Jaime Michel
Sterling,CO
Summary
Results-driven Senior Director of Rehab with extensive healthcare experience. Skilled in fostering client relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction. Focused on contributing to organizational success through relationship building and program growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Consulting Division of Infinity Rehab
Infinity Rehab
, CO
05.2026 - Current
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and ensured quality assurance practices.
- Managed budget allocations and resource distribution to optimize departmental performance.
- Collaborated with leadership to set long-term goals and strategic direction for growth.
- Mentored staff through professional development programs to enhance team performance.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for service expansion and innovation.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives for therapy department.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics for long term and short term residents.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability using SimpleLTC to maximize performance for Quality Measures.
Senior Director of Rehab | Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab
, CO
10.2017 - Current
- SDOR: 2 years: DOR: 5 years
- Collaborated with clinical teams to elevate care standards and improve patient outcomes.
- Built strategic relationships with external partners, vendors, and customers to drive collaborative initiatives.
- Created multiple presentations and spreadsheets for partners to show effective management of skilled, Med B, and Mged B residents.
- Directed 9 teams to maximize operational efficiency, generating revenue in 90% of communities.
- Mentored staff to cultivate leadership skills and enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Chosen to trial new technology solutions to enhance patient management systems through Nethealth AI platform.
Occupational Therapist
Valley View Villa
Fort Morgan, CO
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and observations to inform tailored therapy plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care continuity and treatment effectiveness.
Occupational Therapist
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER
Walnut Creek, CA
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Evaluate, develop, implement, and adapt treatment for individuals with a multitude of diagnoses within ICU, trauma, orthopedic, oncology, endocrinology, and acute rehabilitation units.
- Utilize treatment incorporating Dyna-Vision, Lite Gait, Bioness vector gait system, Neuro IFRAH, CPT Med Box, Kinesiotape, splint fabrication, and BIVABA.
- Occupational therapy fieldwork coordinator: Re-established student program after 7-year hiatus. Supervised Level II OT student.
- Team lead on rehabilitation unit.
- Designed and implemented supervised dining group on rehabilitation unit, enhancing socialization and promoting self-feeding independence.
- Served as 'FIM Champion' on rehabilitation unit, delivering in-services to therapy and nursing colleagues, optimizing FIM scores, and creating 'FIM Training videos' for staff education.
- Facilitated first on-site continuing education opportunity: 'Introduction to Neuro IFRAH', 2 day course.
- Developed and delivered professional development series for 100 RN staff on 'Safe Patient Mobilization and Handling after Neurological Incident,' including 3 lectures and 8 labs.
Occupational Therapist
CENTRE AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB
Fort Collins, CO
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided occupational therapy services on a PRN basis to support patient recovery.
Occupational Therapist
NORTHERN COLORADO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL and NORTHERN COLORADO LONG TERM ACUTE HOSPITAL
Johnstown, CO
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Utilized treatment incorporating: e-stim, ultrasound, TENS, Bioness H-200, Kinesiotape, Neuro-IFRAH handling techniques, Dyna-Vision, Lite Gait, and splint fabrication/adaptation.
- Performed visual assessments and collaborated with renowned neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Thomas Politzer.
- Interim senior co-lead therapist
- Stroke Program team member; assisted with achievement of hospital’s JCAHO Stroke Center Certification 2013.
- Participated in the implementation of the first and second 'Run F.A.S.T.' 5k and 50ft stroke survivor walk.
- Facilitated in-services to therapy staff for Kinesiotape intervention and MS treatment with consistent education and training to staff on Kinesiotape techniques.
- Implemented 'safe patient handling' training to staff members.
- Supervised several level I and level II occupational therapy students (2-3 per year).
Occupational Therapist
AMN Healthcare (Traveler)
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Chesapeake Health South: Salisbury, MD
- Sunset Manor: Brush, CO
- Renown Rehab: Reno, NV
- Genesis Rehab: Towson, MD
Occupational Therapist
UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Baltimore, MD
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Evaluated, developed, and implemented treatment for a variety of medically complex diagnoses.
- Ventilator and suctioning competent through training and experience with vent dependent patients.
- Organized and implemented daily group activities for individuals with mild – severe TBI.
- Coma Emergence Program team member utilizing sensory stimulation intervention based on JFK CEP scale.
- Fabricated upper extremity splints and serial casting (plaster and fiberglass).
- Supervised level I, II, and COTA students.
- LONG TERM ACUTE HOSPITAL
Occupational Therapist
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Baltimore, MD
11.2008 - 04.2009
- Evaluated and developed treatment strategies for critical individuals suffering from complex diagnoses.
- Adapted splints and provided wound debridement after hand surgeries.
- LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER
Education
M.S. - Occupational Therapy
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
Elizabethtown, PA08-2007
B.S. - Health and Occupation
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
Elizabethtown, PA05-2006
Certification
• H200 Bioness Hand Rehabilitation System & Treatment Certification
• NEURO-IFRAH Certification in Treatment & Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from Stroke or Brain Injury
• Colorado, Idaho, North Dakota & Oregon OT Licensure
Timeline
Director Consulting Division of Infinity Rehab
Infinity Rehab
05.2026 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Valley View Villa
02.2021 - 04.2021
Senior Director of Rehab | Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab
10.2017 - Current
Occupational Therapist
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER
07.2014 - 10.2017
Occupational Therapist
CENTRE AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB
05.2011 - 06.2014
Occupational Therapist
NORTHERN COLORADO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL and NORTHERN COLORADO LONG TERM ACUTE HOSPITAL
12.2010 - 06.2014
Occupational Therapist
AMN Healthcare (Traveler)
09.2009 - 12.2010
Occupational Therapist
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER
11.2008 - 04.2009
Occupational Therapist
UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
10.2007 - 09.2009
M.S. - Occupational Therapy
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
B.S. - Health and Occupation
ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE