
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist and Skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator at Optum. Expert in case management and patient advocacy, successfully enhancing patient outcomes through effective discharge planning and community resource coordination. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring adherence to best practices in rehabilitation and care.
Using my skills and knowledge as an Occupational therapist to manage members in skilled nursing facilities, adhering to CMS guidelines for skilled services to be covered under their health plan.
Collaborate with members/families that have UHC and Humana insurances, and are receiving skilled services, such as therapy and/or Nursing in a Nursing facility. I assist with community resources as well as assisting with safe discharge planning.
Case management
Documentation
Patient education
Organizational skills
Patient advocacy
Documentation proficiency
Certified Lymphedema Therapist