Jana Kohnert
Corona,CA
Summary
Practiced Director of Rehabilitation oversees day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for residents. Maintains current COTA license and 20+ years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in long-term care facilities. Directs clinical management of rehab facility to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical utilization to meet program standards and guidelines. Possess 10+ years in accounting and banking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L, DOR (Temp)
Madison Grove Post Acute
Redlands, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Manage 134 bed facility implementing new procedures improving overall improved quality control and patient outcomes.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
COTA/L
Reche Canyon Rehabilitation Center
Colton, CA
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided direct occupational therapy services, 10-12 Kaiser patients per day, to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards improving department's overall results.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
COTA/L
Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
Murrieta, CA
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided direct occupational therapy services, 8-12 patients per day, to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards improving department's overall results.
- Educated patients in safety during functional mobility and daily tasks to increase independence and reduce risk of muscle weakness for safety discharge home.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
COTA/L
Hemet Valley Hospital
Hemet, CA
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Provided direct occupational therapy services, 5-10 patients per day, to increase independence and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
DOR, COTA/L
Genesis HealthCare
Hemet, CA
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Manage 99 bed facility implementing new procedures improving overall improved quality control and patient outcomes.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
- Collaborated with Administrator to maintain daily operations.
COTA/L
Plum Healthcare, Oakwood Gardens
Fresno, CA
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided direct occupational therapy services part time to 3 to 4 patients as needed, to assist facility maintain busy caseloads.
- Provided patient treatment following set goals to increase independence and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility while maintaining highest productivity standards improving department's overall results.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
DOR, COTA/L, Traveling Therapist as Needed
Protocol Healthcare
Calabassas, CA
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Traveling therapist providing 13-week contracts for rehabilitation facilities in Northern and Southern, CA.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Educated patients win safety during functional mobility and daily tasks to increase independence and reduce risk of muscle weakness for safety discharge home.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
DOR, COTA/L
Orthopedic & Neurologic Rehab
Riverside, CA
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Implementing therapy into 2 facilities, educating staff in therapy procedures promoting improved job performance.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads and notified Administration of staffing constraints.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
- Collaborated with Administrator to maintain daily operations.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
COTA/L
Torrey Pines Care Center
LAS VEGAS, NV
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Provided direct occupational therapy services to patients in120+ bed facility to increase independence, safety, and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment
COTA/L
Hallmark Rehabilitation
Las Vegas, NV
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided direct occupational therapy services, 5-8 patients per day, to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards improving department's overall results.
- Educated patients in safety during functional mobility and daily tasks to increase independence and reduce risk of muscle weakness for safety discharge home.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home. - Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
COTA/L
Health South Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Provided direct occupational therapy services, 8-12 patients per day, to increase comfort and quality of life with education in safety during ADLS and functional mobility to increase independence while maintaining highest productivity standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions while improving patient's ability to meet set goals.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces improving strength and ability to perform ADLs and functional mobility safely for independence and safe discharge home.
- Educated patients in safety during functional mobility and daily tasks to increase independence and reduce risk of muscle weakness for safety discharge home.
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement.
- Implemented and modified interventions with education in using AE to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment.
Sales Representative
Dynasplint
Las Vegas, NV
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products, servicing 3-4 facilities and 4-5 home appointments per day.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery, managing over 20 calls per day.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages
- Exceeded goals for new accounts in single sales cycle.
- Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.
- Surpassed sales objectives several consecutive quarters by cultivating productive client partnerships
Education
Certificate - Medical Coding & Billing
Brighton College
Scottsdale, AZ01.2022
No Degree - BUSINESS MGMT
Kaplan College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Bz Classes - Business Mgmt
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2012
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Apollo College AKA Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ12.1998
No Degree - BUSINESS MGMT
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR12.1984
Skills
- Therapist Collaboration
- Inpatient, Outpatient, & Acute Rehabilitation
- Administrative Support
- Operational Standards
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Facility Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of more efficient RNA program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved improved ratio numbers by completing new daily procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
- Top rated sales representative for Dynasplint in Las Vegas every quarter.
Timeline
COTA/L, DOR (Temp)
Madison Grove Post Acute
12.2019 - Current
COTA/L
Reche Canyon Rehabilitation Center
12.2017 - 12.2019
COTA/L
Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
DOR, COTA/L
Genesis HealthCare
10.2015 - 04.2017
COTA/L
Hemet Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2017
COTA/L
Plum Healthcare, Oakwood Gardens
01.2013 - 10.2015
DOR, COTA/L
Orthopedic & Neurologic Rehab
03.2012 - 10.2012
DOR, COTA/L, Traveling Therapist as Needed
Protocol Healthcare
08.2011 - 12.2014
COTA/L
Torrey Pines Care Center
06.2009 - 08.2011
COTA/L
Hallmark Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 06.2009
COTA/L
Health South Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
Sales Representative
Dynasplint
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certificate - Medical Coding & Billing
Brighton College
No Degree - BUSINESS MGMT
Kaplan College - Phoenix
Bz Classes - Business Mgmt
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Apollo College AKA Carrington College
No Degree - BUSINESS MGMT
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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