Lori Goodnight
Occupational Therapist
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Have been a practicing OT for 30 years with strong clinical skills in a variety of settings including: Acute Care, Acute Rehab, SNF Rehab, Home Health, Continuing Education Creator, Rehab Admissions Coordinator, and Rehab Manager. Excellent leadership skills with ability to develop a collaborative team environment oriented toward accomplishment of patient, staff and healthcare center objectives. Successful at managing multiple priorities and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a positive attitude. Would like to take on a leadership role as a rehab manager to continue to promote therapy, patient care, and Novant Health.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation OT and Admissions Coordinator
Novant Health
09.2016 - Current
- Stanback Rehabilitation Supervising Occupational Therapist maintaining a full caseload
- Skilled at covering Acute Care, Outpatient, Psych & Admissions Coordinator as needed
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Care Plan meetings in Rehab and Psych to promote multidisciplinary communication for positive patient outcomes
- Developed psychiatric OT program with collaboration with RCCC OTA students
- Clinical Instructor, RCCC OTA Advisory Board Member and published chapter in OTA textbook
- Monitor treatment minutes compliance and manage equipment ordering needs and treatment schedule for OT, PT, and ST
- Lead group therapy sessions, encouraging peer support, shared learning among participants, and arranged special speakers
Continuing Education Content Developer
Relias Learning
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Subject Matter Expert and Reviewer
Acute Care and Pediatric Outpatient
Rowan Regional Medical Center
09.2003 - 05.2006
- Managed and grew OT caseload through education and participation with patient rounding
- Promoted OT and provided justification to add an OTA position
- Developed an outpatient OT pediatric program
- Enhanced the orthopedic Joynt Camp program to achieve shorter length of stay and provide pre-surgical education
Rehab Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation Services
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Rehab Manager of a team of therapists maintaining staffing, scheduling and supervision
- Collaborated with Medical Director, nursing staff, administrators, and discharger planning to coordinate quality care.
- Quality Assurance Team Leader promoting multidisciplinary program evaluation and development
- Led the startup of two Rehabilitation Centers and Program Development
- Participated as the Educational Coordinator and provided ongoing education and training for staff members to maintain current knowledge of best practices in rehabilitation management.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.1991
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team building
- Workflow Planning
- Program development
- Self Motivation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Patient-focused therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Home modifications
- Ergonomic assessments
- Community Reintegration
- Assistive Technology
- Group Therapy
- Geriatric Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Interventions
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
Timeline
Rehabilitation OT and Admissions Coordinator
Novant Health
09.2016 - Current
Continuing Education Content Developer
Relias Learning
03.2015 - 10.2018
Acute Care and Pediatric Outpatient
Rowan Regional Medical Center
09.2003 - 05.2006
Rehab Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation Services
02.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill