Lesley Marshall
Clinical Therapist Reviewer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapy professional with combined practical experience in clinical reviews with onsite abstraction from hospitals, home health, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility and utilization reviews. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Therapist Reviewer
Home Health Care Solutions
Oak Lawn, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Provided clinical documentation review and chart review in an Home Health setting, for census ranging from 150-200, within the scope of practice of said job description
- Professionally communicated ndings to all necessary parties participating in the individual's patient plan of care (POC)
- Quickly assessed current patient census, prioritized and alerted proper personnel to potential denials or problems in the recommended treatment plan
- Successfully analyzed HHRG calculations for the Medicare population, utilizing clinical decision making, along with ICD-10 coding principles, for the proper utilization of healthcare services in the most appropriate setting
- Performed timely and complete clinical reviews, via EMR, using persistent and persuasive communication skills
- Participated and contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings
- Coordinate therapy visits in compliance with CMS and assist clinical staff with daily operations
Director of Rehabilitation
United Care Rehabilitation
Kankakee, IL
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Interact directly with nursing staff, social work, administration, as well as other disciplines to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Manage labor hours, budgets and caseloads for the department
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including certi ed and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Managed a high volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Evaluating requests against established clinical protocol and authorizing services or referring requests for expert clinical review as appropriate
- Developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist Assistant
Equal Steps Therapy Services
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and executed treatment plans for children with developmental and physical conditions
- Attended multi disciplinary IEP meetings and reviewed client objectives, progress and subsequent plan
- Assisted in administrative duties and completed audit reviews
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie College
Merrillville, IN 04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana State University
Terre Haute 05.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Intervention planning
EMR / EHR
Patient Management
Excellent Communication
Software Proficiency
Documentation and reporting
Financial leadership
Certification
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Timeline
First Aid/CPR Certified
01-2023
Clinical Therapist Reviewer
Home Health Care Solutions
05.2022 - Current
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist Assistant
Equal Steps Therapy Services
01.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Rehabilitation
United Care Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 12.2021
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie College
04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana State University
05.2010 - 12.2014