Richard "Chantz" Smith
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
An energetic, creative, and experienced healthcare professional with extensive knowledge of orthopedic and neurological impairments. Strong background in shoulder and upper extremity rehabilitation
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Clinical Team Lead
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St Louis
St Louis, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Treated extensive neurological & orthopedic subacute injuries transitioning across various specialty certification treatment floors
- Fostered staff development and competency through supervision, coaching, trainings and team meetings.
- Produced therapeutic interventions and documentation to meet regulatory standards and contractual requirements.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns and recommendations.
Director of Rehabilitation
Delta Health-Northwest Regional
Clarksdale, MS
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth
- Collaborated with 8multi-disciplinary staff among physicians, nurses, administration, and other healthcare employees in conjunction with therapy department to improve overall patient care and response times
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care while maintaining full caseload
- Maintained appropriate productivity goals and sometimes exceeded weekly average despite lower patient volumes due to COVID.
Occupational Therapist
Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation
Clarksdale, MS
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Evaluated a variety of geriatric conditions to establish a treatment plan and appropriate implementation for plan of care on an as needed basis
- Supervised and collaborated with COTA regarding changes and modifications needed to plan of care based on patient performance and progress.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Occupational Therapist
Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Clarksdale, MS
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions daily/weekly using various types of approaches for a variety of patients
- Assessed orthopedic, neurological, and vocational statuses of clients to develop rehabilitation plans among outpatient setting
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams including physical and speech therapists to provide comprehensive treatment and support
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient
- Managed and treated various conditions within acute setting for discharge and transition of care
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2014
Prerequisite Coursework - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS2011
Skills
- Adaptive and flexible with everchanging environments
- Training in treatment of various vestibular conditions
- Training in performing ergonomic assessments
- Proficient organizational and time management skills
- Deductive activity analysis for movement patterns
- Extensive Interpersonal skills to build patient rapport
- Acute, outpatient, SNF, and rehabilitative care experience
- Extensive experience treating various orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
- Creative with different treatment approaches for patients
Accomplishments
- CPR Certification - American Heart Association
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Practitioner - Missouri Board of Professional
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Practitioner - Mississippi Department of Health (Previously Licensed)
Timeline
Therapy Clinical Team Lead
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St Louis
07.2021 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation
Delta Health-Northwest Regional
12.2019 - 07.2021
Occupational Therapist
Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 06.2021
Occupational Therapist
Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2019
Prerequisite Coursework - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Delta State University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of Mississippi Medical Center