Denise G. Powell
Belmont,NC
Summary
Dynamic healthcare rehabilitation professional adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes. Expertise in regulatory compliance, program development, and financial oversight, driving efficiency improvements and enhancing patient care. Significant experience in mentoring staff and implementing quality assurance initiatives across various facilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation - Cardinal Healthcare & Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
02.2020 - Current
- Direct and coach a multidisciplinary team of 8+ PT, OT, and ST therapists, providing strategic leadership to drive clinical and operational outcomes.
- Managed program development, financial performance (budgeting, RUG/PDPM), and optimized revenue cycle, achieving 85% operational efficiency.
- Led clinical excellence initiatives through evidence-based programs, quality assurance initiatives, and performance improvement projects utilizing team-driven Excel documents.
Director of Rehabilitation - The Salisbury Center
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed daily rehab operations, staff, and compliance for larger-scale facility, ensuring high standards of care.
- Streamlined reimbursement practices and collaborated with IDT teams to enhance patient outcomes with 100% case mix.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to enhance clinical and financial metrics, achieving top 10% performance ranking.
Director of Rehabilitation - Saturn Nursing & Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Led interdisciplinary rehab team of 10, enhancing program development and compliance to improve care delivery and maintain survey readiness in high-volume facility.
- Delivered staff training and collaborated clinically and in marketing to achieve 90% success in census growth.
- Oversaw rehabilitation programs aligning with patient care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery strategies and treatment plans.
- Managed staff training initiatives to improve clinical skills and promote best practices.
Regional Director of Rehabilitation
Choice Health Services Management
, NC/SC
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed team of 16 rehab directors, strengthened leadership pipelines, ensured financial accountability through budget/LOS reviews, and executed census-building strategies that increased occupancy rates across facilities.
- Led compliance training, conducted QI reviews, developed policies, and coordinated technology rollouts for 16 facilities across North and South Carolina, ensuring consistency and regulatory readiness.
- Directed regional operations for healthcare service delivery and quality improvement.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Director of Rehabilitation - Britthaven of Charlotte
Kindred Healthcare / People First Rehab
Charlotte, NC
01.1999 - 12.2011
- Implemented clinical programs that improved patient outcomes, satisfaction, and discharge efficiency, achieving success rates of 90% - 100%.
- Directed budget planning, staffing strategies, compliance training, and risk management initiatives to maintain operational excellence.
- Managed largest facility, supervising 17 full-time therapists and PRN staff to ensure optimal patient care and service delivery.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Prism Rehab, White Oak Manor, and Sava/Brian Centers
Charlotte & Hamlet, NC
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided direct patient care, documented progress to inform treatment plans, and facilitated interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance independence.
- Implemented therapy plans under supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Stanley Community College
Albemarle, NC01-1997
Certificate - Business/Secretarial Science
King's College
Charlotte, NCCoursework - Business Administration
Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College
Chesterfield, SCHigh School Diploma -
Central High School
Pageland, SCSkills
- Regulatory Compliance
- PDPM/RUG Utilization
- Program management
- Program development
- QA/Performance Improvement
- Outcome management
- Revenue cycle optimization
- Census strategies
- Financial oversight
- Financial accountability
- Budget planning
- Staff training
- Staff mentorship
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Quality initiatives
- Effective communication
- Leadership training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation - Cardinal Healthcare & Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
02.2020 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation - The Salisbury Center
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
09.2015 - 01.2020
Director of Rehabilitation - Saturn Nursing & Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation / Powerback Rehab
01.2012 - 12.2013
Regional Director of Rehabilitation
Choice Health Services Management
01.2011 - 12.2013
Director of Rehabilitation - Britthaven of Charlotte
Kindred Healthcare / People First Rehab
01.1999 - 12.2011
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Prism Rehab, White Oak Manor, and Sava/Brian Centers
01.1997 - 12.1999
Associate of Applied Science -
Stanley Community College
Certificate - Business/Secretarial Science
King's College
Coursework - Business Administration
Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College
High School Diploma -
Central High School