Danielle Davis Weust
Brownsburg,Indiana
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
First Steps
04.2023 - Current
- Provided co-treat skilled services with other providers including Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Vips Providers, and Developmental Therapist
- Specialized in servicing those with DX of feeding difficulties, ASD, and Global Developmental Delay
- Manages caseload of 20-26 patients
- Provided accurate and efficient medical documentation per First Steps guidelines
- Provided in-service training to caregivers for 0-3 year olds
- Proficient in time management, documentation of activities completed and adhering to policies and procedures
- Discharged patients as seen appropriate as of clinical knowledge and medical necessity
- Collaborate with team members including Service Coordinators and therapist
Occupational Therapist
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently using medical necessity and CMS guidelines
- Knowledgeable and skilled at all levels of the appeal process, working directly with insurance and compliance regulatory representatives
- Proficient at objective measures proving medical necessity and avoiding overutilization to ensure reimbursement
- Collaborate with the billing department to provide documentation for insurance providers including: Anthem, MHS, Aetna, Caresource, Trd Mcd, Cigna, IU Health
- Provides skilled tele-therapy via google teams
- Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods, known for exemplary customer service and professionalism under stressful situations. Communicates effectively with patient/caregiver and professional colleagues including physicians and insurance companies.
- Assist with hiring new OT's and training processes
- Collaborate with BCBA's and behavior technicians to ensure appropriate POC
- Manage Caseload across three ABA Centers - providing evidence based Occupational Therapy to assist children with Autism in reaching a greater level of meaningful independence
Occupational Therapist
Indianapolis Public Schools
12.2017 - 11.2021
- Active member of Medicaid audit team to review OT team documentation
- Expertise in chart reviews and analyzing documentation of different therapy disciplines to ensure clinical standards are met
- Active member of assistive technology teams including SLP & OT's
- Proficient at objective measures proving medical necessity and avoiding overutilization to ensure reimbursement
- Dedicated to timely communication with all stakeholders to ensure necessary clinical information is obtained and all deadlines are met during IEP/Case conference committee meeting
- Proficient in time management, documentation of activities completed and adhering to policies and procedures
Occupational Therapist
Devon Health Care Group-Home Health
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Evaluate patients and provide documentation within a timely manner to determine if OT services are medically necessary
- Scheduled evaluation with caregivers and submit documentation within the appropriate time frame
- Provided in-service training to caregivers during the OT evaluation process
- Ensured quality patient care, effective management of resources, and regulatory compliance
Occupational Therapist
First Steps/Children's Therapy Connection
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Proficient in time management, documentation of activities completed and adhering to policies and procedures
- Discharged patients as seen appropriate as of clinical knowledge and medical necessity
- Coordinated, planned, and organized own schedule to manage around 15-20 patients per week
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
First Steps
04.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
11.2021 - 04.2023
Occupational Therapist
Devon Health Care Group-Home Health
08.2018 - 12.2021
Occupational Therapist
Indianapolis Public Schools
12.2017 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapist
First Steps/Children's Therapy Connection
05.2017 - 11.2017