Highly skilled in Rehab department management with forty years in the rehabilitation area with strong background in outpatient and inpatient's occupational therapy and SLP management. Excellent standard of competence and current knowledge relevant to the practice.
Resourceful professional in healthcare management known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and quality service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Ergonomic Program:
Memorial Hermann System Projects/Activities:
Fluent in Spanish
· Identified a start-up opportunity, developed and implemented educational training about "Rehab Program during Hemo-dialisys treatment", "Fall Prevention in Elderly patients with Lower Extremities amputations", for the Senior community with the LTAC Select Hospital.
· Became highly skilled and specialized in physical and occupational therapy intervention of the burned patient.
· Provided initial evaluation in patients with different pathologies to enhance functional performance.
· Developed individualized intervention plans for each patient based on their needs and goals.
· Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.
· Educated families about therapeutic activities that can be done at home to help improve the patient's functioning
· Provided rehab intervention in outpatient and home health, focusing on functional improvement, compensatory strategies and education.
· Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
· Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.
· Oversaw daily operations of the department, including scheduling appointments and managing supplies inventory.
· Provided guidance and mentorship for newly hired rehab staff members.
· Participated in community outreach activities such as health fairs and seminars.
· Promoted evidence-based practice initiatives through research projects or pilot studies.
· Utilized data analytics tools to track key performance indicators related to rehab services delivery.
· Evaluated current practices against industry best practices to identify improvement opportunities.
· Organized staff meetings and provided feedback on performance.
· Conducted regular evaluations of all therapy programs, ensuring quality standards were met.
· Coordinated with multiple departments throughout the hospital or clinic to ensure effective communication between staff members.
· Created monthly reports on productivity, staffing levels, and service utilization.
· Identified potential areas for improvement in existing policies and procedures related to rehab services delivery.
· Ensured compliance with all state regulations for rehab services delivered within the facility.
· Organized and carried out continual education and development of staff.
· Assessed clinical documentation to monitor health data management and care plan coding.
· Interviewed, hired, and trained employees in various roles.
· Orchestrated adequate staffing and scheduling patterns to deliver cost-effective and quality care.