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Gary Hill

Chandler,AZ

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Liaison

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Act as a coordinator between internal and external referral sources, and the acute inpatient rehabilitation operations
  • Responsible for establishing relationships with case coordinators, case managers, physicians, payors, and other referral sources
  • Ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with both hospital case coordination and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Medical Director
  • Work closely with hospital case coordinators and the acute inpatient rehabilitation admissions team to ensure a responsive and smooth flowing referral and admission process.

Respiratory Therapist

Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.

Case Management

Banner
Mesa, AZ
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Processed and facilitated the timely discharge/transfer of clients from hospital care to identified postacute setting
  • Notifies care coordination team member(s) if patient or caregiver demonstrate or verbalize any inability/concern to be able to manage their post-acute plan or responsibilities
  • Facilitated/ implemented the care plan with proposed interventions in collaboration with healthcare team
  • Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to implement, manage and communicate the transition of care arrangements
  • Participated in performance improvement projects, Banner initiatives and performs data collection for measurement of projects as assigned
  • Documented all interventions in the patient medical record both timely and accurately including all elements of the discharge plan
  • Performed transfer of accurate, pertinent patient information between all appropriate entities of the post-acute care continuum
  • Assisted and supported patients and families in making appropriate arrangements for the post- acute plan
  • Performed follow-up calls to patients and providers as indicated and report any concerns to leadership
  • Served as an intermediary when providing community resources to patients, caregiver, and families
  • Discussed with patient, caregiver, and/or family maintaining clear communication regarding anticipated discharge date and potential care settings
  • Maintained knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with transition of care planning and choices
  • Determined how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and implements the discharge plan under the delegated authority of a provider, licensed MSW, registered nurse or other licensed healthcare professionals
  • Conferred with supervisor/manager on any unusual situations and communicated plans and activities for patient discharge across the care continuum
  • Internal customers: Post-acute services team members and all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of assigned facility interdisciplinary health care team
  • External customers: home health agencies, nursing homes, insurance providers, group homes, assisted living facilities, hospice, longterm acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, volunteer agencies, county/governmental agencies and medical supply companies and others as required.

Respiratory Therapist

Banner University/Banner Desert Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
12.2014 - 10.2020
  • Perform all modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
  • Functions as equipment operations subject matter expert, applies and manages mechanical ventilators, assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
  • Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
  • Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes.

CEO

King Landscaping
Landover, MD
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Built a full-scale sales operation from the ground up; duties include establishing database systems, recruitment of territory senior sales managers and developing sales and marketing strategies
  • Implemented fully developed infrastructure within 30 days of approved licenses
  • Recuperated investor funds within 90 days of grand opening with an increase in sales over 50% beyond projected quarterly goals
  • Created a mobile and online appointment system to improve the capabilities with multiple functionality to include system updates within minutes
  • Created sales training material to focus on a customer centered approach with an emphasis on needs analysis
  • Implemented effective business strategies to increase clientele by 80% within 90 days of grand opening
  • Headed procurement, planning, order fulfillment, transportation and vendor control activities
  • Managed repair and upgrade of all equipment eliminating extensive maintenance budget
  • Closed over 100 deals in 90 days.

Financial Aid Counselor (Military Specialist)

South University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Functioned as enrollment specialist for financial aid matters
  • Developed, negotiated and finalized student financial plans consistent with financial planning policies and procedures and with Federal/State regulations for awarding aid
  • Led the staff as it relates to students/parents with the completion of the FAFSA
  • Responsible for high volume FAFSA electronic input, and audits resulting ISIR with zero discrepancies
  • Assigned the appropriate budget to a student and packaged the student (award their aid) as well as ensured that aid was paid to students' accounts in a timely manner
  • Superior performer responsible for counseling students on all acceptances and other matters related directly to the student financial plan
  • Functioned as financial advisor for students in need of additional resources.

Maintainer

United States Army
El Paso, TX
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Army's air defense team responsible for placing Patriots launching system in the field, supply launching station with Patriot missiles, operated specific Patriot launching electronics and performed preventive maintenance on launching systems
  • Supervised contractors based upon manning requirements
  • Maintained records as required by filling and securing documentation and completing 100% historical data for each piece of equipment
  • Zero incidents during career
  • Functioned as lead trainer based upon superior performance
  • Reviewed technical manuals for maintenance and repair work, useful in quality assurance and quality checks
  • Completed multiple exercise resulting in zero discrepancies
  • Operates a 10-ton crane, perform empanelment, march order, and services on the RADAR set, the Engagement Control Station, Guided Missile Transporter, Launch Station and Guided Missile Center
  • Emplaced and march order the Battalion Tactical Operations Center.

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy -

Pima Medical Institute
01.2014

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Computer Skills
  • ICU Experience
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Hospital Experience

Certification

  • RRT
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification

Timeline

Clinical Liaison

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023

Case Management

Banner
03.2019 - 10.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Banner University/Banner Desert Medical Center
12.2014 - 10.2020

CEO

King Landscaping
10.2011 - 04.2013

Financial Aid Counselor (Military Specialist)

South University
01.2010 - 12.2011

Maintainer

United States Army
01.2000 - 12.2003

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy -

Pima Medical Institute
  • RRT
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification

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