MARGARET OLSEN DPT

Support efforts of VNATC Home Health in managing quality of care, utilization, documentation and outcome and process management through associate interaction, education and timely review of electronic patient records. Integrate and demonstrate the core values of the VNA in all aspects of work responsibilities.

Responsible for home health quality review activities focusing on home health eligibility, quality/utilization, timeliness and accuracy of documentation including OASIS.

Supervise associates in the department responsible for quality review activities. Integrate and demonstrate the VNA Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities.

Responsible for program development and implementation, training of appropriate therapists as experts and collaborated with community partners.
Worked collaboratively with VNA service line leaders.
Supervised all therapists in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of rehabilitation care plans.

Set standards of care for Rehab therapy services, ensures adherence to standards by therapy staff, and delivery of appropriate POC.
Guided therapists , therapy assistants , and home health aides in the adequate documentation of all pertinent information in the patients record.

Supervised therapists in the documentation needed by third party intermediaries for reimbursement.
Participated in QI processes.
Provided effective leadership skills of delegation, organization, problem identification and problem solving.
Collaborated with Patient care managers to ensure interdisciplinary care delivery, to include development of formalized case conferences.
Maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, patients, families and community agencies. Acts as a liaison and consultant to staff and physicians as needed.
Ensured adequate therapy coverage. Coordinates rehab services with other disciplines.
Interview candidates makes hiring recommendations, and orients new therapists to the rehab processes.
Assisted in preparation of job responsibilities, prepared annual evaluations, made shared visits with therapy staff.
Functioned as a role model/mentor ,demonstrating competency in clinical judgement, selected skills and appropriate knowledge base.
Accountable for productivity of therapists and timely completion of paperwork and the exportation of point of care documents from lap top computers.
Conducted therapy monthly meetings and participated in monthly all staff meetings, and supervisory/administrative committees as needed.
Demonstrated knowledge of Agency policies and educated staff.
Planned continuing education programs for therapy staff.
Assisted in developing competencies for staff training and assessment of skills.
Assisted in development and training of therapists related to computer pathways and documentation.
Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to safety and legal requirements.