JACLYNN BRUCE, PT, DPT, MBA
Charleston,SC
Summary
Seasoned Home Health Care Coordinator and Physical Therapist with a robust background in case management and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Complementary quality assurance, research, and data analysis experience in the Chemistry field to include academia breast cancer research (MUSC), quality control in a healthcare cGMP facility (GE Healthcare), environmental testing, and pharmaceutical research and development (Abbott Laboratories and PPD, Inc). Most recently excelled at enhancing utilization management and leading clinical teams to improve patient outcomes. Expert in evidence-based practices and discharge planning, demonstrating a significant impact on healthcare delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Coordinator
Optum Home & Community Care
Charleston, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Utilization management for home health agencies in designated regions using clinical expertise, evidence-based practices, and CMS Chapter 7 criteria.
- Collaborate intra- and interprofessionally with team members related to specific cases, stretch assignments, presentations, time studies, and Medical Director reviews.
- Completion of the First Level Leader Program.
- Clinical Team Lead Role for Q2–Q3, 2024.
Physical Therapist
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and assessed various patient populations in the acute care setting, while implementing appropriate discharge planning recommendations and DME needs.
- Completed chart reviews to ensure patient appropriateness for services, and proper resource utilization.
- Interdisciplinary teamwork with occupational therapists, nurses, and speech therapists for co-treatments and optimization of patient safety.
Adjunct Instructor
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Instructed myofascial release to DPT students participating in the massage portion of the Therapeutic Exercise course through the MUSC DPT program.
- Lab assistant throughout the remainder of the course, assisting with manual techniques, concept comprehension, and clinical application of soft tissue mobilization techniques.
Physical Therapist
Roper Home Health
Charleston, SC
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and implemented evidence-based plans of care as a Case Manager for various patient populations, including, but not limited to, post-operative care, CHF, COPD, CVA, deconditioning secondary to prolonged hospitalization, neurological disorders, and balance disorders.
- Daily interdisciplinary collaboration with OT, SLP, RN, MSW, CNA, Patient Care Coordinators, and the Scheduling department.
- Frequent communication with physicians' offices regarding the patient plan of care, orders, and patient status updates.
- Discharge planning, time management, scheduling autonomy, and thorough chart reviews.
- Clinical Instructor for DPT students, preceptor for new home health hires, and member of the Peer Interview Hiring Team.
Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
Charleston, SC
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Evaluated and implemented evidence-based plans of care as a Case Manager for the geriatric population with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions, with an emphasis on improving strength, balance, and functional mobility for improved quality of life through in-home outpatient rehabilitation-based practice.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Capella University
11.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2018
Massage Therapy Diploma -
Miller-Motte Technical College
Wilmington, NC06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2007
Skills
- Case management
- Discharge Planning
- Change Management
- Data Analysis
- Evidence-Based
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Documentation Review
- QC Chemist
- Quality Assurance
- CGMP regulations
- Research and Development
- Analytical
- Quality Improvement
- Utilization Management
- CMS Chapter 7 & OASIS
- Clinical Team Lead
- Insurance practices
- HIPAA compliance
- Process improvements
- Needs assessment
Certification
- Physical Therapist, South Carolina, 9124
- NCBTMB Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 595795-10
- Licensed Massage Therapist, South Carolina, 8572
Publications
- Connexin 43, breast cancer tumor suppressor: Missed connections?, Grek, C. L., Rhett, J. M., Bruce, J. S., Ghatnekar, G. S., Yeh, E. S., Cancer letters, 374, 1, 117-126, 2016
- Targeting connexin 43 with α-connexin carboxyl-terminal (ACT1) peptide enhances the activity of the targeted inhibitors, tamoxifen and lapatinib, in breast cancer: clinical implication for ACT1., Grek, C. L., Rhett, J. M., Bruce, J. S., Abt, M. A., Ghatnekar, G. S., Yeh, E. S., BMC cancer, 15, 1, 1, 2015
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Home Health Care Coordinator
Optum Home & Community Care
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Roper Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Adjunct Instructor
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2019 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Roper Home Health
11.2018 - 08.2021
Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
06.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Capella University
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Medical University of South Carolina
Massage Therapy Diploma -
Miller-Motte Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of North Carolina Wilmington