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Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater New York City Area

Worked with geriatric and adult population on various medical diagnoses such as, but not limited to, Neuromuscular disorders (Cerebrovascular Accident, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy), Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic conditions (Fractures, Hip/Knee/Lower Back Surgery). Ensured consistency of treatment and balance in staffing-productivity ratio through daily analysis of therapist-patient schedule. Peformed patient screens and evaluations. Performed Falls Risk Assessments and formulated interventions to prevent falls. Ensured quality of individualized treatment interventions provided by the PT assistants and Rehab Aides. Assessed overall physical and ADL functioning to accurately answer the MDS. Assigned proper therapy minutes to increase Rehab reimbursements for the Case Mix Index. Perfomed compliance analysis on proper billing. Participated in holding Utilization Review meetings for Medicare. Maintained good communications with the MDS coordinator, Director of Nursing to increase the nursing home's reimbursement rates. Assisted in planning and implementing creative means of nursing rehabilitation (Floor Ambulation, Range of Motion, Splinting, Toileting and Feeding Programs) to ensure maintainance of the patients' maximum level of functional independence. Attended Care Plan Meetings with the interdisciplinary team and patient family. Perfomed in-service training to patients and caregiver staff to facilitate optimal functional carry-over. Executed discharge planning meeting with therapists. Advocated for patients to have ample days of rehabilitation with HMO and MLTC insurances to prevent early cut of coverage when medically necessary.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Reviews therapy charts and documentations in preparation for the Annual Department of Health Survey and CMI-Audit. Communicates results with the Director of Rehabilitation and provides feedback of findings to the therapists.

Greater New York City Area

Bachelor'S Of Science, Physical Therapy/Therapist

Foreign Credentialing Committee for Physical Therapy declared college education to be equivalent to a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Elementary And High School Graduate