Betsy Varghese
Melissa,TX
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 16 years of diverse experience in geriatrics, pediatrics, and home health. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize treatment plans. Committed to delivering quality care while ensuring efficient service coordination and communication with patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Foursquare Health care
Dallas , TX
10.2023 - Current
- Developed rehabilitation programs for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Managed staff training and development for rehabilitation services.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in rehabilitation practices.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve service delivery.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to align rehabilitation goals.
- Analyzed patient outcomes to refine treatment approaches.
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Evaluated performance metrics on a regular basis in order to measure effectiveness of rehab programs offered by the organization.
- Researched emerging technologies related to rehabilitative treatments in order to identify potential areas for improvement within existing programs offered by the organization.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to rehabilitative services provided by the department.
- Provided guidance to clinical team members regarding best practices for patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administrative personnel regarding patient care issues or concerns.
- Coordinated community outreach activities designed to increase awareness of available rehabilitative services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Attended meetings with external stakeholders such as insurance companies or government agencies in order to advocate for increased access to rehabilitative services.
Occupational Therapist
Independent contractor for Home health agencies
Dallas, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Homehealth therapy as an independent contractor.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
- Supported executive-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Five Star Home Health Care
Sherman, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Home health therapy as an independent contractor.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Assessed physical, mental and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans.
- Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
- Supported executive-level management by offering feedback on strategy, program and initiative effectiveness.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Cantex Continuing Care
Plano, TX
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume 100% through efficient scheduling along with identification and targeting of at-risk patients.
- Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as walk to dine, contracture management, fall recovery programs
- Participated in team meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- PDPM AND PDGM mastery
- Maintained MED B caseload to address LTC patient needs
- Completed Fall screen and addressed fall while collaborating with the nursing staff.
- Developed rehabilitation programs for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Managed staff training and development for rehabilitation services.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in rehabilitation practices.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve service delivery.
- Analyzed patient outcomes to refine treatment approaches.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to align rehabilitation goals.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system.
- Researched emerging technologies related to rehabilitative treatments in order to identify potential areas for improvement within existing programs offered by the organization.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends related to utilization of rehab services within the organization.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Occupational Therapist
Post Acute Medical LLC
Richardson, TX
07.2020 - 11.2021
- PAM hospital-, OT.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Senior Care Centers
Allen , TX
03.2012 - 06.2020
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume 100% through efficient scheduling along with identification and targeting of at-risk patients.
- Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as walk to dine, contracture management, fall recovery programs
- Participated in team meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- PDPM AND PDGM mastery
Director of Rehabilitation
MBS Rehab
Allen, TX
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed a team of 15 therapists.
- Training team members, facilitating interdisciplinary meetings, coordination of planners, scheduling, financial management and budgeting, insurance requests, documentation review, development of statistical service data and tracking current industry trends, Marketing , creation of systems to improve work flow.
- Coordination of vendors for DME.
- Primary Director of rehabilitation services to an average daily census of 60 patients.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists and speech therapist during treatments.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow
Staff Occupational Therapist
Rehab Pro –SNF
Allen, TX
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Inpatient Rehab – Staff Therapist
Medical Center of Plano
Plano, TX
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical and cognitive progress.
Subacute Rehabilitation- Staff Therapist
Memorial Herman Hospital rehab
Houston, TX
12.2005 - 11.2006
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
- Selected effective treatment plans in line with personal goals for home, school or work life.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX01-2004
Ph.D. - OTD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXMaster of Science - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSome College (No Degree) - LSVT
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LSVT BIG AND LOUDSkills
- Budgeting
- Documentation
- Financial management
- Insurance
- Director
- Care coordination
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Marketing
- Conduct team Meetings
- Scheduling
- Team management
- Operational improvement
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Customer service
- Goal setting proficiency
Affiliations
Medical professional degree in Occupational therapy with Proficient skills. Provided numerous specialized equipment evaluations and prepared numerous justification reports to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies, with a very good record of clients obtaining equipment Design and execute treatment plans for patients across the lifespan rehabilitating from trauma, injury, or illness. Recommend changes and interventions in patients’ home or work environments. Provide education to patients and caregivers through clear oral and written means. Supervise, educate, and evaluate multiple COTAs. Document using computerized documentation system- Rehab optima, Casamba. Out patient therapy experience, Inpatient rehabilitation, Texas Board certified Occupational therapist, Case management skills with the insurance companies for therapy approvals. Home health therapy experience for 4 years(PRN) Leadership -Rehab team Management-scheduling-Budgeting and financial management -insurance , Medicare , Medicaid-Billing, Documentation review Recommended adaptive devices to assist with mobility and daily tasks like eating and functioning more independently. Showed patients how to properly use the equipment.
Professional references will be provided upon request
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Foursquare Health care
10.2023 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Cantex Continuing Care
11.2020 - 09.2023
Occupational Therapist
Post Acute Medical LLC
07.2020 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapist
Independent contractor for Home health agencies
06.2020 - Current
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Five Star Home Health Care
06.2018 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Senior Care Centers
03.2012 - 06.2020
Director of Rehabilitation
MBS Rehab
03.2010 - 12.2012
Staff Occupational Therapist
Rehab Pro –SNF
02.2008 - 12.2010
Inpatient Rehab – Staff Therapist
Medical Center of Plano
03.2006 - 12.2008
Subacute Rehabilitation- Staff Therapist
Memorial Herman Hospital rehab
12.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Ph.D. - OTD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Master of Science - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - LSVT
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