Marcella Mosher
Crystal River,FL
Summary
Practiced Director of Rehabilitation oversees day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for residents. Maintains current OTA license with 27 years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in acute, sub acute, LTC, outpatient and inpatient care facilities. Directs clinical management of rehab facility to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical utilization to meet program standards per OTR/L and guidelines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation, COTA/L
Southern Health Care Network MMC
02.2016 - 02.2023
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
COTA/L
Central Florida Clinical Services
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
COTA/L
Northeast Rehabilitation
06.2001 - 12.2012
- Assisted post op patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Education and instruction on A/E following an orthopedic procedure. Home evaluations, ordering appropriate equipment for home and safety instructions on functional use of A/E.
- Led team of 6 professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
COTA/L
Sundance Rehab
06.1997 - 07.2000
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.1997
Skills
- Sports Injuries
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Group Activities
- Wound Care
- Movement Restoration
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Apraxia Knowledge
- Hip Surgery
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation, COTA/L
Southern Health Care Network MMC
02.2016 - 02.2023
COTA/L
Central Florida Clinical Services
06.2013 - 12.2015
COTA/L
Northeast Rehabilitation
06.2001 - 12.2012
COTA/L
Sundance Rehab
06.1997 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Springfield Technical Community College
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