Freelance Writer Clinical Assistant

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Suzanne R. Herzberg, PhD, OTR/L

I am an occupational therapist, editor, and quality improvement facilitator with experience in multiple areas, including gerontology, home and nursing home care, health equity, primary care, and qualitative research.

Education and Degrees

PhD Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston

MS Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston

MS Occupational Therapy, Columbia University, New York

BA English Literature, Columbia University, New York, Magna Cum Laude

Professional Experience

2014–present: Director of Transformation, Practice Facilitator, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Kent Hospital, RI

Responsibilities:

Guiding medical practices through the implementation of quality improvement initiatives, such as improving the management of hypertension and diabetes and increasing vaccination and lead screening rates

Using a population health approach to improving healthcare delivery

Assessing workflows and identifying gaps

Developing project plans with client-specific goals

Researching best practices in quality improvement and population health management

Reporting on progress to planning teams and funders

Setting agendas and facilitating meetings

Tracking deliverables

Skills

Qualitative research

Excellent verbal and written communication

Project management and ability to handle multiple projects

A data-driven, quality improvement approach to improving performance

Writing, editing, and careful proofreading of project documents

Analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving

2011–2015: Home-Care Occupational Therapist, Amedisys, Providence, RI

Responsibilities:

Working with patients in their homes to improve safety and function

Collaborating with other rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists and speech-language pathologists

Developing plans of care

Documenting progress

Skills:

Functional assessment, including activities of daily living, strength, balance, and safety

Oral and verbal communication

Establishing rapport with clients and co-workers

Additional work experience:

2009–2011: Freelance Writer of Continuing Education Articles, Wild Iris Medical Group, Care2Learn.com

2005–2007: Instructor, Social Aspects of Aging, University of Massachusetts Boston

1998–2003: Instructor, Sociology of Aging, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

1995–1997: Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

1992–1995: Research Assistant, University of Massachusetts Boston

1992-1996: Contract Nursing Home Occupational Therapist

1990–1992: Nursing Home Occupational Therapist, NovaCare, Providence, RI

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