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Ginger Breckenridge

Pell City,Alabama

Summary

Skilled Occupational Therapist, Assistant Director of Rehab, with 31years experience, over 20 years in long term care setting specializing in; geriatric rehabilitation, team development, establishment of effective electronic documentation program, stream lining department processes and therapy program development. Innovative Senior Therapist that is proficient in both clinical and management skills.

Dedicated therapy professional that successfully led a team to grow personnel, provide cutting edge patient care, positively impact revenue and pioneer effective new service delivery methods in skilled nursing facility setting during pandemic.

Organized, dependable professional seeking full time remote position that offers challenges utilizing creative problem solving , analytical thinking with organizational and interpersonal skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist, Asst. Director of Rehab

Talladega Healthcare Center & Rehab Select
05.2000 - Current
  • Senior role in provision of skilled clinical OT assessment, plan of care development and advanced treatment delivery including; ADL training, orthotics, adaptive equipment, functional/medical positioning, cognitive development, wheelchair management, e stim, short wave diathermy and ultra sound.
  • Developed high-performing therapy teams while establishing a culture of continuous professional improvement through regular inter & intradisciplinary communication/mentoring, developing best practice plans, hosting CE training sessions and annual performance evaluations .
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing/updating existing policies and procedures(service delivery, documentation, billing), ensuring efficient and effective compliance with regulatory requirements within therapy department/rehab unit/facility.
  • Evaluated/organized company therapy documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements, through insurance review requests and development of electronic clinical documentation program/processes
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning by providing assistance to multiple company facilities through initiating Tele Health Therapy services since COVID.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional quality service, relationship management and timely discharge planning solutions.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives with community education seminars securing key partnerships that enhanced the company''s reputation in the community and industry at large.
  • Drafted and distributed therapy reports to assist corporate & facility medical billing with critical business decisions, as well as CMS annual survey , through effective ICD diagnosis, GG/MDS coding and supportive documentation.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of therapy team members.
  • Implemented strategies and initiate programs to address patient therapy needs, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new areas of opportunity for improved quality care and professional development working closely with Physicians, MDS Coordinators, Nursing and Dietary staff.

Occupational Therapist Mgr of Clinical Operations

Nova Care, Inc
01.1996 - 06.1999
  • Managed multidisciplinary therapy departments for 4 skilled nursing facilities including over 15 therapists.
  • Team corporate role in directing regional therapy services throughout Alabama.

Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
06.1993 - 01.1996

TBI Team and general OT

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.1993

Skills

  • Advanced Assessment
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Task/Systems Analysis
  • Neurological/Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Problem Identification/ Solving
  • Innovation/Creativity
  • Goal Oriented
  • Staff education and training
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Timeline

Occupational Therapist, Asst. Director of Rehab

Talladega Healthcare Center & Rehab Select
05.2000 - Current

Occupational Therapist Mgr of Clinical Operations

Nova Care, Inc
01.1996 - 06.1999

Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
06.1993 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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Ginger Breckenridge