Kari Davis
East Windsor
Summary
Dynamic rehabilitation leader with a proven track record at Powerback Rehab, excelling in performance optimization and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Skilled in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative program development and comprehensive clinical assessments. Known for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring staff, ensuring high standards of care and improved patient independence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitaion
Powerback Rehab
09.2013 - Current
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing proper use of equipment, maintaining cleanliness standards, and conducting regular safety audits.
- Increased staff retention through effective training, mentorship, and performance evaluation systems.
- Contributed to the success of multidisciplinary team meetings by facilitating open communication between providers about patient progress and care plan adjustments.
- Established interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care plans and maximize functional gains.
- Led continuous quality improvement initiatives resulting in improved facility performance metrics.
- Optimized workflow efficiencies through strategic scheduling, reducing wait times for therapy sessions.
Director of Rehabilitation
Aegis Therapies
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical decision-making and improve treatment outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
Occupational Therapist
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
06.2000 - 02.2012
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Therapists Unlimited
02.1998 - 06.2000
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehab Services
03.1997 - 10.1998
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
Biddeford, ME12-1996
Skills
- Comprehensive Clinical Skills
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
- Performance Assessment
- Performance Optimization
2024 Regional Outstanding Director of Rehab
Recognized by Powerback senior leadership for overall excellence in clinical team management, clinical development, customer service and business management.
2021 Regional Business Excellence Award
Recognized by Powerback regional leadership for building the customer relationship, leading an exceptional clinical services team, and successfully managing financial objectives.
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitaion
Powerback Rehab
09.2013 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation
Aegis Therapies
03.2012 - 09.2013
Occupational Therapist
Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2005 - 02.2012
Occupational Therapist
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
06.2000 - 02.2012
Occupational Therapist
Therapists Unlimited
02.1998 - 06.2000
Occupational Therapist
Genesis Rehab Services
03.1997 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
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