VP of Rehab
Resume:
Jamie Lee Lawler
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Career Objective: To obtain a position that utilizes my expertise in the field of Rehabilitation Services as well as my extensive knowledge of medical reimbursement systems, healthcare compliance, program development and clinical training to its fullest capacity.
Employment History
Home Health Therapy Outcome Coordinator: United Rehab Home Health Care, March 2011 to present
• Evaluate and treat patients in their home setting.
• Knowledge in OASiS documentation and the 13th and 19th and 30 day re-evaluations
• Good communication skills with timely, evidence based documentation.
• Assist staff with educational training and quality assurance.
Director of Operations: Select Medical Rehabilitation Services 2002-March 2011
• Management of Rehab Services in CCRC’s in to different PA counties including: In Patient Acute Rehab, LTC, Out- Patient and Home Healthcare Services.
• Program Development and implementation to masses through a multitude of presentation and training regimes; WebEx training, Power points, Conferences calls, Continuing Education Certifications/Presentations.
• Efficient in a number of therapy computerized documentation and billing systems, Casamba, ECS, GiftRap/Rehab Optima and American Health Tech.
• Documentation and Clinical Auditing to ensure solid clinical outcomes and proper delivery of patient care.
• Extensive training and experience with ADR and Denial process with a positive tract record of reversal of denials.
• Providing Skilled Therapy Services in Skilled Nursing Centers, Assisted Living Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Home Healthcare, Hospitals and School Systems throughout the United States
• Direct supervision of Regional Directors, Director of Rehab, Clinical Support staff and a workforce of licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist and support staff of 600+ employees.
• Responsible for the development and management on an Annual, Revenue budget and a healthy EBITDA margin of 20% or more
• Extensive knowledge of all SNF reimbursement insurances.
• Ability to implement a strong Medicare/Managed Care and Private Insurance Rehabilitation Program.
• Development, of Compliance Protocol and WebEx online training for all staff.
• ADR and Denial tracking, management and rebuttal management.
• RAC and annual survey audit preparedness
• Recruiting and Retention on staff with a history a less then, 5% open position rate across 6 states and over 50 facilities.
Director of Rehabilitation: St Barnabas Healthcare Services, 1999-2002
Management of Rehab Services in CCRC’s in to different PA counties including: In Patient Acute Rehab, LTC, Out- Patient and Home Healthcare Services
• Direct supervision of 20 rehab service professionals
• Budget preparation for the Rehab department.
• Increased In-House revenue by 6M annually in comparison to contract therapy services.
• Department Revenue growth in 3 years from 10,000/mo to 200,000mo.
Regional Vice President: Genesis Eldercare Southeast Division 1992-1999
• Management of Rehab Services in Florida and North Carolina
• Recruitment on therapist and marketing through CEU offering
• Business Development resulting in new contracts to provide rehab services
• Reimbursement enhancement and Part B program development and education
Director on Rehab: East Ohio Regional Hospital 1990-1992
• Director of In-patient and Out-patient Rehab Services
• 120 bed skilled nursing center
Regional Director of the State of Florida: ProRehab/Communicare 1988-1990
• Director of In-Patient and Out-Patient Rehab Services
• Secured multiple skilled therapy contracts through marketing and networking within the Florida healthcare arena.
Staff Therapist: Winter Park Memorial Hospital
• Physical Therapy Patient Care, evaluation and treatment plan of care
• Work capacity assessment and treatment plan of care development.
Awards:
• SMRS Above and Beyond Award 2007 and 2008
• SMRS Million Dollar EBITDA award 2005 through 2008
• SMRS Best Overall Outcomes 2004,2005,2006
• SMRS Best Rug Distribution 2004 through 2010
• SMRS Strongest B Utilization 2004 through 2009
• Vendor of the Year Delta Healthcare 2004
Memberships:
• Georgia Healthcare Association
• Florida Healthcare Association
• Tennessee Healthcare Association
• North Caroline Healthcare Association
Education:
• Post Baccalaureate Degree in Physical Therapy, Ohio University, Athens Ohio 1987
• Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Physiology/Zoology, Ohio University, Athens Ohio 1987.
Continuing Education:
• Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia
• Certified Personal Athletic Trainer
• Communicating with the Cognitively Impaired
• ACP Certified on all Modalities
Licenses:
• Active PT Licenses in GA and FL
• Inactive in NC, WV and PA
References Upon Request
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