Zachary Houle
MOBILE,Alabama
Summary
Individual who has a wealth of knowledge with the diverse needs of patients and caseload. Able to develop targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 9 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Applicant has experience with multiple EMR systems and how to navigate, document and operate systems for multiple years. Extensive knowledge in diagnosis codes (ICD 10), CPT codes, health insurance, roles of multiple health practitioners in the field of medicine in the Inpatient, Acute and Outpatient setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
07.2016 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed caseload of 12-14 patients per day with highest patients visits in outpatient clinic amongst therapist for nearly all of 2022-2024.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Operated Cerner Ambulatory EMR and VA skilled nursing facility while employed by Summit Rehab.
Occupational Therapist
USA Medical Center And Outpatient Therapy Clinic
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Used Hospital based EMR systems to document patients care and progress.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Professional Health Management
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2014
Skills
Clinical reasoning
Medical Records Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Intervention Planning
Goal setting experience
Therapeutic Techniques
Document Management
Adaptive equipment knowledge
Resource Utilization
Documentation skills
Clinical Training
Data Analysis
Certification
- Certified Hand Therapist, Encore Rehabilitation - 2019
Additional Information
Interested in a career change to utilize my skills as a medical practitioner to help other healthcare providers transition and learn EMR systems. I wish to help improve healthcare providers transition and utilization of data-driven tools and insights that deliver workflow efficiencies
Timeline
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
07.2016 - Current
Occupational Therapist
USA Medical Center And Outpatient Therapy Clinic
04.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Professional Health Management
University of South Alabama
- Certified Hand Therapist, Encore Rehabilitation - 2019
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