Elysia Mangold OTR/L
Westfield,NJ
Summary
Results driven and successful Regional Director of Rehabilitation with a strong clinical compliment as an Occupational Therapist. 20+ years of experience managing subacute and skilled nursing home facilities. Experienced at managing multi-site facilities including onboarding staff and transitioning rehabilitation departments to an in house model of therapy. Effective leader analyzing facility processes, systems and policies which will assure efficient, effective and compliant rehab oversight and payment performance.
Strong ability to communicate with others; excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Rehabilitation
Optima Care
, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Multi-site management experience of skilled nursing home facilities, utilizing skills in operations and analysis.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners, such as contractors or consultants.
- Well versed in Clinical Reimbursement and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in the arena of rehab relating to PT, OT, SLP.
- Analyzes clinical data related to facility performance and prepares detailed financial reports for owner's review.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive rehab policies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Effective auditor in identifying opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Works with teams to resolve issues, endorse changes, and conduct follow-ups to establish that recommendations are effectively implemented and monitored for appropriateness.
- Analyzed patient data to ensure accuracy of reimbursement information.
- Performed monthly audits for accuracy of claims submitted for payment.
- Worked successfully and managed operations with a diverse group of ACO partners to accomplish goals and address issues in multiple buildings.
- Reviewed and analyzed claim data for audit purposes. Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Facilitated weekly utilization review meetings, collected data, and acted as a liaison with billing to ensure a smooth transition of services.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Excelsior Care Group
, NJ
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversee and manage rehabilitation departments of multiple buildings with in the organization consisting of subacute, long-term and ventilator units.
- Organized and implemented a policy and procedure manual for rehab operations and best practices in conjunction with company expectations.
- Administered proper oversight of productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending ICDP meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Conducted performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Recruited, hired and trained rehab staff.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Advantage Rehabilitation for Alaris at Essex
Irvington, NJ
04.2011 - 04.2022
- Manage the rehabilitation department within a 212 bed facility consisting of subacute, long-term and ventilator units.
- Hire and supervise a team of 10-18 employees consisting PTS, OTS, SLPS and aides.
- Administer proper oversight of a the patient caseload including daily staff schedules, overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff including nursing, social services, MDS and administration to communicate regarding overall patient care and PDPM. Execute and oversee weekly utilization review meetings.
- Responsible for auditing to ensure corporate compliance.
- Conduct annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, ensuring competency of all staff members.
- Promote new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Manage and coordinate managed care and insurance benefits for residents.
- Maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws and standards.
- Assist with marketing of our facility's rehabilitation department thru community outreach and physician collaboration.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Advantage Rehabilitation for Alaris at Castle Hill
Union City, NJ
08.2003 - 04.2011
- Direct a 203-bed rehab facility with approx 16 therapists consisting of OTS, PTS, SLPS and aides in a subacute and long term setting.
- Coordinate and supervise all operations of the rehab department, overseeing daily schedules of therapists, maximizing RUG levels and optimal reimbursement under PPS.
- Responsible for hiring and training all new staff, ensuring competency and compliance with in organizational standards.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY1999
Skills
Clinical Reimbursement
Regulatory Compliance
Utilization review
Skilled in Net Health Therapy (Rehab Optima)
Point Click Care (PCC)
MDS
PDPM
Medicare Compliance
Operational Efficiency
Partnership Development
Team building
Interpersonal Skills
Quality Measures
Value Based Care
Timeline
Regional Director of Rehabilitation
Optima Care
03.2023 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Excelsior Care Group
04.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Advantage Rehabilitation for Alaris at Essex
04.2011 - 04.2022
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Advantage Rehabilitation for Alaris at Castle Hill
08.2003 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Keuka College
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