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
Salisbury, NC
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
Salisbury, NC
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Subject Matter Expert and Reviewer
Acute Care and Pediatric Outpatient
Rowan Regional Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
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
Alexandria, VA
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