Michelle Wolff
Old Lyme,CT
Summary
Experienced in conducting thorough patient assessments, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and providing regular progress updates. Skilled in performing utilization review chart audits to ensure optimal care and resource allocation. Proficient in electronic charting systems, fostering effective collaboration within healthcare teams, and accurately documenting patient outcomes. Possess a valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license, dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals through occupational therapy.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Fransciscan Homecare
09.2002 - Current
- Worked as a per diem OT comprehensive evaluations, developed treatment plans and worked with other disciplines to provide quality care to all diagnosis in the home setting
- Worked on Netgear, Brightree and matrix.
Clinical lead and reviewer
The Periscope Group
10.2023 - 05.2024
- The review of a one time assessments performed by qualified therapists to provide an expert opinion on medical necessity for durable medical equipment, home modifications, personal care workers, PT/OT home health and pediatric equipment
- We provide a final decision for or against medical necessity for all of the above to the health plan to help them make the best and most accurate decision for their members.
Senior Care Consultant
New Season in Life
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Experienced Senior Care Consultant with a strong track record in assisting seniors and their families in finding the ideal assisted living and memory care communities tailored to their unique needs
- Leveraging a blend of marketing, networking, and sales expertise, I have successfully connected countless seniors with the perfect living environments that prioritize their comfort and well-being
- Additionally, I serve as a dedicated consultant and advocate for patients, offering invaluable guidance and support in navigating the complex medical landscape
- My commitment to ensuring the best possible care for seniors extends beyond housing, encompassing every aspect of their healthcare journey
- With a proven ability to provide comprehensive solutions and compassionate advocacy, I am dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors and their families.
Occupational Therapist
Hartford Healthcare At Home
07.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided OT services in the home setting to multiple complex pt population
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient
- Worked on All Scripts and Epic systems
- Productivity of 23 units for a 32 hour position.
Occupational Therapist
Interim HealthCare
09.2003 - 12.2022
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, and durable medical equipment (DME)
- Supervised a COTA
- Worked on Brightree and Matrix systems
- Managed a caseload of 20 visits per week as a per diem therapist.
OT supervisor
Geneis Rehab
05.1999 - 09.2000
- 360 bed facility 30 subacute unit
- Assisted with monthly billing, managing PPS minutes, supervising COTAs, scheduling staff and patients
- Average length of stay 2-4 weeks this was a fast pace facility
- Treated 10-12 patients a day
- Managing and treating any out patient referrals.
Occupational Therapist Supervisor/Program Manager
Geneis Rehab
07.1998 - 09.2000
- Long term care facility with sub acute pts
- Responsibilities included: Managing rehab staff, working with the MDS coordinator, delegating minutes to staff in regards to the PPS system
- Weekly and monthly billing and staff productivity efficiencies
- Monthly and quarterly QI reports.
Program Manager
Geneis Rehab
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Long term care facility with sub acute pts
- Responsibilities included: Managing rehab staff, working with the MDS coordinator, delegating minutes to staff in regards to the PPS system
- Weekly and monthly billing and staff productivity efficiencies
- Monthly and quarterly QI reports.
Director of Occupational Therapy
Brittany Farms Health Care
01.1997 - 06.1998
- 320 bed skilled nursing facility with 30 bed sub acute unit
- Supervised 3 COTAs
- Program development
- Hiring of staff
- Running team meeting
- Scheduling and billing.
Travel Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospitals
09.1992 - 12.1996
- Traveled all over the county worked in a variety of setting including: Acute care, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Skilled Nursing facilities, Out patient, Home Health.
Education
Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University
05.1992
Skills
- Disease Specialization Proficiency
- Initial Patient Assessments (10 years)
- Goal Setting Proficiency (10 years)
- Documentation Abilities (10 years)
- Reliable and Trustworthy (10 years)
- Friendly, Positive Attitude (10 years)
- Team Management (5 years)
- Computer Skills (10 years)
- PPE Use (10 years)
- First Aid/CPR (10 years)
- Working Collaboratively (10 years)
- Typing (10 years)
- Organizational skills (10 years)
- Allscripts (10 years)
- Epic (4 years)
- Dementia Care (10 years)
- Program Development
- Documentation Review (10 years)
- Senior Care (10 years)
- Case Management (10 years)
- Memory Care (10 years)
Certification
Occupational Therapy License
Timeline
Clinical lead and reviewer
The Periscope Group
10.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Care Consultant
New Season in Life
03.2023 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapist
Hartford Healthcare At Home
07.2018 - 01.2023
Occupational Therapist
Interim HealthCare
09.2003 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapist
Fransciscan Homecare
09.2002 - Current
OT supervisor
Geneis Rehab
05.1999 - 09.2000
Occupational Therapist Supervisor/Program Manager
Geneis Rehab
07.1998 - 09.2000
Program Manager
Geneis Rehab
07.1998 - 05.1999
Director of Occupational Therapy
Brittany Farms Health Care
01.1997 - 06.1998
Travel Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospitals
09.1992 - 12.1996
Occupational Therapy -
Quinnipiac University
Occupational Therapy License
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