Sarah Weigel, OTR MOT, MHA
New Caney
Summary
Healthcare leader with over 16+ years of successful experience in program development and management services. Recognized for performance excellence and contributions to success in quality services and performance outcomes. Strengths in communication and operational management backed by training in Occupational Therapy and leadership experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Acute Therapy Services
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
07.2021 - Current
- Oversight of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services with 50+ employees.
- Collaborated and interacted with physicians and nursing management regarding throughput, operational matters and quality care incentives.
- Developed therapy financial strategies by estimating, forecasting and anticipating requirements, trends and variances.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Therapy program development: Baby Friendly Level III NICU Therapy program, PT wound care, Therapy Skills Fair, Mobility and Falls Initiative, Joint Replacement, Bariatric Outpatient, and Trauma Level II Therapy Program.
- Committee Development for Multidisciplinary Trach Committee and Therapy Shared Governance.
Manager of Rehabilitative Services
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
11.2013 - 07.2021
- Developed team communications, information for Inpatient Rehabilitation/ Acute Care meetings for therapists/nursing staff
- Direct collaboration with Trauma Services, NICU Baby Friendly Preparation, Bariatric Program, Joint Replacement Center, Comprehensive Stoke Services to provide therapeutic services.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in Nationally recognized patient outcomes by UDS, employee engagement results, top Press Ganey results and internal customer satisfaction results.
- Increased customer satisfaction by improving collaborative teamwork for department training and communication strategies.
- Direct oversight 70+ therapists with a dotted line to Rehab nursing services.
Director of Rehabilitative Services
Consonus Healthcare
04.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys, hiring.
- Resolved customer relation problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Oversight of 5 customer facilities in 2 states with 40+ direct employees to provide therapeutic services, establish customer communication and program development.
- Designed new and revised program processes in order to improve customer satisfaction and develop evidence based practices.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2024
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2003
Skills
- Office systems management
- Managerial finance
- Profit optimization
- Project manager supervision
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excel
- Quality program design
- Patient safety and outcome
- Mitigation of future issues
- Hiring proficiency
- Knowledge of quality systems
- Scheduling proficiency
- Current Texas state licensure with Texas state Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Current certification with National Board Of Occupational Therapy with Earned Badge in Leadership and Management Training
Additional Information
American College of Healthcare Executives - Member since 2020
Elected To Special Advisory Board for HCA Hospital Services
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Basic Certificate 2022
Timeline
Director of Acute Therapy Services
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
07.2021 - Current
Manager of Rehabilitative Services
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
11.2013 - 07.2021
Director of Rehabilitative Services
Consonus Healthcare
04.2007 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Washington University
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