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LAUREN GRAVES

Parsons,TN

Summary

AHIMA certified CDIP and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Highly motivated, organized, and skilled physical therapist assistant with 8 years of experience in various settings with a primary full time focus in home health along with PRN positions in outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities specializing in orthopedic conditions and rehabilitation. Excellent documentation skills with a background in documentation review of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy notes to improve team collaboration and integrity of documentation to support the need of services provided and enhance overall patient care. Advanced communication skills with consistent focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to ever changing needs. Skilled in up to date therapeutic interventions and committed to continuing education in all relevant areas of practice. Reliable and driven to contribute positively to patient rehabilitation and improved quality of life.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tennessee Quality Home Care & Hospice
Parsons, TN
08.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

VolWest Homecare
Parsons, TN
08.2017 - 08.2022

Education

Undergraduate Studies - undefined

The University of Tennessee
Martin, TN

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
05.2017

Skills

  • AHIMA certified CDIP
  • 8 years of experience working alongside of PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and auditing departments in home health, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility settings building communication, confidence, and continued understanding and expertise in the realm of therapy services
  • 3 years experience in utilization review ensuring therapy notes for accuracy and adherence to professional, legal, and regulatory standards Competent in the detection of documentation deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or risks in clinical documentation that could lead to denied claims or compliance violations
  • Skilled communicator working closely with interdisciplinary teams to educate and provide feedback on documentation improvement
  • Knowledge and ease with EMR
  • Organized, timely, and consistent with patient care and supporting documentation
  • Up to date with current physical therapy literature and practices to provide high level therapeutic interventions and achieve patient goals

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tennessee Quality Home Care & Hospice
08.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

VolWest Homecare
08.2017 - 08.2022

Undergraduate Studies - undefined

The University of Tennessee

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Jackson State Community College
LAUREN GRAVES