Melissa Merkle
Alton,IL
Summary
Seeking new opportunities to grow professionally through new experiences, relationships ,and education . My desire is to continue to provide the best care building on more than 20 years of service in the field .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
Godfrey, Illinois
11.2013 - Current
- Rehabilitation Director from February 2023 to present
- Managed scheduling for department staff and clients
- Completed direct patient care in addition to Rehabilitation Director duties
- Attended care planning / interdisciplinary meetings
- Managed onboarding process of new and perspective clients including : requesting orders, uploading necessary documents, and obtaining consents to treat
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL 08.2001 - 08.2004
Skills
- 21 years of experience working in settings of skilled nursing for 9 years and assisted living for 12 years
- Experience with Casamba , Net-health , and Alinea for documentation and onboarding of new and perspective clients
- Initiated scheduling fir multiple staff and clients , screening for potential clients, and contacted appropriate personnel for order requests
- Comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of service and care
References
Carly Carlisle OTR/L previous supervisor and colleague
618-593-2909
Kassie Mapel DPT/L current colleague
217-254-3114
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services
11.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lewis And Clark Community College
08.2001 - 08.2004