Lisa Kerchenfaut
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Diligent Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with 31 years of experience in inpatient rehab, home health, skilled nursing settings and extensive experience at Rehab Without Walls, specializing in neurorehabilitation and trauma recovery. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate patient records, adapting to changing clinical needs and achieving patient outcomes. Proven leadership in safety initiatives, adaptive equipment programs and student mentorship. Committed to personal integrity, patient advocacy, professional growth and collaborative care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA
Rehab Without Walls / Rescare / Brightspring Corp.
02.2014 - Current
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery following Neuro, Spinal Cord or multiple trauma injuries for Auto, Workman's Compensation, and Medicaid patients.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists to assess patient needs. develop appropriate therapeutic activities and facilitate community re-entry.
- Monitor patient progress, documenting changes and adjusting interventions to optimize therapy outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment goals, exercises, and adaptive techniques for daily living tasks.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare teams to ensure cohesive service delivery for clients.
COTA
Rehab Staffing Services
11.2013 - 03.2018
- Implemented innovative strategies in Home Health treatment to improve therapy outcomes and maximize patient engagement in sessions.
COTA
CentraCare / Senior Comprehensive Care Corp.
07.2011 - 11.2013
- Supported the fragile adult community therapeutically through the Federal PACE program.
COTA
Renaissance Rehabilitation Associates
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Implemented Home Health, Assisted Living and SNF treatment programs with patients.
COTA
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2010
- Delivered skilled services with Critical Care patients.
COTA
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
02.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided Home Health Care therapy services
COTA
Visiting Therapists Association of Kalamazoo
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supported therapeutic services for Assisted Living Facilities
COTA
Generation Rehab, Inc.
03.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided skilled therapy for multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities
COTA
Three Rivers Area Hospital Rehabilitation
04.1994 - 01.2002
- Provided therapy services for Inpatient, Acute Care and Home Health
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1994
Skills
- Neurorehabilitation & Trauma Recovery
- Adaptive Equipment Expertise
- Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy
- Falls Prevention & Safety Committees
- Team Leadership & Student Mentorship
- Clinical Documentation and SOAP Notes
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Marketing & Outreach Support