MARIE D. READY, COTA/L

**** ******* ****

Waldorf, MD 20602

301-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Therapy Assistant offering 20+ years of rehab services to various demographics in patient care providing high volume patient care in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Strong knowledge base and expertise managing and coordinating comprehensive transition plans and programs, managing, and collaborating closely with Program Managers and establishing relationships to expand employment and internship opportunities.

Areas of Expertise:

Federal Regulations

Program Development

Financial Management

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Healthcare Finance

Training and Development

Policy Implementation

Principles of Accounting I

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Micro/Macro Economics

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

COTA/L in Maryland License #A02447 (Exp. 6/30/2025)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Specialization in Health Services Administration Management

American InterContinental University (AIU)

Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Wayne County Community College Detroit, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CommuniCare Rehabilitation June 2021-present

7420 Forestville Rd.

Forestville, MD

Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Genesis Rehab Nov2020-May 2021

4140 Old Washington Rd

Waldorf, MD 20602

Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT/PRN)

Provide skilled therapy in skilled nursing facility according to evaluation by primary therapist. Read patient chart for background information and kept with treatment plan. Communicate with rehab staff and nursing staff as needed in relation to patient care. Complete patient documentation using Rehab Optima (ROX) program. Covered 2 locations Waldorf Center in Waldorf, MD and LaPlata Genesis as needed.

Reliable Health Care Services Alexandria VA

820 Gibbon Street April 2020-Oct 2020

Executive Office Administrator/ Manager (PRN/Weekends)

40hr/week

As the Executive Office Administrator for Reliable Healthcare Services my duties are but not limited to assuming oversight/ lead with accreditation activities for Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) in order to service Medicare clients, assisting with various HR functions such as applications, interviews, background checks, and reference checks, along with the normal day to day running of the office by providing administrative support for senior managers/stakeholders, which include coordinating calendars; arranging travel; and creating reports, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and board meeting minutes. My daily responsibilities are as follows :

Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate departments or individuals

Respond to inquiries in person, via telephone or email

Develop and implement office procedures

Maintain general company record systems to uphold accurate files

Compose letters, memos and emails

Screen documents, book meeting rooms, set up conference calls and take messages

Perform administrative tasks, including filing and photocopying

Receives and controls incoming mail and correspondence for the Office, routing items as appropriate and attaching documents or notes to incoming mail so that the recipient has all pertinent information at hand.

Acts as an administrative liaison with other business offices in such areas as purchasing, technology, safety, ergonomics, facilities, and security, requesting services as necessary and following up on their resolution.

Serves as a time and attendance timekeeper for the Office.

Follow up with department leads to ensure timely completion of set tasks to meet overall goal(s) in preparation for site visit from accrediting agency.

Ensure client and personnel files are within regulation.

As the liaison between client and employee I create needed policies and procedures for operations and during client/employee appointments.

Sage Point Rehabilitation November 2019-August 2020

10200 La Plata Rd

La Plata, MD 20646

Full time

Provide rehab services as prescribed on initial evaluation via ADL retraining, upper body strengthening, endurance training and home management. Services provided to improve patient independence when returning to home environment. Safety instilled by teaching alternative ways of performing selfcare tasks while maintaining current precautions. Patient encouraged to perform selfcare activities with therapist while obtaining feedback and given alternative ways of accomplishing the same goals. Discuss progress daily with evaluating therapist and grading goals to help patient reach optimum level of independence. Complete daily notes and assist with completing progress notes. Use 2 modes of rehab 1:1 and group up to 1:4. Group therapy encompasses home management skills such as cooking, washing dishes and light house keeping, bed making and laundry ; strength training group encompasses upper body exercises using weights, Thera-band, Thera-ball and other upper body strengthening equipment; lastly endurance training and standing, this group encompasses dynamic standing activities while reaching at shoulder level and below using a 2 or 4 wheeled walker as support if needed. Attended care plan meetings providing patient updates to family members and MDS coordinator and provide potential discharge dates based upon patient progress in rehab.

Contract Therapist with National Staffing August 2019-November 2019

603 6th ST NW

Winter Haven, Fl 33881

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Supervisor Lauren Kern 703-***-****

Full time

Assigned to Patuxent Rehabilitation Center provided rehab services as directed by evaluation completed by OTR. Managed high volume caseload requiring working along side of GNAs, nurses and other rehab staff. Provided ADL retraining, Upper body strengthening with focus on coordination and fine motor dexterity. Completed daily notes and assisted with completion of progress notes via conversation with evaluating therapist. Attended care plan meetings providing patient updates to family members and MDS coordinator. Provided potential discharge dates based upon patient progress in rehab. Provided administrative duties as required printing out therapist schedules and looking up previous patient care notes with other disciplines, provided reports /notes needed for services outside the facility. Practiced HIPPA laws in all areas of communication.

Home Call Homecare Agency March 2017-August 2019

50 Post office Rd

Waldorf, Md 20602

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Field Supervisor: Marcia Rosebrock, OTR 419-***-****

PT/PRN

Current full-time position providing Occupational Therapy in patients’ home. Following the care plan set forth by the therapist upon evaluation. Obtain and record patient vitals at onset of session. Communicate with staff and patient doctor’s office concerning any alerts with vitals and at as patient advocate when needed. Educate patient, family, and caregivers on use of Adaptive Equipment and or safety awareness. Complete daily documentation of visits. Attend weekly meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for discharge with all disciplines.

Genesis Rehab (Current PRN) March 2017- July 2020

4140 Old Washington Rd

Waldorf, MD 20602

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Director Tammie 240-***-****

Flex hours PRN

Provide skilled therapy in skilled nursing facility on an as needed basis. Communicate with rehab staff and nursing staff as needed in relation to patient care. Complete patient documentation using Rehab Optima (ROX) program. Cover 2 locations Waldorf Center in Waldorf, MD and Bradford Nursing Facility in Clinton, MD

Rehab Care (Residences of Thomas (Circle) Nov 2015-Mar 2017

1330 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington DC 20005

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Manager: Martha Deale, OTR

Full time

Provide skilled therapy in a continuum of care facility from Independent Living to skilled nursing. Implemented programs developed by the Occupational Therapist in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Provided patient and family education as well as participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss and plan patient progress and discharge. Completed daily notes with use of tablet on Cassamba software.

Allegiant Health Services (Contract COTA/L) June 2015- Nov 2015

1750 W Broadway St #219, Oviedo, FL 32765

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Staffing Agent: Brannon Goines 321-***-****

Full time

Contract Therapist

Provide therapy in various settings as provided by Contract Company. Following evaluation and goals set by OTR and writing daily notes showing progress or lack of progress and why. Make recommendations for additional treatment sessions and or equipment patient may need when getting ready to go home. Communicate with multidisciplinary team on patient progress and recommended discharge date. Attend care plan meetings to discuss patient progress with family members.

Aegis Healthcare April 2015-June 2015

Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center

1380 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Floating Rehab Manager: Sylvia 202-***-****

Full time

Managed case load of 8-10 patients. Provided daily documentation of therapy sessions, attend care plans, discussed patient discharge plan with other disciplines, and discussed patient progress with family members, close communication with nursing staff.

Ergo Solutions Jan 2015-Mar 2015 Transitions Healthcare Capitol City

2425 25th St. SE Washington, DC 20020

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Manager: Chad Malone 202-***-****

Full time

Provided /managed daily treatments of 8-10 patients, completed daily documentation of patient care, ordered DME as needed for patients, provided training for new staff, communicated with MDS coordinator weekly to verify correct RUG levels. Communicated with nursing staff and PT staff as it related to patient care and plan for discharge.

Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital April 2013-Nov 2015

Washington Hospital Center (Acute Care) PRN

110 Irving Street Washington DC

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Manager: Dipika Mangal 855-***-****

PRN staff (weekends and holidays)

Responsible for following prescribed treatment plan as ordered by Occupational Therapist while providing direct occupational therapy services to patients such as treatment, training and equipment recommendations, safety techniques for transfers. Evaluate patient progress, document treatment sessions in med-connect and report to supervising therapist any recommended changes or differences noted during treatments. Perform electronic

chart reviews as well as physical charts in the units. Discuss patient status with nursing staff prior to contact with patient. Discuss any notable changes with patient post treatment session to nurse. When applicable also discuss discharge recommendations such as location and or equipment needs with surgeon/specialty doctor or on call staff.

Carry 10-12 patient treatment load

Work in the rehab gym assessing safety, strength, and endurance for independence with ADL’s

Make recommendations for discharge planning and DME’s and goals

Discuss plan with interdisciplinary team (Ortho, PT, OT, Nursing, Social Work, Neuro)

Document treatments in a timely manner giving accurate account of patient status based upon treatment session given

Fort Belvoir Army Community Service (ACS)

9800 Belvoir Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 Mar 2014-Jan 2015 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Social Services Representative

Supervisor Tammye Braddy 703-***-****

Full time

Responsible for ongoing case management services to assess service and family member needs, identifying, coordinating, and obtaining a variety of resources for Army service members and their families who have been diagnosed with physical, developmental, emotional, or intellectual delays. Follow-through with treatment recommendations, or to provide additional resource referrals Became subject matter expert in Respite Care for both processing a family request for Respite Care and processing healthcare workers who want to provide services for Military families. Plan and implement social services and activities relating to deployments, relocation, career planning, and transition for individual or family development, relationships, or personal financial management.

Created an Excel spreadsheet to maintain and organize families receiving Respite Care as well as those in the process of applying and those transferring from another Garrison to the NCR (National Capital Region)

Analyze Respite Care packets for military families

Wrote approved Respite Care Memos to be signed by the Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander

Determined hours of respite to be granted using a Matrix technique

Gathered and evaluated information from the family and the doctor to determine level of care required for the family member.

Advised /Informed supervisor of status of each family with approximate deadlines for completion of packets, initiation, or continuance of care.

Initiated background checks for Respite Care Providers

Worked with DPTMS (Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security) on Fort Belvoir to obtain fingerprints and initiate CNAC-I

Initiated all IRC’s (Installation Record Checks) on post for clearance of Respite Care Providers

Maintained data base of Respite Care providers and initiate their security clearances and background checks with the State and Child Abuse Registry.

Maintained physical and electronic files of Families within the Respite Care Program and initiate and renew Respite Care Services.

Coordinated with Regional and IMCOM Level personnel as it pertains to providing Respite Care Services.

Provided information fairs for the families and colleagues.

Conduct marketing and public relations campaigns to inform target populations of services and activities available.

Interview clients to identify needs and concerns regarding family life issues with focus on Respite Care

Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion Sept 2011-Mar 2014

9500 Farrell Rd Fort Belvoir Va .22060

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Manager: Tracy Floyd 207-***-****

Full time

Worked independently while managing the overall day to day office operations and initiate, establish, revise and educate soldiers and family members about career and educational goals/benefits.

Provided administrative assistance for over 50+ soldiers and their families in the Warrior Transition Battalion.

As a member of the Warrior Transition Unit’s (WTU) multidisciplinary team that assists the WT with finding the appropriate career, while keeping the Chain of Command (COC) informed of soldier /family status.

Established employment /education goals set by the service member and provided education on the services available for transition

Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on special education and health –related services needed by the soldier such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, psychiatry and cognitive enrichment programs.

Developed new business and network in the community by acting as representative for the Warrior Transition

Battalion, attending internship and job fairs resulting in increased understanding of the various work

environments offered at the sites to ensure proper placement of the patients based upon both physical and psychological needs.

Provided education referrals to increase success with transition to various programs such as TRACK, Vocational Rehab and non-profits such as Mission Continues, Wounded Warrior Project and Able Force

Coordinated with the Veteran Administration representative for transition to civilian sector to facilitate appropriate long-term care and follow up.

Established and maintained cooperative relationships with Federal and Civilian career transition workshop providers and community job fair providers.

Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of networking with internship contacts within the community and MTF through outreaching.

Referred eligible patients to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment counseling for additional and or continued assistance with job placement and obtaining skills through internships and or school.

Coordinated with the TRACK program liaison for eligible patients to attend the one-year program for those that wanted to continue their education but require additional assistance due to severe medical trauma.

Collaborated with the education counselor to initiate and determine WT’s educational goals.

Assessed patient need for an Assistive Technology Assessment for the purpose of providing independence in the area of organization and decreased memory as needed.

Educated patients on the services provided by various organizations that assist with transition such as ACAP, AW2, ACS, DAV, and the VA.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 2010-2011

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehab Manager Sara Hook 202-***-****

Full time

Provided work and education opportunities to the Wounded and Ill Service members based upon their goals and desires.

Assisted with development of a tracking system to monitor and track the progress of Wounded Warriors ensuring they were reaching set work and or education goals.

Co-facilitated a group for increased socialization and increasing communication skills of the Warriors in Transition

Attended community outings to assist and gage patient’s integration into society and socialization skills within a group and their ability to stay calm in public places, while training a service dog.

Utilized an interdisciplinary approach, for implementing appropriate intervention strategies by communicating, listening and eliciting patient's perception of the situation, engaging patient in the problem-solving process, assisting patient with their relationships between current situation and desired goals, identify unique strengths and limitations of the patient and facilitate family involvement when appropriate.

Established Work Therapy/Work Reintegration sites by assessing the appropriateness of work sites, assessment of skills required to perform the job. Identified the various resources that would assist in job placements, training and educational pursuits of the soldiers.

Located additional resources for internship, paid employment, vocational testing, and Vocational Rehab to qualify veterans for opportunities after separation from service.

Obtained computer adaptive devices to assist with severe limitation in performing activities of daily living skills and community reintegration in support of the WT's needs and treatment plan, matching appropriately the needs

of the Warrior with community resources.

Created a catalogue of information from the various participants at the internships and job fairs.

Communicated with various Federal Internship organization liaisons to connect WT’s with internship opportunities.

Assisted with developing a new internship application to assist with tracking WT’s schedules and on-site supervisor’s contact information.

Performed work site assessments to ensure appropriateness for patients, ensuring ADA accessibility if needed.

Skills :

6+ years' clerical experience

Experience in bookkeeping, accounting and data processing

Proficient of specific software programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint and Outlook

Experience maintaining and prioritizing a manager's calendar

Able to work independently and under pressure

Friendly and professional demeanor

Exceptional written and verbal communication skill

Proficient in creating policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oakwood Commons Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility, Dearborn Michigan 2009-2010

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Vibra Specialty Hospital, Lincoln Park, MI, 2006-2009

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Staff Inc., Northville, MI, 2009

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Supplemental Healthcare Livonia, MI, 2006-2007

Glacier Hills Ann Arbor, Michigan MI Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2006

Moroun Nursing Home, Michigan MI Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2005-2006

Homeland Security (TSA) Detroit (DTW) Airport, 2004-2005

United States Army, NBC Specialist, 1991-1998

REFERENCES

Kara Brathwaite

Woodbridge High School

Special Education Teacher

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Dawne Horizon

Certified Holistic Health Coach

and Massage Therapist

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