Nicholas Oifoh
Signal Hill,CA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with a proven track record at PIH Good Samaritan, enhancing patient care through expert clinical documentation and effective patient management. Skilled in geriatric rehab and adept at bridging the gap between clinicians and IT with comprehensive EHR training. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and operational efficiency, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Physical Therapist
PIH Good Samaritan
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for schedule management for acute care therapists on the weekends
- Assisted with EMR templates and training, as appropriate, for new physical therapists
- Assess data and information needs of clinicians (physical therapist and occupational therapists) to best determine coaching strategies for effective electric medical record use
- Subject matter expert in addressing concerns related to patient care workflow and operational efficiency as relates to electric medical record use in to physical therapy documentation
- Communicate with other departments as needed to address departmental concerns that require interdisciplinary participation
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of patient documentation, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and improving treatment tracking
Physical Therapist
AltaMed
10.2022 - Current
- Healthcare Knowledge: Good understanding of healthcare operations, including process improvement, resource management and regulatory compliance related to outpatient physical therapy and PACE programs (Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
- End user expertise with electronic health information system EPIC for clinical documentation and patient management
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary teams and work with all levels of the organization
- Promotes learning in staff and patients by providing expert knowledge in electric medical record systems and clinical data for to ensure clinical and non-clinical concerns are addressed
- Provide recommendations to complex problems regarding patient care/satisfaction and escalate concerns as appropriate
- Develop and lead specialized wellness programs, increasing patient engagement and overall health metrics across multiple facilities
Acute Care Physical Therapist
UCI Medical Center (UCI and Los Alamitos Health)
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing clinical informatics systems and optimizing workflows for healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with clinical informatics teams to analyze the effectiveness of implemented changes and provide recommendations for future enhancements.
- Conducted initial assessments, follow-up treatments, and reassessments for diverse patient needs
- Collaborated with discharge planners, social workers, and case managers for effective patient disposition
- Treated 7-8 patients daily in medical/surgical, telemetry, emergency, and psychiatric units
- Specialized in managing patients with elective and traumatic orthopedic surgeries or injuries
- Provided family training and education, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care post-discharge.
- Meticulously documented patient progress and treatment adjustments, maintaining high standards of clinical accuracy and compliance
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2018
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2013
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Proficiency
- Clinical Assessments
- Liaison between clinicians and information technology
- Geriatric rehab subject matter expert
- Electronic health record experience and training (EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts)
- Home health expertise and acute care expertise
- Patient management
- Board Certified Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)
Timeline
Acute Care Physical Therapist
PIH Good Samaritan
03.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
AltaMed
10.2022 - Current
Acute Care Physical Therapist
UCI Medical Center (UCI and Los Alamitos Health)
09.2018 - 03.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
California State University - Fresno
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of California, Riverside
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