SAMANTHA BAILEY
Linden,USA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with expertise in clinical documentation review and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in medical record analysis, healthcare regulations, and managing caseloads while ensuring compliance and confidentiality. Strong critical thinking and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering timely and accurate results in dynamic healthcare environments, seeking to apply these skills as an Appeals Representative.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elara Caring
Brighton, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients in daily living activities to enhance independence and mobility.
- Implemented therapy plans under the guidance of licensed occupational therapists.
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings with the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient handling and therapy techniques.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during their rehabilitation journey.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Level 11 Physical Therapy
Holly, MI
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care and interventions to individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, or social disabilities.
- Implemented therapy plans under the guidance of licensed occupational therapists.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care techniques.
- Implemented modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings with the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during their rehabilitation journey.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wellbridge of Fenton/ Encore Rehabilitation Services
Fenton, MI
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Instructed patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care techniques to promote independence and recovery.
- Executed therapy plans to enhance patient recovery under direction of licensed occupational therapists.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Delivered compassionate support to patients, fostering a positive rehabilitation environment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Durand Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation/ Encore Rehabilitation
Durand, MI
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with tasks previously mentioned
- Supported patients in daily living activities, promoting functional independence.
- Executed individualized therapy plans in partnership with licensed occupational therapists.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Financial Administrative Associate dept. Emergency Room
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Grand Blanc, MI
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated knowledge in various insurance processes and patient services.; Insurance, billing, patient service, upgrading & transferring, registering patients, multiple computer programs.
- Coordinated daily administrative tasks to support medical staff and operations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintained organized patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support for billing and insurance verification processes.
Education
Diploma - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mott Community College
Flint, MI 09.2012 - 05.2015
Baker College of Owosso
Owosso, MIUniversity of Michigan Flint
Flint, MIDiploma -
Powers Catholic High School
Flint, MISkills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team’s proficiency
- Word and Excel proficiency
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate support
- Documentation management
- Patient-centered care
- Schedule management
- Patient assessment
- Documentation management
- Patient care coordination
- Patient documentation
- Office duties
Training
- Therapeutic Skills
- Pathophysiology
- Group Skills
- Assistive Technology
- Anatomy & Physiology I&II
- Kinesiology
Field Work Sites
- Therapeutic Skills
- Pathophysiology
- Group Skills
- Assistive Technology
- Anatomy & Physiology I&II
- Kinesiology
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elara Caring
05.2023 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Level 11 Physical Therapy
06.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wellbridge of Fenton/ Encore Rehabilitation Services
05.2017 - 06.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Durand Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation/ Encore Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mott Community College
09.2012 - 05.2015
Financial Administrative Associate dept. Emergency Room
Genesys Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2013
Baker College of Owosso
University of Michigan Flint
Diploma -
Powers Catholic High School