Stefanie Sorrentino, MOTR/L
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Goal-directed, results-oriented professional with over eleven years of experience in the healthcare industry with a strong clinical, client-centered background. A self-motivated, energetic, and highly efficient individual. Professional and articulate in both presentation and documentation skills. Passionate about educating others, working with an interdisciplinary team, and effectively transitioning patients to a discharge destination for optimal recovery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Liaison
BJC Healthcare-Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Proficient at identifying potential patients for an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility and presenting to medical director for acceptance.
- Fostering connections with patients and their families to facilitate a smooth transition from the acute care setting to rehabilitation.
- Collaborating with various disciplines such as case management, physicians, and therapy teams to advocate for and enhance support for potential candidates.
- Securing timely authorizations from insurance providers.
- Expertly completing and submitting IRF-PAI documentation for admitted rehab patients.
Occupational Therapist
BJC Healthcare- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
09.2012 - 02.2022
- Compassionately provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities and functional mobility in an IRF setting.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to ensure safe discharge destinations for individual patients.
- Provided effective education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, various equipment, and available resources for transition from rehab to home.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rockhurst University
Kansas City05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.2011
Skills
- Experienced in customer service, patient education, and advocation
- Strong inpatient rehabilitation background with expert knowledge regarding processes and prognoses
- Provide professional mentoring for IRF therapy team members
- Effectively sustained strong relationships with case management and nursing staff through continued collaboration
- Proficient in EPIC navigation and documentation as well as various insurance authorization and referral based systems
Accomplishments
- MBMC Clinical Ladder Professional Development Recipient 2014-2022: Level 2
Certification
- Stroke Recovery Rehabilitation Specialist: PESI
- Visual Rehab Specialist: PESI
Timeline
Rehab Liaison
BJC Healthcare-Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
BJC Healthcare- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
09.2012 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rockhurst University
- Stroke Recovery Rehabilitation Specialist: PESI
- Visual Rehab Specialist: PESI
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