Tina Baronas
South Hadley,MA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Specialist and Case Coordinator skilled in integrating clinical practice with community health initiatives. Developed specialized rehabilitation programs and assessed community needs to strengthen healthcare provider connections. Effective communicator and mentor, enhancing patient outcomes and team cohesion in high-pressure environments. Knowledgeable in Medicare and Medicaid auditing processes, with a strong ability to adapt and apply new knowledge swiftly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Pioneervalley Health and rehab
South Hadley, MA
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Combined 29 years of COTA clinical expertise with case management and marketing to bridge clinicians VNA and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharges and enhance home longevity.
- Strong communication skills to expand and develop programs.
- Identified community needs and specialized services to connect local healthcare providers.
COTA/L
Bear mountain
East Longmeadow, MA
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Clinical Program Development: Implementing specialized programs (e.g., fall prevention, cognitive therapy, or adaptive equipment.
- Ensured documentation met Medicare (Part A and B) and insurance standards, preventing denials.
- Supported rehabilitation team leadership to improve overall program effectiveness.
- Assisted staff therapists with difficult discharges and complex patient goals, facilitating smoother transitions.
- Monitored therapist minutes to maintain efficiency targets while supporting team well-being.
- Coordinated therapist schedules and patient evaluations to guarantee attendance at therapy sessions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
- Treating therapist per OTR evaluation at 85% productivity
COTA/L
Overlook VNA
Sunderland, MA
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Identified safety hazards and subtle cognitive declines in clients, enabling timely interventions that enhance client well-being.
- Applied therapeutic use of self to effectively motivate resistant clients and support overwhelmed caregivers.
- Created therapeutic interventions using household items, promoting client engagement and resourcefulness in therapy.
- Efficiency in Documentation: developed a shorthand for functional progress that clearly communicates the "medical necessity" OTRs and insurance payers look for.
Education
Science - occupational therapy
Greenfield Community Collage
Greenfield, MA12-1997
Skills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Pediatric therapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Mobility assessment
- Care plans
- Working with geriatric patients
- Dementia Care
- Program Development
- Case Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Home visits
- ACP certified
Certification
- Notary in MA, 06/01/25, 06/30/32
- CPR, 02/01/26, 02/28/28
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- CPR Certification
- COTA
Languages
English
Affiliations
Volenteer South Hadley Senior Center
Timeline
COTA/L
Pioneervalley Health and rehab
05.2024 - 03.2026
COTA/L
Bear mountain
09.2021 - 02.2025
COTA/L
Overlook VNA
03.2017 - 08.2019
Science - occupational therapy
Greenfield Community Collage