JESSICA HARTMAN
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Innovative and quality driven Occupational Therapist highly proficient in analytical reasoning with intrinsic ability to align complex medical patients with the appropriate level of care. Passionate and results driven health professional with expert knowledge of the rehabilitation continuum. Practiced expert in developing client centered treatment plans and providing evidence based and clinically relevant interventions to optimize progress toward functional goal attainment. Known for high level of emotional intelligence and exceeding client expectations while simultaneously providing direct intervention to promote safety, enhance wellness, and facilitate function.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT EDUCATION CONSULTANT
Tactile Medical
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Provided education on the treatment of lymphedema to patients in their homes while also providing training on the proper use of and the fit of their pneumatic compression device.
- Trained patients on use of their pneumatic compression pump effectively with a low percentage of pt requiring retrainings
- Effective member of a high performing team that consistently leads the company in the number of patient interactions monthly, patient survey scores, and demonstrations completed.
- Delivered customer service reflected in annual patient survey scores averaging 4 out of 5.
- Proven ability to close sales, winning internal sales contests in quarters 3 and 4 of 2024
- Effectively uses salesforce to document interaction with patients, colleagues, and manage schedules.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Genesis Powerback
Lutherville, MD
08.2013 - 08.2020
- Completed comprehensive screenings, evaluations and provided clinical Occupational Therapy treatment to complex patient caseload consisting of multi-trauma, surgical, oncology, and critical care adult and geriatric patients in sub-acute rehabilitation to home setting.
- Championed patient rehabilitation from admission through discharge, enhancing treatment planning and care coordination
- Effectively progressed patients through a rehabilitation continuum while maintaining a high level of engagement using innovative and evidence-based treatments
- Established comprehensive care plans and objectives based on outcome measures and patient goals, ensuring targeted interventions
- Effectively progressed patients through a rehabilitation continuum while maintaining a high level of engagement using innovative and evidence-based treatments
- Provided extensive education to patients and family members to ensure safe discharge
- Supervised and mentored new graduate therapists and new employees to allow for clinical efficiency and optimal patient care
- Negotiated discharge barriers through collaboration with multi-disciplinary team and family, facilitating smoother transitions to home care
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Med Travelers
Baltimore, MD
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered high-quality occupational therapy services to diverse patient populations across various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient clinics.
- Provided comprehensive treatment to improve ROM, strength, functional mobility, and coordination for medically complex patients
- Implemented evidence-based rehabilitation programs to optimize client independence and facilitate safe discharge
- Developed individualized patient care plans, family training programs, and home exercise programs to meet patient goals
- Ensured compliance with quality of care standards through exceptional patient care.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MS)
Townson University
BACHELOR OF ART - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Skills
- Client Centered Care
- Evidence Based Practice
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Rehabilitation Criteria
- Adaptive Equipment & Durable Medical Equipment
- Evaluation & Productivity
- Data Analysis
- Mentoring & Training
- Caregiver training
- Verbal communication
- Time Management
- Critical thinking
- Task Analysis
- Patient Advocacy
- Positive attitude
Certification
- MARYLAND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSE | 06230 | 06/2028
- NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | 3/31/28
Accomplishments
- Spear-Headed a power wheelchair driving school resulting in decreased injury to patients and staff
- Fostered collaborative relationship with prosthetics company resulting in increased referrals and increased revenue in the PPS/RUG environment
- Provided high quality, patient centered and evidence based clinical treatment to address patient's goals through innovative and collaborative treatment approach
- Increased efficiency during Covid crisis by implementing strategic medical supply pipelines to ensure productivity standards were met or exceeded, and safety standards were maintained
Volunteer Experience
- FLUID MOVEMENT, 2010, 2018
- PETS ON WHEELS, 2011, 2013
- CREATIVE ALLIANCE HALLOWEEN LANTERN PARADE, 2009, 2013
- AMERICAN VISION ARTS MUSEUM KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE, 2009, 2012
- MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION, 2008, 2010
- UP WITH PEOPLE, 2000
Personal Information
Title: Occupational Therapist
Timeline
PATIENT EDUCATION CONSULTANT
Tactile Medical
08.2021 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Genesis Powerback
08.2013 - 08.2020
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Med Travelers
07.2012 - 08.2013
MASTER OF SCIENCE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MS)
Townson University
BACHELOR OF ART - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University