Sarah Gracely
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Clinical Informatics Analyst Data-Driven Outcomes / Relationship Building / Leadership Meticulous Clinical Informatics Specialist adept at the development and implementation of information systems improvements demonstrated over 8 years of industry performance. Well-versed in driving patient care quality and optimizing workflow processes to foster efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinate care, scheduling, and program development for rehab team
- Therapy representative and member of multidisciplinary team team meets
- Participated in chart reviews for optimal audits and outcomes
- Network with varying rehab facilities in local area to promote increased referral sources with positive relationships across the continuum of care
- Lead QUAPI meetings to improve overall client outcomes with satisfaction surveys improved from 50 to 84% compliance.
HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
BAYADA HOME CARE
02.2020 - Current
- Establish and carry out evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharged in the home care setting including in home and assisted living communities
- Transfer care to primary therapist following case with all appropriate and relevant information to ensure a smooth transition between providers
- Train all new employees in data entry, documentation system, and proper protocol for all procedures.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
NEW EASTWOOD
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Monitored patients progress through daily, weekly, and monthly documentation to ensure optimal outcomes
- Created therapy treatment plans to assist patients with varying conditions in the SNF setting
- Performed training in anticipation of patients' return to independence for all necessary tasks including caregiver education and involvement
- Communicated with interdisciplinary therapy team regarding patient progress and ongoing, updated needs
- Transitioned all staff to new documentation system with education, training, and serve as primary representative to field all data and documentation concerns.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PRO MEDICA/MANOAR CARE
09.2015 - 01.2023
- Conducted evaluations on an as needed basis to establish plan of care of incoming patients
- Established meaningful, unique goals with clients to determine appropriate plan of care
- Lead multiple in-services for gold-standard and evidence-based care to establish optimal satisfaction rating and outcome measures
- Served as primary leader for all documentation and data entry to ensure accurate, streamlined information.
Education
MBA -
Alvernia University
Reading, PA07.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alvernia University
Reading, PA08.2015
Skills
- Presentations
- Cross-Functional Team Building
- Patient Advocacy
- Program Development & Management
- Process & Quality Improvement
- Training & Mentoring
- Outcome Measures
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Documentation Review
- Leadership & Management
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- New Jersey Board Certified Physical Therapist, 2015, Present
- Pennsylvania Board Certified Physical Therapist, 2015, Present
Affiliations
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (Geriatric Care Section)
- Member of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
Presentations
- Reliant Rehab - New Eastwood, 06/01/21, Scapular Winging and Rehab Implications, D. Ward, MD, S. Gracely, MS, OTR/L
- Lehigh Valley Health Network: Fleming Memory Center Conference for Dementia Caregivers, 08/01/18, Home safety and modifications for the caregiver of dementia, S. Gracely MS, OTR/L
- American Occupational Therapy Association: Poster presentation, 04/01/16, The impact of mentoring on self-perceived preparedness for level II fieldwork, K. Cameron, MSOTR/L, K. Bramley, C. Dalton, S. Ford, S. Gracely
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association: Short-course, 09/01/15, The impact of mentoring on self-perceived preparedness for level II fieldwork, K. Cameron, MSOTR/L, K. Bramley, C. Dalton, S. Ford, S. Gracely
Personal Information
Title: MS, OTR/L. MBA
Timeline
HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE
03.2023 - Current
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
NEW EASTWOOD
03.2020 - 12.2023
HOME CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
BAYADA HOME CARE
02.2020 - Current
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PRO MEDICA/MANOAR CARE
09.2015 - 01.2023
MBA -
Alvernia University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Alvernia University
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