Praveen Arekatla

Employee of the month February 2024.

• Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.

• Improved team productivity through effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
• Managed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic plans aimed at achieving long-term organizational growth and success.
• Implemented innovative solutions to address operational challenges, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
• Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

• Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
• Follow up with Social workers, Nursing staff and attend meetings with patient care staff
• Assist Rehab director in STATE NURVEYS
• Successfully worked with director and team and gained experience on Medicare and Medicare State survey periods.
• Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
• Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
• Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Promoted patient safety during sessions through vigilant supervision and adherence to established protocols.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Encouraged optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.

• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.