Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards
Volunteer Experience
References
Licensure Certification
Professional Development
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Elizabeth Joy Danaher

Waltham,MA

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, excelling in admissions management and patient assessment. Proven track record in optimizing patient flow and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to collaborative teamwork drive successful outcomes in complex care environments. Passionate about improving patient transitions and care quality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Liaison Team Leader

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
Cambridge, MA
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated MGB and non-MGB referrals for IRF and LTAC levels of care.
  • Managed admissions for 19-bed ARU, ensuring optimal patient flow.
  • Reviewed non-MGB LTAC referrals to determine appropriate levels of care.
  • Assumed Admissions Director responsibilities during periods of absence.
  • Facilitated financial clearance for all referrals with SHC fiscal department.
  • Supervised five admissions liaisons to enhance operational efficiency.

Admissions Liaison

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
Cambridge, MA
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assessed over 30 MGB and non-MGB referrals for LTAC level of care for 120-bed facility.
  • Managed medical and fiscal clearance processes for referral admissions.
  • Served as secondary bed manager, optimizing patient placement and resource utilization.

Physical Therapist, Acute Care

Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH)
Newton, MA
10.2023 - 01.2024

Physical Therapist, LTAC

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
Cambridge, MA
04.2016 - 01.2024

Physical Therapist, IRF

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
Salem, NH
09.2015 - 04.2016

Education

DPT -

University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Lowell, MA
01.2015

MBA - Johnson Graduate School of Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
01.2002

Skills

  • Admissions management
  • Patient assessment and care
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Healthcare admissions processes
  • Client relationship management
  • Rowing enthusiast
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Affiliations

APTA Member (Massachusetts Chapter), Neurology Section Member

Awards

  • Partners in Excellence Award (Individual), 05/18
  • Spaulding Professionals Council Leadership Award (Group), 05/21

Volunteer Experience

  • Boston Athletic Association, Boston Marathon Medical Tent Volunteer, 2021-Present

References

Available upon request

Licensure Certification

  • Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, May 2019
  • Credentialed Certified Clinical Instructor, May 2018
  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), May 2017
  • Licensed Physical Therapist - Massachusetts & New Hampshire, May 2015
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), May 2009

Professional Development

  • Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation, Richard Clendaniel, December 2023
  • Introduction to MRI of the Spine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Fall 2022
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders, Education Resources, Inc., October 2022
  • Physics of Spinal Manipulation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, September 2022
  • Neurorehabilitation 2021 Conference, Harvard Medical School, June 2021
  • Functional Neurologic Disorders, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, April 2019

Timeline

Admissions Liaison Team Leader

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
01.2025 - Current

Admissions Liaison

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
01.2024 - 01.2025

Physical Therapist, Acute Care

Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH)
10.2023 - 01.2024

Physical Therapist, LTAC

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge (SHC)
04.2016 - 01.2024

Physical Therapist, IRF

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2016

DPT -

University of Massachusetts – Lowell

MBA - Johnson Graduate School of Management

Cornell University

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