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Effectively present and communicate knowledge and education to students enrolled inOrthopedic & Neurological Concepts through a distance education model.Provide remote and online clinical instruction; mentor students while fostering a dynamiclearning environment for students actively learning orthopedic and neurological concepts.

- Designed, implemented, & instructed students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program curriculum for the following courses: Developmental Psychology, Kinesiology, Neurological Disorders, Physical Dysfunctions, Pre-Clinical Practicum, Group Dynamics, & Level I & Level II Fieldwork Experiences, & all Lab-Based & Simulated Learning.- Maintained technological proficiency through the use of various LMS systems for student communication, assignments, testing, feedback, & grading.- Developed, obtained, managed, & monitored all clinical affiliation site agreements & networking relationships to ensure OTA program compliance with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) AAS OTA program for both educational & fieldwork objective requirements.- Incorporated on-site facility visits to ensure quality instructional efforts & feedback were provided by both student & fieldwork educator to enhance student learning outcomes & clinical experiences.- Advocate for both the OTA profession & institutional program through community engagement & clinical networking to ensure all educational opportunities meet the OTA program objectives, licensure & certification regulations & requirements, & accreditation standards in the state of South Carolina.- Designed all instructional materials for the AAS OTA program curriculum that provided students with current evidence-based practice resources & methods to meet educational objectives corresponding to 166 outlined ACOTE accreditation standards; implemented and assessed effectiveness of instructional materials provided; Accreditation granted, August 2023.- Implemented, instructed, & exposed students to all self-designed instructional materials; modified content material to support the unique learning styles & requirements of students.

- Contacted prospects, managed the full sales lifecycle from initial lead intake, consultations, & answering healthcare service feature questions, as the designated point of contact for all accounts.- Prepared & executed face to face & or telehealth meetings with prospective consumers.- Follow-up opportunities & outcomes were self-reported to the company CEO & COO directly.

- Attended interdisciplinary daily trauma meetings with numerous specialized surgeons,nurses, & directors to provide verbal report of patient progression, discharge dispositions, & reviewing the concerns & or needs of current medical management throughout the inpatient length of stay.- Acted as Lead Trauma COTA for both Orthopedic & Neurological Trauma units in Level II Trauma acute-care hospital setting; managed regulatory requirements, patient care, & operational performance while providing consistent daily communication with both the interdisciplinary team- including neuro, general trauma, orthopedic trauma, & cardiothoracic surgeons.- Created & presented multiple presentations for onboarding educational requirements, including in-services to current employees and new employees in the acute & critical care settings for both neurological and orthopedic trauma populations; target audience included but was not limited to surgeons, nursing , PT/OT, radiology, respiratory, & students while simultaneously meeting & or surpassing daily metrics of 16 billable units of service.

- Facilitated treatment planning & interventions based on OTR clinical evaluation.Performed administrative tasks, organized therapy schedules, recruited staffing needs,& coordinated therapists to maintain daily productivity measures assigned by executive staff of the facility.- Executed & managed entire interview process for potential new employees from the beginning to end.- Supervised rehabilitation aides & attended meetings regarding facility needs, patient care & or concerns, as well as advocated for appropriate & safe patient discharge plans.- Managed financial analysis & digital reporting for facility reimbursement of services; responsible for monitoring financial performance & meeting financial goals.- Established & executed quality improvement initiatives to facilitate departmental needs & effectiveness.

- Worked as the sole COTA responsible for the acute & critical care orthopedic trauma,neurological trauma, & neurosurgical floors; personally requested by attending physicians for my advanced clinical skill level & intervention strategies; versatile therapy practitioner by customizing treatment interventions for multiple patient diagnoses based on daily caseload assignments.- Maintained & exceeded 85% daily productivity & billable units by effectively managing & prioritizing patient & facility needs.- Evaluated & recorded patient progression through EHR clinical documentation systems; planned & executed intervention techniques to incorporate compensatory techniques to advance patient independence; formulated best practices to create a tailored, results-driven approach for each individual patient.- Attended clinical inservices at #1 Nationally Ranked Teaching Hospital in the U.S. to remain current with modern day evidence-based clinical practice skills.- Mentored & educated assigned Level I & II OTA fieldwork students through hands-on experience with orthopedics, neurosurgery, & cardiology populations to assist facilitate clinical requirements for eligibility & preparation of the National Boards Certification Exam.- Provided written & verbal evaluations on compliance & operational performance metrics to meet individual school objectives; 100% student pass rate with provided instruction and feedback.

- Embraced & endorsed corporate business strategies; helped to maximize productivity & maintain quality patient experiences & care through professional & ethical healthcare practice standards.- Provided dedicated, patient centered care to incorporate compensatory techniques, facilitate independence, & ultimately provide a safe discharge plan when therapy services were maximized through patient progress & no longer deemed medically necessary.- Attended & advocated for assigned patients through interdisciplinary team meetings; resulted in consistent professional satisfactory feedback from patients, staff, directors, & patient families.