Workers Compensation Research Coordinator

JESSICA CRIST SCYSTER

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Profile

Broad health care and medical background including acute care and inpatient occupational therapy assistant, onsite corporate fitness, industrial rehabilitation, workers compensation, durable medical equipment, business development, clinical liaison

Experience

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/ REHAB NURSING TECH SPECIALIST

Encompass Health – Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital June 2022 – Present

Provide hands on patient care with delivery of therapy services focusing on Activities of Daily Living

Provide services as nursing rehabilitation tech

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System- Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL September 2018 – May 2022

Provide patient care in an acute setting as outlined in the patient’s plan of treatment (including Orthopedic, Cardiac, Oncology, Trauma, Surgical, Neurology)

Utilize therapeutic techniques for patients with physical, cognitive, and functional deficits as related to Activities of Daily Living

Provide patient, family, and/or caregiver training

CLINICAL COORDINATOR – FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION REVIEW TEAM

Align Networks, Jacksonville, FL November 2013 – January 2017

Served as key member of the Functional Capacity Evaluation Review Team

Performed reviews of Functional Capacity Evaluation reports and communicated with adjusters, case managers and providers within a workers compensation rehabilitation network

Conducted clinical outcomes reviews

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – NEW MEDIA

YP, Jacksonville, FL October 2012 - July 2013

Conducted cold calls and developed new customers in digital/print products for local search, media and advertising

Closed high percentage of sales compared to number of appointments

Represented YP at Chamber of Commerce and association meetings

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

The Vital Health Care Group – Vital DME, New Orleans, LA June 2010 – August 2012

Conducted cold calls and made routine marketing visits to physician offices, hospitals, assisted living/independent living communities, home health agencies and rehabilitation facilities to promote durable medical equipment

Marketed integrated services of home health and hospice

Introduced new products and services for health, wellness and safety

Participated in health and safety fairs

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Total Health Solutions, New Orleans, LA March 2008 – March 2010

Increased physician and agency referrals for Durable Medical Equipment by creating awareness of products and services to a variety of referral sources

Performed outside sales/marketing of durable medical equipment and health & safety supplies

Conducted in-services and participated in health fairs

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL RELATIONS

The Mobility Depot, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA August 2004 – January 2007

Increased physician referrals by 25 percent for durable medical equipment

Acted as clinical liaison at physician offices

Performed inside sales and outside marketing while coordinating patient’s needs with physicians, clinics, and insurance adjusters

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Selig Industries, New Orleans, LA October 2001 – August 2004

Increased sales by 50 percent while continuing to open new accounts for products ranging from industrial chemicals to paper supplies and equipment

Consistently recognized among company leaders for number of monthly new accounts opened

Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Sales Performance

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MARKETING/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

National Food Brokers, Kenner, LA June 1999- June 2001

Introduced customers to multiple food product lines from various foodservice manufacturers including products for health care

Participated in product training sessions, distributor sales meetings, and food shows resulting in sales and

orders for the broker

Used cold calling for prospecting potential clients

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

LSU Health Sciences Center – School of Allied Health, Physical Therapy, New Orleans, LA March 1997 – March 1999

Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, and implemented rehabilitation exercises

Taught Exercise Physiology lab sessions for the Physical Therapy students

Served as Chairman of the LSUMC Worksite Health, Wellness, and Safety Network

INDUSTRIAL REHABILITATION COORDINATOR

HealthSouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, Metairie, LA April 1993 – February 1997

Managed Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs for Workers Compensation patients

Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations and Post Job Offer Physical Ability Testing

VOCATIONAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

St. Charles Parish Hospital, Luling, LA February 1992 – April 1993

Coordinated Work Hardening program

Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations and Post Job Offer Employment Screens

ASSOCIATE BRANCH EXECUTIVE

Kenner YMCA, Kenner, LA January 1988 – May 1991

Directed activities of branch including preparing and submitting budget, managing all personnel

Responsible for adult fitness programs and services including wellness programs and health fairs

Conducted fitness consultations and evaluations, taught racquetball clinics

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.-YMCA Fitness Center, New Orleans, LA October 1985 – January 1988

Established onsite corporate fitness center

Performed fitness assessments and consultations for employees

Developed and conducted programs including group exercise classes, Smoking Cessation, Prenatal Exercise, and Healthy Back classes

Received Achievement Award from YMCA’s Association of Professional Directors for developing this Center

Education

Associate of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant, April 2018

Keiser University Jacksonville, FL

Master of Science Major: Exercise Science

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science Major: Physical Education

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

Certifications

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)

Alabama OTA License – Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy #5850 Expires 4/2025

National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) #402446 Expires 3/2024

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

YMCA Cluster Coordinator of Health Enhancement Programs for Louisiana/Mississippi

Facilitated and/or taught health and fitness seminars for YMCA employees and other health/fitness professionals

YMCA of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans, LA (Contract position)

Fitness Specialist/Team Leader: Offshore fitness testing of Chevron personnel

Advanced Ergonomics, Inc., Dallas, TX (Contract employee in Metairie, LA)

Trainer: Instructor Trainer for physical ability testing system; also conducted physical ability testing for potential employees of Pepsi, Sears Pest Control, and Lewis grocery store chain

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