Cora Lynn Kratzer
Otway,OH
Summary
Dynamic Director of Rehab with over 37 years in rehabilitation services. Proven expertise in patient documentation, effective communication, and team collaboration, driving enhanced patient care outcomes in skilled nursing facilities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA-DOR
AOM; Edgewood Manor of Lucasville II
Lucasville, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Current Director of Rehab in Skilled Nursing Facility
- Educated patients and families about rehabilitation processes and resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of therapy sessions and patient interactions.
PTA
The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing & Rehabilitati
Piketon, Ohio
02.2020 - 03.2022
Owner/ PTA
Liberty Rehab, INC
Otway, Ohio
04.2003 - 04.2009
- Led development and implementation of rehabilitation programs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations of rehabilitation clinic, enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including hiring and training staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Executed targeted marketing strategies that expanded client base and increased service visibility.
- Contributed to marketing strategies aimed at increasing external referrals.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to streamline reimbursement processes, improving revenue cycle efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Served as a liaison between department personnel, physicians, patients, families.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
PTA
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
Wurtland, KY
2015 - 2022
PTA-PRN
Hallmark Home Health
Portsmouth, Ohio
2014 - 2022
PTA
Heartland Home Care And Hospice
Lucasville, Ohio
2009 - 2015
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
06-1989
Skills
- patient/staff/family education
- healthcare software
- insurance verification
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- patient documentation
- team collaboration
- time management
- marketing
- effective communication
- New hire onboarding
Timeline
PTA-DOR - AOM; Edgewood Manor of Lucasville II
03.2022 - Current
PTA - The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing & Rehabilitati
02.2020 - 03.2022
Owner/ PTA - Liberty Rehab, INC
04.2003 - 04.2009
PTA - Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
2015 - 2022
PTA-PRN - Hallmark Home Health
2014 - 2022
PTA - Heartland Home Care And Hospice
2009 - 2015
Shawnee State University - Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapy