Lori Moomaw
Orrville
Summary
Results-driven Rehabilitation Leader with expertise in strategic planning and program development at Smart Healthcare Services. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through innovative training initiatives and effective operations management. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaborative environments, ensuring compliance and high standards of care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehab./ PTA
Smart Healthcare Services
04.2011 - 12.2025
- Enhanced patient recovery outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans addressing diverse patient needs effectively.
- Streamlined daily operations of rehabilitation services to improve efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance and quality care.
- Implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs to improve patient outcomes significantly.
Director of Rehab/PTA
Arbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Services
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for clinical staff, improving service delivery standards.
- Streamlined healthcare processes by adopting innovative technologies, reducing administrative burdens on staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize rehabilitation protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Provided patient treatment in collaboration with supervising therapist.
Director of Rehabilitation /PTA
PRostep Rehabilitation Services
01.2004 - 03.2010
- Led interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement rehabilitation programs enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving efficiency of service delivery across multiple rehabilitation settings.
- Developed training protocols for staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices in care.
- Implemented data-driven performance evaluations to track patient progress and optimize treatment plans effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to align rehabilitation goals with overall patient health objectives and discharge planning.
- Conducted regular audits of rehabilitation services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic enhancements.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Provided patient treatment in collaboration with supervising PT.
Director of Rehabilitation / PTA
Marden Rehabilitation and Select Medical Rehabilitation
04.1996 - 01.2004
- Oversaw rehabilitation program development to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Directed staff training initiatives, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- staff PTA from 1996 to 1999 providing patient care and treatment in collaboration with supervising therapist then became Director of rehab in 1999.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orrville High School
Orrville, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Stark Technical College
Canton, OHSkills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Team management
- Issues resolution
- Hiring and retention
Timeline
Director of Rehab./ PTA
Smart Healthcare Services
04.2011 - 12.2025
Director of Rehab/PTA
Arbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Services
03.2010 - 03.2011
Director of Rehabilitation /PTA
PRostep Rehabilitation Services
01.2004 - 03.2010
Director of Rehabilitation / PTA
Marden Rehabilitation and Select Medical Rehabilitation
04.1996 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Orrville High School
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Stark Technical College