Sara Voges
Blue Stone Therapy
Bricelyn,MN
25
years of professional experience
Experienced rehabilitation director with expertise in patient care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance. Known for leading therapy teams, improving operations, and supporting better patient outcomes.
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation Services
3 Years 4 Months- Directed rehabilitation services operations, aligning daily workflows with patient care standards and facility goals.
- Coordinated physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to support consistent interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Scheduled and supervised therapy staffing to maintain coverage and service continuity.
- Monitored documentation accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements across rehab caseloads.
- Collaborated with clinical leaders to resolve care barriers and improve patient transition planning.
- Reviewed resident progress and adjusted service delivery to support functional outcomes and care quality.
- Implemented process improvements for referral management, treatment coordination, and departmental efficiency.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programs and treatments.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
Director of Rehab Services
7 Years- Directed rehab service operations, aligning therapy delivery with facility goals and regulatory requirements.
- Led multidisciplinary clinicians, coaching staff performance and supporting consistent patient care standards.
- Coordinated staffing schedules, balancing caseloads, productivity expectations, and patient coverage needs.
- Collaborated with facility leadership to address census trends, workflow gaps, and service priorities.
- Supported interdisciplinary communication across nursing, physicians, and therapy teams to advance patient recovery plans.
- Committed to ongoing professional development within the field of rehabilitation science; staying current on research trends, new treatments and technologies.
- Streamlined operational processes to reduce wait times and improve efficiency in service delivery.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
15 Years 4 Months- Developed programs appropriate to the needs of residents in the facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Championed patient-centered care principles, promoting empathy, compassion, and cultural competence within the department's daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to create seamless transitions for patients throughout their recovery journey.
- Created a culture of ongoing learning by providing regular continuing education opportunities for staff members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation practices and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Mentored and developed a high-performing team of therapists, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Developed interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care and service delivery.
- Enhanced staff productivity with streamlined processes and efficient resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Accounting - Accounting
Skills
Care coordination
Cross-functional collaboration
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Operational efficiency
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Customer service
Active listening
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Blue Stone Therapy
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Director of Rehab Services
Aegis Therapies
10.2016 - 10.2023Read More
Director of Rehabilitation Services
RehabCare, Kindred
06.2001 - 10.2016Read More
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare
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Riverland Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
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South Central Technical College
Accounting from Accounting
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