Diane Cogdeill

• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Established strong relationships with referring physicians to ensure seamless coordination of care for shared patients.
• Organized continuing education opportunities for staff members, enhancing skillsets and promoting professional growth within the team.
• Hosted in-service presentations on relevant topics to educate colleagues about current trends in occupational therapy practice.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and encouraging teamwork among staff members.
• Improved staff efficiency through regular performance evaluations, feedback, and targeted training initiatives.
• Managed daily operations of the occupational therapy department, including scheduling, billing, and inventory control tasks.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients with various diagnoses.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of progress notes and reports.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining updated knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

I was a burn therapist for 25 years at Akron Children's prior to becoming a Occupational Therapy Supervisor. I worked with adults and children who sustain burn injuries.

• Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
• Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
• Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and their families
• Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to patient care, optimizing overall outcomes.