Elizabeth Barr
Warwick,RI
Summary
Accomplished Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager with a proven track record , adept in clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Spearheaded development of innovative programs, enhancing patient care and recovery protocols. Excelled in staff development and crisis management, significantly improving clinic operations and patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
Hope Health
Lincoln, RI /Attleboro, MA
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the agency by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and coaching strategies
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Successfully managed agency operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Oversaw overall operation of therapy and nursing services and patient care.
- maintained day to day function of Home care division
- spear headed development interdisciplinary program for post op vascular program in collaboration with Brown surgical and lifespan to enhance recovery protocols and patient care for vascular patients.
- designed and implemented a fall prevention program and an interdisciplinary program for CHF patients
- collaboration with lifespan Cardiovascular Institute to manage cardiac program and monitor cardiac program
- collaboration with coastal medical and lifespan cancer institute to provide skilled homecare services to their patients
- facilitated and participated in QAPI programs to address improvement in hospitalization rate and star rating with improvement in star rating
- passionate about palliative and Hospice care with focus on seamlessly transitioning patients to appropriate service lines, ensuring comprehensive , compassionate care.
- continuously provided education and training for staff on palliative care principles
- Oasis E certification - coached staff on oasis scoring to ensure accuracy
- documentation review to ensure in complacence with medicare guidelines
Occupational Therapist
Hope Health
Lincoln
11.2012 - 04.2022
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- 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.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- LSVT certification
Occupational Therapist
Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PA
Providence, RI
07.2009 - 11.2012
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
Occupational Therapist
Amedysis
Providence, RI
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provided skilled OT to homecare clients
- Learned vestibular treatment and assessment
- Performed balance for life program
Occupational Therapist
Kent Hospital Acute Rehab
Warwick
2000 - 2007
- provided intensive skilled Occupational therapy to acute rehab patients including involved CVA's, SCI, Total joints, MVAs
- FIM certification
- discharge planning
- part of development of MS program including aquatic program
- ran group programs for patients
- assisted in acute care
- filled in for clinical liaison for acute rehab when needed
Occupational Therapist
Southern New England Rehabilitation
Providence, RI
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Provided intensive acute rehab
- Fabricated splints
- Tone management
- Visual perceptual retraining
- Focus on multiple sclerosis rehab techniques
- Use of NDT approach
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State University
Worcesterr, MA03.1998
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
Oasis E certification
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Hope Health
04.2022 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapist
Hope Health
11.2012 - 04.2022
Occupational Therapist
Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PA
07.2009 - 11.2012
Occupational Therapist
Amedysis
01.2006 - 06.2009
Occupational Therapist
Southern New England Rehabilitation
03.1998 - 06.2000
Occupational Therapist
Kent Hospital Acute Rehab
2000 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State University