Marco Riccoboni
Salado,TX
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with a strong foundation in delivering therapeutic interventions and assistive technology to enhance patient well-being. Expertise in developing and implementing customized treatment plans that address individual needs, along with a proven track record in patient assessment and rehabilitation techniques. A solid background in medical sales provides a unique perspective on patient care and outcomes. Committed to fostering positive patient experiences and driving successful rehabilitation journeys.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare Service
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for oversight and treatment of Veteran’s power mobility device and assistive technology evaluations, evaluate that appropriateness for the use of a power mobility device, assess for access to CRT devices, assess for access to communication devices/home environment, procurement of appropriate CRT devices, fitting/delivery of CRT devices, and train veterans on how to safely utilize their CRT devices
- Assessed, evaluated and wrote documentation for people who require reasonable accommodations in the work place or school based atmosphere. Recommended changes needed for end user to be productive.
- Major Medical Review Board/HISA Committee member for the assessment and review of unusual and/or capital expense prescribed medical equipment and home modification evaluations
- Develop/evaluate, provide, and create goals for neurological and orthopedic based treatment.
- Accepted, coordinated, educated, trained, graded, and evaluated OTR fieldwork level field work level 2 students throughout their 12-week affiliations
- Contemporaneous Documentation, Progress Notes, Encounters for services, Prosthetics Orders, Template formation and Evaluation write up
- Provide strategic and tactical business recommendations to supervisor, chief, and executive leadership in coordination with new business/health initiatives in anticipation of future growth
- Find solutions for department related problems, provide trainings for complex treatment skills, onboarding, mentoring, and selection of new candidates
- Run, interpret, audit, and manage information provided through reports for veteran related care
- Coordinate and monitor compliance with state and federal laws, including compliance HIPAA, OSHA, JACHO, CARF, and ADA
- Continually evaluate the CRT section of OT and the OT department for improvement to include: Up to date and ethical medical care, increase Veteran satisfaction, improve JACHO/CARF ratings
- Acting OT supervisor for CTXVHA when supervisor is out of the office
- Accomplishments:
- Increased Veteran satisfaction with CRT evaluations 90% YTD
- Created and presented department wide proposals for improvement for 2 separate CRT services.
- Created SOP for wheelchair seating/positioning and for assistive technology sections
- Increase knowledge and understanding of all CRT related fields 200%.
- Increased continued use of CRT devices and decreased device abandonment 90% YTD
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
National Seating and Mobility (NSM)
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned, participated in, and educated doctors, NPs, PAs, OTs, PTs, SLPs, nurses, social workers and medical assistants with in-services related to National Seating and Mobility processes, business model and products used
- Planned, participated, and educated large groups of Therapist and ATPs in letter of medical necessity writing, complex rehabilitation equipment products/use, and Assistive Technology techniques for access to devices
- Attended national conference and assisted with education for Assistive Technology uses and ways to access devices
- Recruited referral sources to build client case load for my book of business
- Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives, Funding Specialists and Quoting Specialists to assist payor authorization of funds for specialized complex rehabilitation needs
- Configure specialized manual and power wheelchairs and specialized communication devices that are customized for the end user’s medical needs
- Assist with drafting company policy for following JACHO guidelines and CARF guidelines
- Assist with drafting practice related policy for the provision of and follow through of health care related practice
- Accomplishments:
- Re-engineered and grew relations of NSM and medical providers within the catchment of Waco, Temple and surrounding areas from 5 to 35 medical facilities
- Implemented a new approach of performing the actions of an ATP and increased revenue by 75%
- Increased understanding of CRT to 1000s while presenting at educational seminars
Senior Occupational Therapist
Helen Hayes Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Provide the treatment of inpatients between the ages of 14-100+ years of age with the need for TBI, SCI, CVA, Other Neurological Conditions, Orthopedic, Mental Health, Dementia and Cardiac rehabilitation.
- Provide the evaluation and treatment of assistive technology for patients who are unable to access their computer, cell phone or tablet. Evaluate, take measurements, fit and train patients for the use of manual mobility. Advice field problems with patient’s manual and power mobility.
- Assessed, evaluated and wrote documentation for people who require reasonable accommodations in the work place or school based atmosphere. Recommended changes needed for end user to be productive.
- General duties: Evaluate patient function abilities, provide graded treatment, and discharge patients.
- Contemporaneous documentation, progress notes, encounters for services, prosthetics orders, template formation and evaluation write up
- Accepted, coordinated, educated, trained, graded and evaluated multiple OTR and COTA fieldwork level 1 and field work level 2 students throughout their 12-week affiliations.
- Accomplishments:
- First career as a new graduate after Occupational Therapy masters program
- Promoted after 2.5 years into assistive technology specialty.
Education
Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science - Occupational Therapy
Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY01.2015
Skills
- Skilled in developing healthcare policies and training programs
- Project Management of Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Devices from Evaluation through Fitting and Follow-up Care
- Strategy Departmental Planning
- Promotion for Growth and Ethical Practice
- Development & Implementation Standard Operational Procedures
- Implementation of HIPPA, JACHO and CARF Guidelines and Practice
- Training & Development for Staff Advancement
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention planning
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 20 members in the development of a seating and positioning clinic that covers evaluation, follow up and discharge of veterans with CRT needs.
- Achieved 90% improvement by implementing a collaborative relation with a ATP services to fulfill complex neurological needs.
- Accrued higher then average initial sales quotient while at National Seating and Mobility.
Affiliations
- Designations and Affiliations:
- Major Medical Committee Member 2020-Present
- HISA Committee Member 2020-Present
- RESNA ATP Member 2021-Present
- Environment of Care Inspector for CTXVHA 2020-Present
- Peer Reviews of Department Members Clinical Notes 2020-Present
- Car Fit Member 2019-Present
- NBCOT Member 2015-Present
- Member of Helen Hayes Hospital of OT Council 2016-2019
Certification
- NBCOT Registration: Active and in good standing. Issuance Date: 2015-11
- NYS OT Practice License: Active and in good standing. Issuance Date: 2015-11
- Texas OT Practice License: Active and in good standing. Issuance Date: 2019-05
- RESNA ATP Certification: Active and in good standing. Issuance Date: 2022-03
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
National Seating and Mobility (NSM)
11.2022 - 08.2023
Occupational Therapist Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare Service
10.2019 - Current
Senior Occupational Therapist
Helen Hayes Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2019
Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science - Occupational Therapy
Dominican University
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