Jennifer Gerhardt
Butler,OH
Summary
Proactive leader with strengths in communication and patient outcomes. Multi-faceted, results- driven and intuitive with comprehensive experience in therapy program development, rehabilitative service management and staff supervision. Occupational Therapy Assistant with background as OT Assistant inpatient and outpatient setting and home health. Experienced with geriatric population, pediatrics and patients with dementia. Knowledge of the entire reimbursement and revenue cycle process, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Patient and kind with passion for helping patients working towards their highest level of function. Known for strong time management and taking on additional work as needed to promote a team atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Total Care Therapy
2022.09 - Current
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assist patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Help improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Teach weekly exercise classes to ALF
- Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Director of Rehabilitation Services/ COTA/L
Trinity Rehab Services
2014.09 - 2022.09
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Scheduling, billing and maintaining productivity
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Central State College
Mansfield, Ohio05.2014
Skills
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Home Health and SNF experience
- Proficient with Casamba, WellSky, Cresendo, WebPT and Sync
- Multifaceted
- Organized and timely
- Team player
- Outcome driven and patient oriented
- Splinting experience
- Wheelchair repairs/ well versed
- Schedule Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Care
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Total Care Therapy
2022.09 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services/ COTA/L
Trinity Rehab Services
2014.09 - 2022.09
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Central State College
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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