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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Professional Activities
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Sara Davis

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Summary

Dynamic leader and problem solver with the unique ability to facilitate unit cohesion and maximize team collaboration while utilizing the strengths of individuals to promote organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship building. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cognitive Performance Director

U.S. Army
06.2022 - Current

Officer in Charge of the Mental and Sleep Readiness Pillars to assess the needs of 44thMedical Brigade with over 2,200 Soldiers across three states, and fully develop and implement curriculum and programs. Collaborated with an elite team of professionals to provide comprehensive services to brigade population.

  • Interacted well with leaders across the brigade to build connections and foster relationships to increase H2F program utilization
  • Fully developed and established the foundation of the Mental and Sleep Readiness pillars for the H2F program
  • Revamped the Pregnant and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) program to increase participant engagement and compliance
  • Supervised execution of all mental readiness and occupational therapy services provided throughout brigade

Occupational Therapy Department Manager

U.S. Army
03.2019 - 03.2022

Responsible for all hospital and community occupational therapy services on Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division community with over 50K eligible beneficiaries. Managed all fiscal, facility, and human capital resources for optimal outcomes, access to care, and productivity.

  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Instrumental in transitioning work culture into a positive collaborative environment and a team that sought and implemented solutions for improve clinic and patient outcomes
  • Optimized clinic accuracy with capturing skilled care and evidence based treatment standards resulting in 25% productivity increase with patient encounters and 31% increase in revenue
  • Created an interdisciplinary program that improved patient / Soldier readiness in physical fitness test by 56%
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Occupational Therapist

Penrose Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.

Occupational Therapist

Child Development Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
  • Optimized clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Determined best treatment plans to meet objectives for school, work, and home life.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Soliant Health
08.2016 - 12.2016

Occupational Therapist

CHI: Immanuel Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2016

Occupational Therapy Lab Assistant

Creighton University
05.2016 - 07.2016

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Zier Institute
02.2016 - 07.2016

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011

Skills

  • Hiring and Retention
  • People Management
  • Program Development
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Process Improvements
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building

Additional Professional Activities

Chair, Army OT Recruiting and Retention Cabinet 

Guest Speaker, 96th Civil Affairs Special Operations Battalion, Fort Liberty, NC

Guest Lecture, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC

Guest Lecture, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Executive Board Member, Women’s Mentorship Program, Fort Riley, KS

Timeline

Cognitive Performance Director

U.S. Army
06.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapy Department Manager

U.S. Army
03.2019 - 03.2022

Occupational Therapist

Penrose Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2018

Occupational Therapist

Child Development Center
01.2017 - 07.2018

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Soliant Health
08.2016 - 12.2016

Occupational Therapy Lab Assistant

Creighton University
05.2016 - 07.2016

Occupational Therapist

CHI: Immanuel Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2016

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Zier Institute
02.2016 - 07.2016

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy

Creighton University

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Sara Davis