standards. Seeking to transition into a position where these skills can drive impactful results and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Risk Management, Patient Experience
Rome Health
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate and prevent organizational threats.
- Conducted regular risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions.
- Fostered a Culture of Safety through education opportunities, training programs and committee chair/member to include but not limited to: Safe Patient Handling, Fall Prevention, Environmental Safety, Incident Review, Infection Prevention, Grievances and Complaints, Health and Wellness.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align risk management initiatives with business objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports on risk metrics, trends, and mitigation efforts for executive review.
- Investigated and filed Worker's Compensation Claims and developed Return to Work Program.
Chief Compliance Officer
Rome Health
- Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted regular audits to identify compliance gaps and enforce corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance practices into operational workflows.
- Provided training and support to staff on compliance protocols and risk management strategies.
- Monitored changes in legislation and industry standards, adjusting policies accordingly to mitigate risks.
- Led investigations into potential compliance breaches, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
- Advised senior leadership on strategic initiatives from a compliance perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational values and objectives.
Physical Therapist
Simply Special Early Learning Services
- Pediatric evaluations, treatment plans and discharge planning in the home prior to Early Intervention Services could be implemented.
- Educated patients and parents on exercises and techniques to address developmental delay and encourage progress towards age appropriate milestones.
Physical Therapist
Charles T. Sitrin Home
- Evaluation and treatment of outpatients to include but not limited to: geriatrics, neurologically impaired patients, post operative patients, Multiple Sclerosis Program, Aquatic Therapy, Pediatric Therapy
Physical Therapist
Nascentia Health
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed Start of Care and Physical Therapy evaluations for ages 0 months to geriatric population in homecare setting.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Use of Peabody to determine developmental delay and implement interventions to promote age appropriate milestones. Education to parents to promote gross motor skill development and transition to Early Intervention Services.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare team to evaluate patient progress and adjust therapy protocols.
- Justified continued Physical Therapy services and equipment to best suit individual patients.
- Advocate for patients and their families to obtain best care possible.
Physical Therapist
Rome Health
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Acute Care, Long Term Care and Inpatient Rehab settings.
- Use of several EMR's with proficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted in Safe Patient Handling Program and problem solving to promote safe mobilization of patients/residents.
- Evaluations, treatment plans, discharge planning in all settings.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NYBachelor of Science - Health And Human Science
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NYSkills
- Operational risk management
- Enterprise risk management
- Health and safety management
- Compliance monitoring
- Management of Patient Complaints
- Environmental risk management
- Cybersecurity management
- Risk reporting
- Incident management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Implementation and data analytics for both employee and patient satisfaction Assistied in developing and implementing goals across the organization
Accomplishments
- Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional
- MEMIC Award for Safe Working Environment at Rome Health 2023
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Trainer
- Safe Patient Handling Conference Speaker 2015 to current
- Member of Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals with Certification as a Safe Patient Handling Clinician.
- Development of Fibromyalgia, Safe Patient Handling, Pediatric Aquatic Therapy, Home Care Pediatric Physical Therapy Program and Protocols.
Certification
DPT
CRCMP
CSHPH
Work Availability
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Timeline
Physical Therapist
Nascentia Health
11.2024 - 10.2025
Physical Therapist
Rome Health
02.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Risk Management, Patient Experience
Rome Health
Chief Compliance Officer
Rome Health
Physical Therapist
Simply Special Early Learning Services
Physical Therapist
Charles T. Sitrin Home
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Utica College of Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Science
Utica College of Syracuse University