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Christy Spicer

Belleville,IL

Summary

Dynamic Regional Therapy Coordinator with Elara Caring Home Healthcare, skilled in strategic planning and performance improvement. Proven track record in enhancing OASIS accuracy and optimizing revenue through data-driven decision-making. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and staff development, fostering a culture of compliance and excellence across multi-state operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Therapy Coordinator

Elara Caring Home Healthcare
09.2020 - Current

Regional Clinical Manager (Southern Region – 7 States)

  • Managed and collaborated with all branches across the Southern region, overseeing operations in seven states.
  • Partnered with all levels of management to implement strategies for improvement in:
    Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) / Total Performance Score (TPS)
    HHCAHPS
    outcomes
    Revenue per period
    LUPA rate reduction
    OASIS accuracy
    (including discharge functional scoring and impairment levels)
    Star Ratings performance
  • Led the onboarding of new employees; collaborated in developing onboarding standards, policies, and training processes.
  • Oversaw utilization management to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure compliance with standards and defensibility.
  • Partnered with contract companies to provide education and ensure alignment with all Elara standards.

Lead Field Staff PTA

Elara Caring Home Healthcare
10.2005 - Current
  • Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Supported a positive clinic environment by proactively addressing any issues or concerns raised by patients or colleagues.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
  • Improved overall clinic performance by assisting with staff training initiatives, sharing knowledge of evidence-based practice approaches with fellow team members.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Belleville Area College
Belleville, Il
05-2000

Skills

    Core Skills
  • Regional Operations Management (multi-state oversight)
  • Strategic Planning & Implementation
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Performance Improvement (VBP, HHCAHPS, Star Ratings, LUPA, Revenue Optimization)
  • Data Analysis & Metrics-Driven Decision Making
  • OASIS Accuracy & Functional Scoring Expertise
  • Policy Development & Standardization
  • Staff Training, Onboarding & Development
  • Utilization Management & Compliance Oversight
  • Documentation Review & Quality Assurance (defensible documentation)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Medicare/VA/Managed Care standards)
  • Leadership & Coaching Across Multiple Levels of Management

Certification

OASIS Certification COS-C

Timeline

Regional Therapy Coordinator

Elara Caring Home Healthcare
09.2020 - Current

Lead Field Staff PTA

Elara Caring Home Healthcare
10.2005 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Belleville Area College