Laurel Duffy
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Highly motivated, professional, and enthusiastic Registered Occupational Therapist with years of experience working across diverse patient populations and conditions. Skilled in conducting thorough evaluations, updating care plans and navigating complex medical histories and insurance systems. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through collaboration and teamwork. Seeking a transition to a non-clinical healthcare role to leverage expertise, passion for helping others and commitment to excellence in a new capacity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
One to One Physical Therapy & Aquatics
06.2021 - Current
- Performed daily evaluations and carried out individually designed OT treatment plans specifically designed to meet the needs of each patient
- Received daily referrals from orthopedic surgeons to assess and determine the best treatment approach per patient
- Treated a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders and referred to certified hand specialist if the need for splinting was appropriate
- Worked in a fast-paced setting with a daily patient visit of >10 per day
- Instructed the patient, family and caregivers on treatment procedures and plan of care
- Advocated for patients needs and determined medical necessity
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient experience and meet the patients’ needs
- Prepared and conducted 500+ evaluations and created a specialized treatment plan
- Supervised certified occupational therapy assistants
Certified Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Physical Therapy by Design
11.2020 - 06.2021
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2015
Skills
- Superior written, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Client-centered therapy
- Focused on consistent quality care
- Leadership skills
- Fast and adaptable learner
- Highly organized
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family and patient education
- Patient evaluations
- Documentation skills
- Intervention Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Medical necessity determination
- ICD 10
- Billing/coding
- Medical chart review
- DME
- Patient advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Activity analysis
- Professional ethics
- EMR / EHR
- Geriatric, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation
Certification
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Florida
Professional Employment Experience
Brielle Orthopedics, Freehold, NJ, 2015-2017
Patient care coordinator and insurance verification specialist
Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information supporting prior authorization determinations
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
One to One Physical Therapy & Aquatics
06.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Physical Therapy by Design
11.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Georgian Court University
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Florida
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