Danielle Matusik

• Administer innovative treatment programs including equipment assessments and discharge planning to enhance OT treatment outcomes.
• Provide re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary.
• Effectively manage assigned caseload.
• Develop high quality treatment plans and clinical documentation as well as manage clinical documentation using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Expertly conduct occupational therapy evaluations, managing all clinical documentation, case management, and treatment outcomes for all patients.
• Skillfully train and mentor therapy service personnel, developing and launching effective orientation, on-the-job (OTJ) training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee and manage clinical outcomes of all participants, including supervising case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification.
• Effectively monitor and evaluate compliance of therapy programs according to CARF, SNF, and JCAHO standards and guidelines.
• Play key role on rehabilitation treatment team(s), including attending team meetings and departmental meetings to enhance effectiveness of program developments and establish optimal systems of operations and OT team enhancement.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, families, and community resources, which enhance effectiveness of OT program and continuity of care for all clients.
• Generate additional revenue in dual roles as OT and personal trainer, maintaining high customer retention rate.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.

• Held full responsibility for supporting community rehabilitation center in delivery of comprehensive occupational therapy services to diverse individuals with developmental disabilities to increase independence in home, school, work skills, and community.
• Expertly administered evaluations and made recommendations for adaptive equipment in patients’ home setting.
• Evaluated and developed plan of care for clients in community-based group home; led planning, evaluations, and reassessments for all clients.
• Coordinated and conducted home and equipment assessments, program development, monitoring, and staff training/education to facilitate safety and functional independence in community-based group home setting.
• Thoroughly documented evaluations, patient treatment sessions, and discharge summaries in timely and accurate manner with complete accuracy.
• Managed and oversaw development and implementation of treatment plans that enhanced patient needs/goals while maintaining and improving each person's physical and/or psychosocial well-being.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Planned and instructed individuals, small groups or classes with personalized approach; designed, implemented, and monitored client specific exercise programs and nutritional guidelines.
• Taught and led all exercise routines for one-on-one sessions with clients, with individualized modifications, to help individuals reach specific personal and healthcare goals.
• Educated clients on physiological benefits of regular exercise and potential impact on health conditions and medical issues; educated and assisted new members in proper use of cardiovascular and exercise equipment.

• Assistant Track and Field Coach | Mill Creek, , 5th /6th Grade | Chelsea Recreation.

• Consulted with clients to define personal health needs, formulate effective fitness, nutritional or rehabilitation plans and improve overall well-being.
• Adapted classes to meet expectations and interests of members, resulting in improved participation.
• Supported program development by adding new and exciting classes to facility schedules.
• Adapted programs to support participants with disabilities and other accessibility concerns.

Customer service representative

Temporary Occupational Therapist position. Provided Occupational Therapy services, including evaluations, treatment development and attending IEPs for school aged children.

• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
• Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work and home life.

Staff Occupational Therapist working with persons with developmental disabilities.

• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
• Evaluated patient conditions, histories and goals.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.