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Leslie Langsbard

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Patient-focused professional with sixteen years of experience as an occupational therapist and team leader. Offering exemplary problem-solving, patient service and education talents in environment conducive to improving health and well-being.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical specialist, director of mentorship and student programming

California Rehabilitation Institute, Select Medical
Century City, CA
10.2018 - Current
  • Clinical specialist in complex and geriatric patient populations
  • Program development for a nationwide mentorship program
  • Extensive staff training at all levels from new graduates, mentors, students, and staff onboarding
  • Co-chair of an interdisciplinary council with a primary focus of streamlining operations, improving safety, and program development
  • Quality assurance for insurance regulatory compliance and performance improvement
  • Project management launching programs that addressed burnout reduction, staff development, increased reimbursement strategies, and performance improvement measures.

Occupational Therapist

Sevati Home Health
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Performed geriatric home safety assessments and followed up with modification suggestions
  • Independently managed documentation with prompt submission to meet reimbursement timelines
  • Implementation of modalities for geriatric patient care in a home-based setting
  • Independently managed scheduling and invoicing in a prompt and timely manner
  • Cultivated relationships with case managers
  • Trained and mentored new staff.

Director of Rehab

Burger Rehab Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Manage a staff of eleven including PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and STs in addition to per diem staff
  • Developed and strengthened relationships with medical equipment vendors
  • Created a unique relationship with UCLA medical group for an exclusive reservation program thereby creating a continuous referral source
  • Facilitated ongoing documentation and QA training
  • Mentorship of new therapy staff and recent graduates.

Director of Rehab

Interface Rehab
Los Angeles, CA
06.2011 - 07.2014
  • Exceeded company standards as regards to RUG utilization, with constant RU utilization above 80%
  • Increased PPS efficiency
  • Reduced PPS overage from 1.56% to 0.37%
  • Increased Medicare part B utilization to 30%
  • Increased overall department productivity to 90.4% PT, 84.9% OT, and 87.5% ST
  • Increased contribution margin to 19.92%
  • Interim Director of Rehab
  • Facilitated weekly department meetings
  • Collaborated with nursing staff and provided doctors with timely reports
  • Educated support staff across disciplines
  • Supervised Level 1 and Level 2 students.

Occupational Therapist

ASD Rehab Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Recruited to a permanent position from a traveling OT position
  • Evaluated and treated patients in a rehab-based setting
  • Continually maintained 90% efficiency rate
  • Performed beyond initial expectations and contracted term resulting in renewal of contract.

Occupational Therapist

West Allis Memorial Hospital
West Allis, WI
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Provided services in geriatric, orthopedic, ICU, IPR settings.

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy -

Concordia University Wisconsin
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences -

University of Wisconsin
01.2006

Skills

  • Medically Complex Team Leader
  • Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Strategized Operational Effectiveness
  • Departmental Audits
  • KPI Tracking and Improvement
  • Physical Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Infection Prevention Protocols
  • In-Service Training
  • Patient Education
  • Quality assurance
  • Operational Improvement
  • Organized and Detail Oriented
  • Student Programming
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Patient Intake
  • Clinical Assessment Management
  • Training Proficiency
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Patient Records Analysis
  • Care Plan Development
  • Clinical Recommendations
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Pain Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Treatment Program Modifications
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Care Quality Assessments
  • Staff Development

Certification

  • Advanced certification in Physical Agent Modalities, 2019, Present
  • Licensed in the State of California, 2009, Present
  • Licensed in the State of Washington, 2017, 2019
  • Licensed in the State of Wisconsin, 2008, 2009
  • BLS & CPR certification, 05/2025

Pages

2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical specialist, director of mentorship and student programming

California Rehabilitation Institute, Select Medical
10.2018 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Sevati Home Health
05.2015 - 03.2017

Director of Rehab

Burger Rehab Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2015

Director of Rehab

Interface Rehab
06.2011 - 07.2014

Occupational Therapist

ASD Rehab Inc.
10.2009 - 06.2011

Occupational Therapist

West Allis Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2009

Master’s degree in occupational therapy -

Concordia University Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences -

University of Wisconsin

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