Rachael Cosby
St Louis,MO
Summary
Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in team leadership and workflow optimization. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and thorough clinical audits, consistently meeting compliance standards and improving departmental performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Optum Home and Community
St. Louis , MO
09.2020 - Current
- Managed members' post-acute stays, linking members, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and providers to enhance care coordination.
- Educated patients on healthcare options and available resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clinical cases to ensure meeting CMS criteria.
- Chosen to participate Engagement and Edcucation stretch programs by my managers to streamline workflows and enhance performance metrics across teams.
- Identified and resolved obstacles for care progression and discharg planning.
Occupational Therapist
Tara Therapy
Herculaneum, MO
04.2013 - 09.2020
- Evaluated and assessed patients to recommend tailored treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Reviewed records and referrals to determine and implement effective treatment methods for optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented treatment approaches, coding, and medical necessity to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
- Create and maintain computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
Director Of Rehab
Tara Therapy
Herculaneum, MO
01.2006 - 04.2013
- Oriented, trained, supervised and evaluated a large team of rehab professionals to achieve and maintain a high standard of care.
- Executed hiring and termination of department employees in alignment with facility policies to maintain staff integrity.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation of all disciplines of therapy.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Launched audit process to assess documentation thoroughness across all therapy disciplines, enhancing compliance standards.
- Evaluated documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy, ensuring quality care delivery.
Area Manager
EnduraCare
St Louis, MO
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assessed and identified program development needs at individual facilities, assisting staff with implementation strategies.
- Educated staff on Medicare regulations to ensure adherence and improve service delivery.
- Reviewed quality of documentation for PT/OT/ST services and provided actionable feedback to enhance compliance and effectiveness.
- Provided adequate coverage of therapy services for 12-14 skilled nursing facilities.
- Generated special reports/data to assist Regional Vice President in assessing the efficiency of operations.
Occupational Therapist/Program Manager
EnduraCare
Saint Louis, MO
11.2001 - 01.2004
- Created comprehensive treatment plans by identifying problem lists and establishing measurable long-term and short-term goals.
- Conducted evaluations and provided treatments to enhance residents' functional abilities in skilled nursing facility.
- Interpreted and communicated evaluation findings to residents' family, and other team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO01-2000
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Electronic Health Records
- Compliance auditing
- Workflow optimization
- Data analytics
- Team Management
- Team leadership
- Medical terminology
- Managing deadlines
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Utilization Management
- CMS Regulations
Certification
- CPR Certified
- ACP equipment and program certified
Accomplishments
- 2024 SAGES Award Winner
- 2011 Tara Therapy Leadership Award
- 2010 Tara Therapy Clinical Champion
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Optum Home and Community
09.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Tara Therapy
04.2013 - 09.2020
Director Of Rehab
Tara Therapy
01.2006 - 04.2013
Area Manager
EnduraCare
01.2004 - 01.2006
Occupational Therapist/Program Manager
EnduraCare
11.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis