Michaela Kean
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Dynamic Director of Rehabilitation Services with expertise in patient care coordination, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize resources to enhance rehabilitation program effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient rehabilitation programs at Powerback Rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing patient safety and service quality.
- Managed departmental budgets to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Created reports summarizing outcomes of rehabilitation programs, supporting data-driven improvements in patient care.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and appropriate documentation of services provided.
- Facilitated interactions between business office and insurance companies, streamlining billing processes and reducing delays in patient services.
- Supported nursing staff in completing clinical documentation for new patient admissions.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summa Rehab Hospital
Akron, OH
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Assisted occupational therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted therapeutic activities to improve patients' physical and cognitive abilities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported observations to the therapy team.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of therapy sessions.
Activities Aide
Wayside Farm Nursing Home
Peninsula, Ohio
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed and organized recreational programs and events to boost resident engagement and satisfaction.
- Facilitated companionship and support during activities, leading to increased resident participation.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure safety standards and create a welcoming atmosphere for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of activity spaces and materials for effective use.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during activities; ordered additional items.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stark State College
Canton, OH05-2020
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Compliance knowledge
- Documentation accuracy
- Record auditing
- Rehabilitation development
- Care coordination
- Clinical supervision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Activity planning
- Strategic planning
- Leadership skills
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
- COTA/L
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
01.2021 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summa Rehab Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Activities Aide
Wayside Farm Nursing Home
04.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stark State College