Michelle E. Sember **** Nigella Ct Tega Cay, SC **708

Email: adj6dn@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** (Cell)

A proven professional with over 25 years of Occupational Therapy experience, former business owner looking for my next professional challenge.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CPCC LEADERSHIP August 1, 2018 - Present

Sit on the advisory Board at Central Piedmont Community College for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program

Conduct interviews with Occupational Therapy Assistant students

Conduct Trainings of documentation and Early Intervention Occupational Therapy to Central Piedmont Community College OTA program

Connected-Kidz, LLC March 2020-Present

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Credentialing Manager

I am responsible for the management of Credentialing and start up training for the business owners.

Training ownership on the billing process

Credentialing Connected-Kidz and all Occupational Therapist’s with all Commercial Insurance Companies, South Carolina Baby Net, South Carolina Medicaid, and Managed Care programs

Development of student programs for Occupational Therapy with MUSC, Cabarrus, CPCC, Misericordia University, Greenville Tech, and St. Catherine’s University.

Planning and Implementing all Telehealth Therapies with high-risk clients

Scheduling and treatment of all clients ages birth to 18 years old

Conduct staff meetings and Professional Meetings to update staff on progress of clients

Participate and conduct IFSP meetings for all the children on my caseload

Using Clinic Source software to schedule clients and document progress notes

Marketing for new clients

Every Step Counts Therapy, LLC October 2011-Present

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Owner

I am responsible for the creation and development of Every Step Counts Therapy as a business manager/owner

Managed Client growth and Marketing of Every Step Counts Therapy (ESC Therapy)

Created a successful business plan and managed business growth

Evaluating properties for future growth of clinic-based therapy

Development of new programs to increase knowledge of staff and opportunities for clients

Managed Personnel and contracts of Employees

Conducted training of new employees and mentorship program

Manage entire new employee process including job posting, interviewing, qualifying, and hiring

Responsible for home-based therapy and programs for birth to 3 years old

Auditing charts and records

Reporting at parent Service plan meetings in coordination with the Early Interventionist

Planning and implementing treatments plans

Collaborating with staff to improve the goals and performance of clients

Developing home based Occupational Therapy programs for parents/caregivers

Managed Student program for both OTR students and OTA students; Collaborated with individual School program Coordinators/Directors

Managed Billing operations

Managing and organizing the closure procedures of Every Step Counts Therapy

VOLUNTEER: Active in local events participating and donating to causes

Fundraising for GiGi’s Playhouse in Charlotte, NC

Buddy Walk in Charlotte, NC

Micro Preemie fundraisers in Charlotte, NC

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Quick books training, Training on Bridges electronic billing, the Early Intervention (Baby Net) Program in South Carolina

Pediatric feeding using the AEIOU approach, Understanding professional licensure and regulations in South Carolina,

Vision and Brain Injury, Promoting innovation, expertise, and advocacy among Occupational Therapy Assistants

Learning without tears handwriting assessment workshop all aspects; Printing, Cursive, Keyboarding, and assessment programs

MEMBERSHIPS: South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association

EDUCATION: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

A.A.S. Degree with an emphasis on Occupational Therapy Assistant

References available via request

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