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Tabitha Payton-Wood

Salem,Oregon

Summary

Practiced Director of Rehabilitation and adjunct instructor oversees day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for individuals seeking position as a LTSS Policy Analyst. Offering 24 years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in long-term care facilities. Background in clinical therapy services and healthcare management focused on CMS policy compliance for safe and optimal environment for patient cares in skilled nursing facility settings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant, Adjunct Instructor

College Of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
08.2019 - Current
  • Pedagogical lecture for first year physical therapy assistant students
  • Reviewed and promoted academic policies with students to ensure optimal comprehension for improved leaning and student performance
  • Managing course syllabus for department and college academic compliance
  • Developing and presenting weekly lecture materials
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation
Salem, Oregon
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
  • Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
  • Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Provided recommendations for patient discharge planning for successful transition to home or care facilities.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Inpatient Clinic Director

Mountain Land Rehabilitation (ID State Veteran SNF
Boise, ID
02.2008 - 02.2022
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
  • Extensive clinical experience in outpatient, acute cares, geriatric rehabilitation services and home safety visits
  • Managed daily care coordination for 25 Residents receiving therapy services
  • Company policy in-services to ensure employee comprehension and review
  • In depth chart reviewer for optimal reimbursement and skilled documentation
  • Coordinate DME requisitions with Boise VA and community resources
  • Excellent collaborative skills with multi-discipline rehabilitation disciplines
  • Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality




Physical Therapist Assistant, Department Manager

Mountain Home Physical Therapy
02.2002 - 02.2008
  • Manage inpatient and outpatient staff daily clinical operations
  • Managed departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for optimal clinical outcomes
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet patient needs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Goldsboro Physical Therapy
Goldsboro, NC
05.1996 - 04.2000


  • Education in-service coordinator for multi-discipline therapy department
  • Daily wound care, pediatric and adult outpatient therapy
  • Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.

Education

Master of Arts - Aging Services Management

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
03.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
05.1996

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Analyze and review data
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Risk Management
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Technical Writing Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Persuasive Writing

Certification

  • BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers (expires on March 20, 2023)
  • Pending Fall Prevention Specialist Certification from PESI

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association

Timeline

Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 07.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant, Adjunct Instructor

College Of Western Idaho
08.2019 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant, Inpatient Clinic Director

Mountain Land Rehabilitation (ID State Veteran SNF
02.2008 - 02.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant, Department Manager

Mountain Home Physical Therapy
02.2002 - 02.2008

Physical Therapist Assistant

Goldsboro Physical Therapy
05.1996 - 04.2000

Master of Arts - Aging Services Management

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology

Ashford University

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Nash Community College

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