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Assistant Medical

Location:
Jupiter, FL
Posted:
May 27, 2020

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Garnett Agee, COTA, CLT

**** * ******* **** #**** Orlando, FL 32811 859-***-**** (cell) addgcc@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary

A Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with multi-faceted experience throughout the Healthcare and Rehab industries, including skilled nursing/sub-acute, acute care, outpatient and home healthcare settings. Diversified clinical experience with focus on Geriatrics, Orthopedic, Neurological disorders, Lymphedema, Stroke Rehab and Critical Care patients. Seeking a position to utilize acquired knowledge and skill set to provide excellent patient care. An organized, goal-oriented individual, who successfully prioritizes patient treatment time while utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and good time management skills. Experience

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Palm Beach Gardens, FL COTA May 2019- Present

• Works efficiently to schedule, coordinate and progress patients with their in-home treatment programs to achieve best possible outcomes.

• Regularly confers with supervision OT regarding patients progress in accordance with physician orders and Plan of Care.

Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, FL COTA April 2019 – Present

• Coordinates and works closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate and highest quality patient care is provided.

• Performs daily patient treatment sessions in skilled nursing facility/sub-acute, outpatient and acute care settings while maintaining productivity standards.

• Proficient in Rehab Optima, Cerner, Phrase Expander and Redoc documentation systems.

• Certified in Lymphedema and provides extensive treatments for patients, including: manual lymph drainage, skin care, education, wrapping, measuring and fitting for compression garments. Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, FL Admissions Liaison July 2015 – March 2019

• Reviewed all potential patient referrals submitted electronically through Allscripts and via facsimile.

• Coordinated with hospital case management, physicians and care coordination team members to provide an efficient transition to the facility.

• Evaluated clinical, therapeutic and financial documentation to determine if a patient is appropriate for admission.

Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, FL Medical Records/Central Supply Clerk November 2014 – July 2015

• Organized and processed all patient medical records from time of admission through discharge.

• Processed release of medical records for all patient health information requests.

• Responsible for ordering medical supplies and necessary rental equipment for patients. Buchanan Contracting, Winchester, KY Contractor December 2013 - October 2014

• Worked closely with supervisor on development sites to efficiently complete projects while adhering to deadlines and establishing good relationships with vendors.

• Responsible for submitting timely expense documentation for individual site project in order to track, record and manage properly track expenditures with allocated budget. Xerox, Lexington, KY Post Processor May 2012-December 2013

• Reviewed patient claims to ensure proper documentation was submitted for post processing and resolving any errors.

• Processed claims in adherence with policies and procedures while maintaining quality and production standards.

• Determined whether to pay, deny or return claims following strict guidelines. Richmond Health and Rehabilitation, Richmond, KY Nursing Assistant August 2008-May 2012

• Documented daily patient care using care tracking software.

• Provided direct patient care and developed good rapport with assigned patients while assisting RN’s with the evaluation of patients, including assessments, vital signs and required treatments for their specific medical conditions.

• Responsible for coordinating with the multidisciplinary care team to provide the highest level of care for patients.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, FL #17160 Certified Lymphedema Therapist, FL, May 2019

BLS Certification, April 2019

Education

Keiser University, West Palm Beach, FL A.S., Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2018

• Academic recognition on Dean’s List

• Clinical rotation at hand therapy clinic assisting OT Hand Specialist Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY A.S., Medical Information Technology Administration, 2011

Professional Development

Active participant in the American Occupational Therapy Association



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