Christina Layne
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Director of Rehabilitation, oversees day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for residents. Maintains current Physical Therapist Assistant license and 11 years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted/independent living facilities. Directs clinical management of rehab facility to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical utilization to meet program standards and guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
06.2019 - Current
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies and procedures to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Worked with the Mayo Clinc and their Physical Therapist Geriatric Residency program to provide the post acute aspect of the residency.
- Performed quarterly screens for long term care residents to ensure continued quality of life.
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Led teams of up to 6 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Responsible for requesting physician orders, insurance authorizations and assuring all consents were completed by patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Provided support for future clinicians as a Clinical instructor for multiple Physical Therapist Assistant Students.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assisting
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Reimbursement Regulations
- Maintain expected productivity standards for self as well as department
- Medicare Compliance
- Profitability Strategies
- Problem Identification and resolution
- Establish Policies
- Facility Inspections
- Quality Assurance Controls
Accomplishments
Received Powerback Rehabilitation's Clinical Excellence Award for the year of 2022.
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant, AZ , PTA-009907, exp. 08/31/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
06.2018 - 06.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
01.2014 - 06.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab (formally Genesis Rehab)
07.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assisting
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
- Physical Therapist Assistant, AZ , PTA-009907, exp. 08/31/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
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