KIMBERLEY COX YAHNKE OTR/L
Omaha,NE
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 10 years of patient care experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in daily operations, communication, compliance education, team development, leadership, and process analysis. Proven track record as a Healthcare Administrator, providing top-tier healthcare services, managing admissions and discharges, and implementing strategic healthcare management practices. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Pace Immanuel Pathways
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Provided education, coordination, and training of home modifications and durable medical equipment to maintain aging in space.
Director of Rehabilitation
Azria Health Longview
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Manage the daily operations of a therapy rehab team through scheduling, payroll, monitoring patient assessments, and measurable data for insurance reimbursement.
- Implementation of research-backed care interventions in a team-oriented environment of open communication and mutual respect.
- Responsible for ensuring the highest level of patient care and quality service from initial evaluation to discharge planning through patient progress and interdisciplinary corroboration.
Occupational Therapist
Azria Health Longview
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborates with inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental team to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal measurable patient care
- Evaluated, treated, and educated on a wide range of medical conditions.
Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab Longview
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assists with management of complex patients/caregiver situations by providing personalized education and training to ensure caregiver carryover and safe medical discharge planning
- Provide mentorship and education to occupational therapy students with the highest level of ethics and research
- Responsible for monitoring changes in state regulations and policies.
Director of Rehabilitation
Infinity Rehab Longview
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Improve patient outcomes by overseeing and directing physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists to ensure all team members meet rehab targets for optimal patient care
- Performs quality assurance monitoring through documentation reviews to ensure compliance with company's clinical documentation standards
- Responsible for overseeing daily operations and monthly budget for department.
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
08.2014 - 08.2015
Education
Low Vision Graduate Certification for Occupational Therapy -
University of Alabama Birmingham
Omaha, NE06.2019
Masters in Occupational Therapy -
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2014
Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitative Therapy -
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2013
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Team Development
- Time-management
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Program Development
- Staff Training
- Decision Making
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Iowa
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Nebraska
Teaching Experience
Class Lecture, Methodist College, 2021
Methodist College, Omaha, NE
Course: Low Vision and Occupational Therapy.
(2019)Collaboration with Occupational therapy students to develop outpatient marketing for LSVT-BIG to target individuals with Parkinson's.
Additional Information
Cox, Kimberley. (2013, December 13). What a sight: Why occupational therapists should be in every low vision practice. Retrieved from http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/ Features/Articles/What-a-Sight.aspx
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Pace Immanuel Pathways
02.2024 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation
Azria Health Longview
11.2021 - 02.2024
Occupational Therapist
Azria Health Longview
04.2021 - 11.2021
Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab Longview
06.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Rehabilitation
Infinity Rehab Longview
08.2015 - 07.2019
Occupational Therapist
Aegis Therapies
08.2014 - 08.2015
Low Vision Graduate Certification for Occupational Therapy -
University of Alabama Birmingham
Masters in Occupational Therapy -
College of Saint Mary
Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitative Therapy -
College of Saint Mary
Bachelors of Science in Biology -
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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