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Deidre Robbins

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Practiced 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 Alabama license and 35 years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in long-term care 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

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Rehabilitation

Arabella Health and Wellness
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
  • Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled 20 department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
  • Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
  • Established interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care plans and maximize functional gains.
  • Contributed to the success of multidisciplinary team meetings by facilitating open communication between providers about patient progress and care plan adjustments.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical decision-making and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of 40 residents on caseloads.

Director of Rehabilitation

Montgomery Health & Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
  • Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled 20 department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
  • Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.

Director of Rehabilitation

Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of 40 residents on caseloads.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to increase community awareness of available rehabilitation services, driving business growth.
  • Optimized workflow efficiencies through strategic scheduling, reducing wait times for therapy sessions.

Rehab Program Manager

Sava Senior Care
11.2013 - 03.2020
  • Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
  • Evaluated and screened approximately 5-10 patients per day to determine needs and provide necessary support.
  • Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
  • Monitored patient care, human resources, and implementation of facility policies and procedures.

Assistant Rehab Program Manager

Sava Senior Care
03.2008 - 02.2020
  • Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
  • Tracked staff licensure requirements to achieve 100% compliance with regulations.
  • Completed random chart audits and reported results to Rehab Program Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05.2006

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
1988

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Therapeutic Techniques
  • Outcome Measurement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Task Prioritization
  • Training and mentoring

cooking

Enjoy creating new dishes and cooking good old soul food.

Timeline

Director of Rehabilitation

Arabella Health and Wellness
08.2023 - Current

Director of Rehabilitation

Montgomery Health & Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 08.2023

Director of Rehabilitation

Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 04.2021

Rehab Program Manager

Sava Senior Care
11.2013 - 03.2020

Assistant Rehab Program Manager

Sava Senior Care
03.2008 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Alabama State University

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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