Kate Cordes, Otr Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

• Review clinical information for SNF authorizations including prospective, concurrent, retrospective, expedited authorization requests, and direct admits from home health or physician office
• Coordinate peer to peer reviews with naviHealth Medical Directors
• Explain approval and denial information to requesters/facilities
• Participate in PSC rounds biweekly meeting

Denver, Colorado

• Develop treatment plans with client-centered goals that are aimed at achieving independence with ADLs/IADLs, reducing falls, and implementing home modifications to maximize patient safety
• Proficient in OASIS assessment documentation and able to utilize assessments to demonstrate patient progress over a home health episode
• Supervisor of home health aides involving coordination between interdisciplinary team members
• Quality committee member; perform monthly chart audits to provide peers with feedback, education, and suggestions on how to improve charting skills

Bala Cynwyd, PA

• Developed client-centered goals in order to achieve optimum independence and safety within the home for patients
• Maintained caseload of 5-6 patient visits daily within Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties
• Interacted with patients ranging from young adulthood to geriatrics with various diagnoses including orthopedic surgery, cardiopulmonary disease, neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, and cancer
• Skilled user and trained supervisor of EPIC electronic medical record system
• Fieldwork supervisor for Level I and Level II occupational therapy students
• STEADI and MAS (Modified Ashworth Scale) committee member; educated and assessed a portion of PCAH therapy staff on qualifiers

Bala Cynwyd, PA

• Evaluated and treated patients with an array of diagnoses in North Philadelphia and Delaware County
• Utilized Roadnotes electronic medical record to complete required documentation for patients
• Provided patient and caregiver training for use of adaptive devices, durable medical equipment, and environmental modifications in the home

Honey Brook, PA

• Managed full caseload of 7-9 patients per day under supervision.
• Completed evaluation forms, progress notes, discharge notes, and recertification’s under supervision.
• Experience in sub-acute rehab, long-term care, assisted living apartments, and outpatient care including home safety assessments, power wheelchair training and assessments.
• Working knowledge of Functional G Codes and RUG levels.
• Experience with CASAMBA.
• Staff and family training for positioning, splinting, and restorative nursing.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Successfully achieved and exceeded academic goals for each student’s individualized education plan
• Designed and implemented daily group activities that incorporated cognitive, motor, and sensory skills

Philadelphia, PA

• Administered, scored, and interpreted sensory, motor, and cognitive assessments to one client with a progressive neurological disorder
• Implemented evidenced-based interventions and measured goal performance

Philadelphia, PA

• Administered the Sensory Profile School Companion and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales assessments to one individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote participation and occupational performance in the school environment.
• Co-authored a group protocol for a sensory box resource station.

Berlin, New Jersey

• Designed and implemented programming for individuals with development, physical, and psychological impairments.
• Led group activities that incorporated cognitive, motor, and sensory skills.

Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted teacher with classroom activities and routines
• Led group activities that promoted motor coordination and executive functioning skills

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Transported patients to and from therapy gym
• Filed patient charts and assisted with daily scheduling for patients in therapy
• Assisted with treatment plans among various disciplines including OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, and RNs

Plymouth Meeting, PA

• Guarded two separate pools, 6 days a week for 8 hour shifts
• Overlooked staff and coordinated staffing schedules for two separate pools

University Park, PA

• Recorded lecture notes for students with disabilities

Conshohocken

• Contributed to different aspects of summer basketball camps for children ages 10-13 including marketing, staffing, and supervision
• Recruited campers by targeting specific marketing lists and phoning potential participants
• Promoted sportsmanship and team work, provided socio-emotional support to campers

Philadelphia

• Created lesson plans for inner-city schools, students aged K-5th grade
• Visited inner-city schools and taught lesson plans twice a week
• Developed public speaking and teaching skills

Master'S Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Student of Occupational Therapy Association, Applied Research: Autism and Museum Research Project

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, General, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Fraternity, Health and Human Development Honor Society, THON Chair and dancer participant for Chi.