Medical Director Utilization Review

Lisa Barrett, MD FAAPMR,

Community Faculty Physician

EL PASO, USA · ********@********.*** · 915-***-**** PROFILE

Board Certified Physiatrist with 12 years of experience in rehabilitation medicine with specialty focus on geriatrics. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation management of disabling conditions. My goal is to optimize the medical treatment of chronic disease and prescribe rehabilitation interventions to reduce disability and foster independence. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Medical Director, Maranatha Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PLLC

Feb 2018 — Present, El Paso

Founder and Medical Director of rehabilitation medicine consultative practice. Rehabilitation consultant in acute hospital and post-acute care facilities (inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and skilled nursing facilities).

Medical Director, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Aug 2020 — Jun 2022, Alamogordo

Medical director, of the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Provided comprehensive medical and rehabilitation management of patients with disabilities post stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic and general surgery, and medical debility. Physician leader of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Educated patient and families regarding disease process and rehabilitation interventions for recovery.

Medical Director, Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest Aug 2017 — Jan 2018, El Paso

Physician of record responsible for coordinating rehabilitation plan of care for injured workers participating in state and federal worker's compensation program. Advocate for injured workers and their return to work goals. Performed pre-employment examinations for state and federal agencies. Certified examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (FMCSA) Physician, PMR Associates

Jun 2016 — Jul 2017, El Paso

Provided rehabilitation consultations in acute hospital setting for discharge planning. Determined most appropriate level of rehabilitation care post discharge. Made recommendations to acute inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home with home-health based on patient's functional level and insurance eligibility criteria. Performed outpatient electrodiagnostic evaluations and simple procedures for musculoskeletal pain and spasticity management. Performed disability assessments for for social security disability and Veteran's Administration disability benefits applicants.

VA Disability Examiner, VA Medical Center El Paso

Oct 2015 — Jun 2016, El Paso

SKILLS

Medical Education

Inpatient rehabilitation

medical management

Spasticity management

Electrodiagnostic

evaluation

Conservative multimodal

pain management

Interpersonal and written

communication

Executive Leadership

Utilization Review

Designated specialist for evaluation of service-connected traumatic brain injury claims. Responsible for performing complete medical record review, focused physical examinations, and comprehensive medico-legal written assessments.

Medical Director, NHS Scotland

Apr 2014 — Oct 2015, Edinburgh

Medical Director of a 13 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at a free-standing rehabilitation hospital. Directed rehabilitation plan of care of acute and chronic neuromuscular conditions in an inpatient and outpatient practice.

Medical Director, Marietta Memorial Hospital

Sep 2010 — Apr 2014, Marietta

Medical Director of a 13 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and physician executive chairing pharmacy and therapeutic committee and collaborating in the development of new services lines of Primary Stroke Center Certification and outpatient oncology rehabilitation. Directed the rehabilitation plan of care of acute and chronic neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions in an inpatient and outpatient practice.

EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Residency Certificate

Jul 2007 — Jun 2010, Baltimore

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Chief Resident. University of Maryland Medical Systems, Internal Medicine Internship Certificate

Jul 2006 — Jun 2007, Baltimore

University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, MD Jun 2002 — May 2006, San Antonio

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Medical Board

May 2016 — May 2023, Q7639

New Mexico Medical Board

Jul 2020 — Jul 2024, MD2020-0734

NM DEA

Jun 2022 — Jul 2025, FB2234196

TX DEA

Sep 2020 — Jul 2023

Ohio Medical Board

Sep 2010 — Jul 2023, 35.096055

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Aug 2017 — Aug 2027, 382-***-****

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jul 2011 — Present, Cert. No. 10002

Diplomate of American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jul 2007 — Present

Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital

Jan 2022, El Paso

Medical Director

Kindred Hospital

Aug 2016 — Present, El Paso

Medical Staff Member

Las Palmas/Del Sol Hospital

Aug 2016 — Present, El Paso

Medical Staff Member

The Hospitals of Providence

Aug 2018 — Present, El Paso

Medical Staff Member at THOP Transmountain, Memorial, East, and Sierra Medical Centers. El Paso Long Term Acute Care Hospital

May 2016 — Present, El Paso

Consultant physician

REFERENCES

Douglas Alorgbey, MD, Zaragoza Family Clinic

832-***-**** – ************@*****.***

Zainab Alawati, MD, Texas Tech El Paso

734-***-**** – **********@*****.***

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