Heather M. Wilson OTR/L

• Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and function.
• Assessed patient needs to create tailored therapy plans that address individual goals.
• Applied adaptive equipment to improve patients' daily living activities and foster independence.
• Instructed patients and families on treatment processes and home care techniques to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care strategies.

• Co-Founded and scaled a licensed Solar EPC, overseeing operations, compliance and financial performance.
• Directed ent-to-end project management, workflows, scheduling and quality control in residential and B2B projects.
• Negotiated and maintained partnerships with top distributors, lenders, and EPC providers to enhance collaboration.
• Developed sales strategies for residential and B2B clients, contributing to 5-star performance and high client retention.

(Leadership and operational experience that enhances clinical decision-making, communication, and accountability)

• Relationship building/Marketing to Physicians, Case Managers in my territory for LTACH and IRF settings.
• Evaluation of potential patients to assess their functional performance and discuss with the teams for approval and appropriate level of care.
• Detailed review of medical records, therapy notes, and on site meetings with clients, case managers, and therapy teams for each assessed patient.
• Compliance with CMS-13 Guidelines to ensure patients for IRF settings are appropriate, along with identifying insurance and approval processes
• Coordination of the discharge process to include d/c orders, scheduling transport, admission orders and approval and patient/family education.
• Developed relationships with community organizations for resource sharing.

• Provided Occupational Therapy services across IRF, LTACH, OP and home evaluations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning and return home.
• Patient advocation through individualized treatment, education and hands on family training.
• Served as Stroke Program Chair (DSC) 2013-2017, leading program development, audits, data interpretation, staff education and re-certification processes.
• Utilized EMR and EPAC Systems
• Community outreach programs

• Primary Occupational Therapist on side for Residents and Skilled Nursing Patients.
• Specialized in Dementia and Memory care populations.
• Conducted Evaluations and treatments aligned with an individualized plan of care.
• Built strong rapport with patients and family to promote continuity of care and functional outcomes.