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Sara Kohrs

Milan,IL

Summary

Personable and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in Therapy Program Management. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager/ COTA/L

Aegis Therapies
Silvis, IL
07.2024 - Current
  • Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
  • Developed and implemented therapy program policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated with therapists to ensure that all patient care needs were met.
  • Facilitated communication between internal team members, external organizations, and referral sources regarding patient care plans or treatment options.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to individual patients' treatments plans or goals.
  • Analyzed feedback from patients, families, and healthcare providers about the efficacy of therapies being offered through the program.
  • Served as a resource person for clinicians providing guidance on best practices for delivering therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained relationships with external vendors who provide products or services used by the therapy program.
  • Handled patient appointment scheduling for department and maintained office calendar.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
  • Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
  • Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
  • Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.

COTA/L

Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Geneseo, IL
06.2020 - Current
  • Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
  • Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans when necessary.
  • Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
  • Ensured a safe environment by utilizing infection control protocols.
  • Coordinated transition planning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back into the community setting.

Program Manager/ COTA/L

Select Rehabilitation
Silvis, IL
12.2020 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing patient outcomes.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
  • Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedules and patient outcomes
  • Managed external client and business partner relationships.
  • Assessed accurate and relevant information for fact-based decision making within proper discharge planning
  • Facilitated change management processes and supporting the organization through program transitions.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

COTA/L

Reliant Rehabilitation
Muscatine, IA
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
  • Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
  • Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
  • Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans when necessary.

COTA-L

Kindred Rehabcare
Aledo, IL
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities such as exercises and sensory integration techniques.
  • Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
  • Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans when necessary.
  • Ensured a safe environment by utilizing infection control protocols.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.
  • Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
  • Assisted in Managing therapy with two buildings when Program Manager was on vacation
  • Attended Medicare Meetings for two facilities when Program Manager was absent

CNA

Hope Creek Care Center
East Moline, IL
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Built rapport with Dementia patients

CNA

Heartland Care Center
Moline , IL
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Lead CNA on floor

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Ross College
Davenport
02-2018

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Scott Community College
Davenport
06-2012

High School Diploma -

Sherrard High School
Milan, IL
05-2010

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Service
  • Personnel Management
  • Team Development
  • Good Judgment
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Public Speaking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Program Leadership
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

IL: 057005024 IA: 093596

Accomplishments

  • I was brought to a facility as a Program Manager to give the therapy department a "new" start. I cleaned up past mistakes and gave a new light to the therapy department.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Manager/ COTA/L

Aegis Therapies
07.2024 - Current

Program Manager/ COTA/L

Select Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 06.2024

COTA/L

Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 01.2021

COTA/L

Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - Current

COTA-L

Kindred Rehabcare
10.2018 - 09.2020

CNA

Hope Creek Care Center
10.2016 - 09.2018

CNA

Heartland Care Center
10.2012 - 09.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Ross College

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Scott Community College

High School Diploma -

Sherrard High School

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