Katherine Rahilly

• Manage clinical metric improvement by identifying root causes, formulating action plans, executing decisive action steps to resolve issues, and prevent recurrence.
• Guide Area Rehab and Nursing Directors in clinical projects including metrics, documentation practices and clinician education.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by staying informed of CMS and State standards and providing training sessions to leaders.
• Improve staff retention by creating a supportive work environment and providing ongoing training opportunities.

• Clinical oversight of therapy services in 4 branches including specialty training and services, therapy metrics, and therapy adjustments. Certified as a Safe Strides Program Facilitator.
• Worked directly with branch leadership to develop and implement plans for performance improvement.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring clinical documentation for compliance to regulation and quality standards.
• Collaborated with the market Sales teams to provide information to referral sources regarding therapy services and programs.

• Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
• Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
• Maintained a full caseload while also serving as the primary preceptor for new clinicians, PI team member attending quarterly meetings, provided inservices to peers on quality documentation and treatment options.

• Provided contracted therapy services for the rehab department in a skilled nursing facility.
• Developed and maintained the budget for the department.
• Managed 6 therapists while perform direct patient care.
• Acquired a second contract for the company to provide pediatric physical therapy services in the Walton County School District.

• Initially performed the duties of a staff PT in a Skilled Nursing Facility with focus on patient care for orthopedic and
  neurological patients.
• Progressed to the Director of Rehab position managing the department consisting of 15 clinicians.
• Developed and implemented the budget for the department as well as staff education and quality of care measures.
• Secured a contract for the company to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy services to the Walton County School District.

Pediatric physical therapist working in the school setting. Developed and implemented treatment plans (IEPs) for severely
debilitated children with collaboration between the classroom staff and the children's parents.

• Responsible for teaching labs in the areas of pediatrics and neurology to Junior year PT students.
• Lead PT in a State run facility for children and adults. Supervised 1 PT Assistant and 1 PT Tech
• Developed and implemented treatment plans for the severely debilitated residents of the facility. Collaborated with multiple wheelchair vendors to make custom seating systems for the residents.
• Continued in the Lead PT role part time after leaving the university until June 1995.