Kimberly Taylor OT/L, CEAS, COS-C
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Problem-solving Clinical Director with 30 years of experience and demonstrated skill for program growth and financial management. Qualified to manage healthcare regulations, develop creative patient care programming and motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic Managing Clinician with a successful track record in optimizing interdisciplinary team careplanning, finding creative solutions to administrative issues, and motivating staff to achieve more, clinically and professionally, to elicit positive patient outcomes
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Visiting And Rehab And Nursing Services
04.2018 - Current
- Management of resources and development of policies and protocol resulting in quality of care, employee satisfaction and optimal revenue production
- Liaised with healthcare professionals, state waiver coordinators and community health services resulting in 370% program expansion over 5 years.
- Spearheaded and developed state waiver purchasing program which has grown over 5 years to become an independent business entity. This program provides quality equipment procurement, to ensure our clients functional success in the community and produces a significant revenue stream for the company.
- Clinical Team procurement, development and training focused on implementation of quality case management and service interventions to ensure optimal wholistic clinical and functional outcomes
- Facilitation of multi disciplinary care planning, working with patients, referral services, care providers, state waiver coordinators, and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Directed accreditation efforts, resulting in successful audits and continued compliance with regulatory standards.
Director of Rehabilitation Services/Occupational Therapist
4 Rehabilitation Companies
06.2006 - 04.2018
- Over 12 years employed in these roles for Rehabcare, Genesis, People First and Synergy Rehab.
- Provided clinical Occupational Therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facilities,
- Staff hiring, training, mentoring and program development for geriatric population
- Implementation of dementia management programming focused on sensory assessment, environmental modification of environment and intervention by caregivers to elicit decreased behavioral responses to ensure optimal functional outcomes.
- Facilitation of program compliance related to survey and licensure.
- Financial management of clinician resources, scheduling, purchasing and revenue contribution through clinical programming and coordination of services.
Regional Clinical Manager
HealthPRO Management
10.1998 - 06.2006
- Improved regional clinical operations of rehabilitation programs in 15 Skilled Nursing Facilities by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Procurement of management staff to ensure progressive growth of rehab programs both financially and optimal clinical and functional outcomes.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize clinic workflows, ensure quality documentation and efficiently gather outcome data.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, process manuals and supervised hands-on sessions with both rehabilitation managers and clinical staff to ensure optimal financial and clinical services management for best practices in clinical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State College (University)
Worcester, MA05.1993
Skills
- Policy and process development to ensure efficient quality care
- Staff retention through optimization of strengths and training to support areas of clinical/professional growth needs
- Effective verbal and written communication to support staff and value client/caregiver concerns with positive outcomes
- Clinically diverse background in adult populations integrating both cognitive, physical and social intervention techniques with specialized training in manual techniques and cognitive behavioral interventions
Certification
CEAS: Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
COS-C: Certified OASIS Specialist- Clinical
Certified Biosynchronistics Specialist
Reiki Master 2
Certified in Kinesiotaping, Cupping, IASTMT, Myofascial Release
Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist
Timeline
Clinical Director
Visiting And Rehab And Nursing Services
04.2018 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services/Occupational Therapist
4 Rehabilitation Companies
06.2006 - 04.2018
Regional Clinical Manager
HealthPRO Management
10.1998 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State College (University)
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