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Susan Hogeland

Bremen,AL

Summary

Seasoned Direct Care Coordinator with 26 years of experience in the same home caring for and treating patients. Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other interdisciplinary team to offer excellent medical, physical and social support and create seamless experience for patients and families. Developed trusting relationships with patients and families to decrease anxiety and stress while navigating the health system through their recovery.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Coordination

DVCR Winfield
Winfield, AL
01.2020 - Current

Ensure all documentation required by government and insurers is delivered timely as mandated.

  • Manages 72 hour meetings.
  • Management of all initial reviews, interim reviews and discharge reviews.
  • Collaborates with clinical team in the development and execution of care plan.
  • Ensures utilization of Dart Chart/Managed Care Logs.
  • Coordinates discharge planning and post-discharge communication with clinical team.
  • Determines need for non-coverage notification and coordinates the communication with patients/families/payers.
  • Ensures coordination with Therapy Services for insurance and diagnosis.
  • Assist in Admissions and Social Service backup.
  • Facilitates and ensures documentation review.

Director of Rehab Services

DVCR Winfield
Winfield, AL
05.2010 - 01.2020

Facilitated case management and therapist schedules.

  • Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
  • Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Facilitated performance reviews.
  • Managed finical commitments.
  • Facilitated and provided patient care.

COTA

Golden Living, Changed To DVCR
Winfield, AL
06.1989 - 11.2016
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Advocated for all patients' health, safety and rights.

COTA

Princeton Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
05.1997 - 05.1998
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in Phych settings.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

COTA

Mariner Health Care
Muscle Shoals, AL
05.1996 - 05.1997
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
05.2010

Associate of Science - COTA

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
05.1996

Skills

Clinical Supervision,

Interdisciplinary team meeting and collaboration

Family Education

Data Collection

Customer Service

Family Meetings

Discharge Planning

Discharge Follow up Management

Timeline

Direct Care Coordination

DVCR Winfield
01.2020 - Current

Director of Rehab Services

DVCR Winfield
05.2010 - 01.2020

COTA

Princeton Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.1998

COTA

Mariner Health Care
05.1996 - 05.1997

COTA

Golden Living, Changed To DVCR
06.1989 - 11.2016

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Belmont University

Associate of Science - COTA

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Susan Hogeland