Ashli B. Blankenship-Clark
Evansville
Summary
Quality-focused healthcare professional with several years' experience in clinical administration and patient care. Dedicated to staff and patients for a positive rehab experience. Consistently works to improve quality standards. Effective communication with caregivers related to personal goals. Proven effective at guiding multi-disciplined healthcare teams to succeed in achieving patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager of Rehabilitation
Progressive Health of Indiana
Jasper
11.2024 - Current
- Leading multidisciplinary team (PT, OT, ST, Office and Techs) in coordinating patient care, achieving professional goals, and providing guidance in documentation and billing practices
- Assisting in patient care through developing treatment plans and patient-centered goals
- Reviewing Key Performance Indicators to improve clinical and non clinical outcomes
- Member of numerous teams including Trauma Process Improvement, Interprofessional Research Council, Falls Prevention Committee, Space Planning Committee
- Assisted in the transition from Memorial to Progressive with documentation, referrals, and billing practices
Staff Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager
Memorial Hospital
Jasper
01.2001 - 11.2024
- Inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and inpatient rehabilitation (PT, OT, ST and Audiology)
- Assisted with treatment/prevention for industrial rehabilitation patients and jobsite analyses
- Occupational therapy student supervision
- Assisted the director with process improvement and development/revision of policies
- Assisted in the implementation of 2 electronic documentation systems as department Superuser
- Member of various Teams including Clinical Applications, Stewardship, Interprofessional Research, Patient Experience
- Transitioned to Clinical Manager in 2016
Facility Rehab Coordinator & Staff Therapist
ProStep Rehabilitation
Dale
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed occupational, physical, and speech therapy staff as well as rehab aides
- Performed therapy screenings and documentation audits
- Attended and participated in care conferences
- Performed home assessments
- Participated in sessions with administrative law judges to communicate need for therapy services during insurance audits
Education
Master of Science - Human Services, Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana01.2001
Skills
- Documentation auditing
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Staff supervision
- Process improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team building
- Patient relationship management
References
- Brianne Lawalin, MHS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Breckinridge County Schools, 1115 33rd Street, Tell City, IN, 47586, 812-719-9099, Brianne.lawalin@breck.kyschools.us
- Vicki Camilla, OTR/L, Regional Director of Rehab, ProStep Rehabilitation, 5921 Robards Poole Road, Henderson, KY, 42420, 270-823-2004, 812-319-8401
- Renae Kendall, RN, BC, Nursing Excellence Manager, Memorial Hospital, 800 W. 9th Street, Jasper, IN, 47546, 812-996-0152, rkendall@mhhcc.org
Accomplishments
- Poster Presentation for an Online Journal Club with the Interprofessional Research Council at the University of Southern Indiana, 2023
- 20 year service award from Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, 2022
Degrees
- MS
- OTR
Certification
- Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, Evergreen Certifications, 2023
- Astym Certification, Performance Dynamics, 2012
Affiliations
- Survivors of Suicide Group
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Manager of Rehabilitation
Progressive Health of Indiana
11.2024 - Current
Facility Rehab Coordinator & Staff Therapist
ProStep Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Staff Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager
Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Human Services, Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
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