Cassandra Myers, OTR/L, CNS
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Diligent healthcare professional, with collaborative leadership skills dedicated to improving operations through effective interdisciplinary motivational strategies. Skilled in employee morale-building, staff development and mentorship. Experienced in coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments, adapting to new situations and challenges to maintain quality of services and facility growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Occupational Therapist
San Antonio Rehab Hospital (SARH)
08.2023 - Current
- Served as a core team member in facilitating the opening of 48 bed rehab hospital.
- Improved clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Mentored on-boarding occupational therapists and therapy assistants, fostering professional growth and development.
- Streamlined department operations and procedures in compliance with accreditation standards.
- Championed continuing education opportunities for the occupational, physical, and speech therapy teams.
- Advocated quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and optimizing departmental efficiency.
PRN Case Manager
San Antonio Rehab Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the development of procedures that improved the efficiency of case management processes.
- Managed complex cases requiring skilled coordination of various healthcare services.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Methodist Hospital Inpatient Rehab
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Served as core team member in facilitating the opening of a 36 bed acute rehab unit.
- Provided mentorship to new therapists, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.
- Served a project lead in the establishment of "Stroke Rehab Program."
- Served on hospital-wide patient safety committee 3+ years.
- Established occupational therapy student affiliation contracts and served as lead clinical instructor.
- Improved clinic workflow efficiency by optimizing scheduling processes.
- Facilitated monthly team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Streamlined clinical processes by contributing to the development of updated policies and procedures in rehab.
PRN Occupational Therapist
Baptist Health Systems
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Established individualized goals, coordinated interventions and discharge planning with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX12.2019
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA06.2013
Skills
- Certified Neuro Specialist (2023-present)
- LSVT-Big (2020-present)
- TeamSTEPPS Training (2018)
Accomplishments
- UIW OTD Advisory Board Member (2023-Present)
- Collaborative Practice Award Recipient Methodist Hospital IRF (2021, 2022)
- Methodist Hospital "Great Catch" Award (2022, 2023)
- SARH Fall Prevention Committee Member (2024-Present)
- SARH Patient Success Committee Member (2024-Present)
- SARH Stroke Committee Member (2024-Present)
- President of SARH Social Committee "Fun Squad" (2023-Present)
- Pi Theta Epsilon Member (2019-Present)
- Occupational Therapy Service Award Recipient UT Health (2019)
Timeline
PRN Case Manager
San Antonio Rehab Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Lead Occupational Therapist
San Antonio Rehab Hospital (SARH)
08.2023 - Current
Staff Occupational Therapist
Methodist Hospital Inpatient Rehab
05.2020 - 12.2023
PRN Occupational Therapist
Baptist Health Systems
04.2020 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Texas Health Science Center
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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