ATUL TAIWADE
TAMPA,USA
Summary
Experienced rehabilitation professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Knowledgeable patient representative offers demonstrated skills in case management and service coordination. Expertly handles complaints, inquiries and service questions to meet patients' access needs and correct problems related to care. Well-versed in policies, procedures and standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR
SHORE ACRES CARE CENTER, INNOVATION / LION CARE
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for nursing home operations.
- Conducted interviews of potential employees to ensure quality care was provided by staff members.
- Monitored budgeting, revenue and expenditure reports to maintain fiscal responsibility in the organization.
- Supervised all administrative staff, including nurses, therapists, aides and other personnel.
DIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES
EXCEL CARE CENTER
Tampa, FL
06.2010 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for rehab services.
- Prospective payment system , Patient driven payment model - Implemented payment model for managing Rehab practice.
- New hire orientation
- Conducted performance reviews of staff members to ensure quality of care.
- Trained new employees in the use of rehab equipment and techniques.
- Monitored patient progress and outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to enhance service delivery.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
AMEDISYS INC.
Tampa, FL
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
EXCEL REHAB AND NURSING CENTER/ HORIZON
Tampa, FL
10.2004 - 06.2010
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
REHAB PROGRAM COORDINATOR
AEGIS THERAPIES AT FLETCHER HEALTH AND REHAB
Tampa, FL
12.2003 - 10.2004
- Rehab program management, staffing, PPS management, staff/caregiver education and training, participate in marketing events, COTA/AIDE supervision, MDS rehab sections, care plan meetings, LTC program development -Splinting, contracture, wheelchair positioning, Rehab dining
- Conducted assessments of physical strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture and muscle performance.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to the patients.
- Educated patients on safety measures while performing daily activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing rehabilitation process.
OT TEAM LEADER
BONSECOURS MARIA MANOR, ST. PETE
St Petersberg, FL
12.1998 - 12.2003
- OT caseload Management, Prospective payment system reimbursement management, careplan meetings, program development, OT ASSESMENT AND INTERVENTION, COTA SUPERVISION
- Provided occupational therapy assessment and treatment to geriatric patients with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social impairments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best outcomes for the patient.
- Developed individualized intervention plans for each patient based on their needs and goals.
- Educated families about therapeutic activities that can be done at home to help improve the patient's functioning.
OT CLINICAL SPECIALIST
NOVA CARE / REHAB WORKS
St. Petersburg, FL
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Developed individualized intervention plans for each patient based on their needs and goals.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best outcomes for the patient.
- Educated families about therapeutic activities that can be done at home to help improve the patient's functioning.
- Provided occupational therapy assessment and treatment to geriatric patients with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social impairments.
STAFF OT
REMA INC, NEW JERSEY
Lawrenceville, NJ
02.1995 - 09.1995
- OT ASSESMENT AND INTERVENTION
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with various medical conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their specific needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments using standardized tests such as the Functional Independence Measure and Manual Muscle Testing.
- Performed functional activities to improve strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and range of motion in patients.
STAFF OT
INTERIM THERAPY SERVICES
Fort Walton Beach, FL
03.1994 - 02.1995
- OT ASSESMENT AND INTERVENTION
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with various medical conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their specific needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments using standardized tests such as the Functional Independence Measure and Manual Muscle Testing.
- Performed functional activities to improve strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and range of motion in patients.
STAFF OT
SSG HOSPITAL, BARODA, INDIA
Vadodara, Gujrat , India
07.1985 - 03.1994
- Acute care hospital, OT out patient clinic , Acute Psych, Pediatric, spinal cord injury, burns,neurology and orthopedic injuries
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with various medical conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their specific needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments using standardized tests such as the Functional Independence Measure and Manual Muscle Testing.
- Performed functional activities to improve strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and range of motion in patients.
Education
OTD, Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
05.2015
- AIT TRAINING 2020 -2021, LICENSED NHA JULY 2022
- OTD (Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy) Quinnipiac University, May, 2015
- B.TH.O (BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) GRADUATION YEAR 1985.
- B.A.(SOCIOLOGY) 1985
- YOGA TEACHER’S TRAINING CERTIFICATE 1993
B.TH.O - Occupational Therapy
12.1985
Associate of Arts - Sociology
12.1985
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Operating Plans Development
- Risk Management
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Process Implementation
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Supervision
- Team Building
- Therapy programs
- Inventory and restocking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Relationship building and retention
- Training and mentoring
- Occupancy strategies
- Profit improvements
- Accreditation coordination
Certification
- FLORIDA – FL0004793
- LNHA FLORIDA # NH6923
- O.T.R. (NBCOT) #995710 SINCE 1994
Country Of Origin
ENGLISH HINDI MARATHI GUJRATHI CURRENTLY LEARNING SPANISH
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR - SHORE ACRES CARE CENTER, INNOVATION / LION CARE
05.2023 - 10.2023
DIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES - EXCEL CARE CENTER
06.2010 - 06.2023
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - AMEDISYS INC.
03.2006 - 06.2011
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - EXCEL REHAB AND NURSING CENTER/ HORIZON
10.2004 - 06.2010
REHAB PROGRAM COORDINATOR - AEGIS THERAPIES AT FLETCHER HEALTH AND REHAB
12.2003 - 10.2004
OT TEAM LEADER - BONSECOURS MARIA MANOR, ST. PETE
12.1998 - 12.2003
OT CLINICAL SPECIALIST - NOVA CARE / REHAB WORKS
09.1995 - 12.1998
STAFF OT - REMA INC, NEW JERSEY
02.1995 - 09.1995
STAFF OT - INTERIM THERAPY SERVICES
03.1994 - 02.1995
STAFF OT - SSG HOSPITAL, BARODA, INDIA
07.1985 - 03.1994
Quinnipiac University - OTD, Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy
GMC - B.TH.O, Occupational Therapy
Nagpur University - Associate of Arts, Sociology
- FLORIDA – FL0004793
- LNHA FLORIDA # NH6923
- O.T.R. (NBCOT) #995710 SINCE 1994
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