Chelsea Smith
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
Centerville,Texas
19
Years of experience
1
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with solid foundation in therapeutic practices and patient care. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, assisting with therapeutic activities, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving patient outcomes, adaptable to changing clinical needs. Reliable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
11 Years 6 Months- Implemented new program development each month with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Increased weekly average Out Patient and In Patient visit volume through efficient scheduling along with identification and targeting of at-risk patients and marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Coordinating of therapy staff schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
13 Years 11 Months- Delivered Occupational Therapy services in diverse settings including In-Patient, Out Patient, and Home Health.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by supporting daily living activities.
- Participated in and supported in-service education, other departmental programs and home assessments.
- Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
Director of Rehab/COTA
5 Months- Directed therapy staff with scheduling, care plans, and treatment plans.
- Led cross-functional team to improve operational efficiency and execution quality.
- Oversaw budget planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
- Completed and maintained insurance authorizations for patients.
- Established policies, procedures, and governance standards across therapy department.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input for comprehensive care planning.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Streamlined documentation processes for patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
COTA
2 Years 6 Months- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services to clients in a variety of home settings.
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans according to the client's needs and goals.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating.
- Facilitated patient understanding of home exercises to enhance upper body strength and endurance.
Rehab Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Facilitated effective communication to confirm patient awareness of procedures.
- Assisted therapists during treatment procedures.
- Maintained inventory by monitoring stock and requisitioning items as needed.
- Ensured proper filing of health charts to support efficient record management.
- Handled phone inquiries, performed document duplication, and maintained schedule boards.
- Cleaned and sanitized therapy spaces and equipment to ensure optimal condition.
- Leveraged computer system to maintain records with updated personal and financial information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
High School Diploma
Skills
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Therapeutic Techniques Knowledge
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Schedule Coordination
Computer Skills
Time Management
Team Building
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Reliable & Trustworthy
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner, {National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners} - 3/9/2018-3/9/2026
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Director of Rehab/COTA
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
COTA
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
12.2023 - 06.2026Read More
Director of Rehabilitation
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
06.2012 - 12.2023Read More
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Advanced Healthcare Solutions LLC
01.2010 - 12.2023Read More
Rehab Technician
TMC (QRM Incerpetion in 2023)
04.2008 - 01.2010Read More
Centerville High School
High School Diploma
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Navarro College
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy
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