MOLLY GALLEGOS
9910 W. Hercules Dr.,Star, Idaho
Summary
Visionary leader and Occupational Therapist with proven expertise in clinic management and staff development at St. Luke's Children's Rehabilitation. Demonstrates a strong ability to drive departmental growth through innovative program development and effective mentorship. Committed to exceptional patient care and professional excellence, fostering positive relationships with clients, caregivers, and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager & Occupational Therapist
St. Luke's Children's Rehabilitation
Meridian, ID
01.2018 - Current
- Site Manager
- Interviews, hires, and trains new OTs, PTs and SLPs
- Conducts quality and timely performance reviews & supports staff professional development
- Conducts weekly site huddles and monthly site meetings
- Participates in weekly leadership meetings and All Staff meetings
- Monitors weekly therapy schedules, clinic productivity, EPIC billing reports, monthly clinic expenses and gross revenue
- Maintains a clean, organized & compliant clinic environment
- Drives annual strategic goals to support departmental growth and development, which currently includes creating SBARs to advocate for additional Rehab Aides across Children's Rehab clinics, and standardizing departmental Phase I and Phase II competencies
- Evaluates and treats patients
- Leads departmental ADHD/Executive Functioning specialty program and provides specialized patient care
- Supports Program Development, including literacy, children's pelvic health, toe-walking, ESDM, vision and autism programs
- Member of the Child Development Clinic's multidisciplinary autism diagnostic evaluation team
Occupational Therapist
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health, LLC
Meridian, ID
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Evaluated, treated and monitored progress of patients experiencing developmental, neurological, physical and social/behavioral needs requiring occupational therapy support services
- Ensured proper maintenance of daily documentation, progress reports, evaluations, re-evaluations and management of billing documentation
Site Manager & Lead Occupational Therapist
Advanced Therapy Care
Meridian & Mountain Home, ID
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Site Manager, Meridian clinic
- Managed OT and COTA staff within Meridian and Mountain Home clinics
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained new clinic staff
- Supported promotional events for the clinics at local expos and medical offices
- Conducted departmental and site meetings
- Conduct performance reviews of OT clinic staff
- Developed, revised and implemented new occupational therapy documentation templates
- Conducted school and clinic based occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapist
Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.2005 - 05.2016
- Provided therapy services to students of all ages (preschool-adult transition)
- Completed evaluations and treatments
- Supported multidisciplinary preschool intake evaluations
- Supervised and collaborated with COTAs
- Initiated, led and organized departmental projects to drive departmental growth
Occupational Therapist
Pacific Pediatric Therapy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Worked part-time at the Pacific Pediatric clinic while simultaneously employed full-time at CUSD
- Evaluated and treated children ages 0-12, experiencing physical and developmental needs
Occupational Therapist
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
Pomona, CA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided OT services to children within the school and clinic-based settings
- Collaborated with parents and educational staff
Behavioral Health Specialist / Therapist
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
Loma Linda, CA
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children receiving psychiatric care within the inpatient children's and adolescent units
- Led daily process, social skills and feelings groups
- Led recreational groups under the direction of occupational therapy staff
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
La Sierra University
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Creativity
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Clinic management
- Program development
- Patient advocacy
Certification
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Idaho #OT-1574
BLS Certified
AOTA Member
NBCOT Member
Right Response and MOAB Trained
Catalyst Certified
Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
Certified Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) Trained
Timeline
Site Manager & Occupational Therapist
St. Luke's Children's Rehabilitation
01.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Site Manager & Lead Occupational Therapist
Advanced Therapy Care
06.2016 - 01.2017
Occupational Therapist
Pacific Pediatric Therapy
05.2007 - 05.2009
Occupational Therapist
Capistrano Unified School District
06.2005 - 05.2016
Occupational Therapist
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
08.2004 - 06.2005
Behavioral Health Specialist / Therapist
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
08.2000 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
La Sierra University
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