Occupational Therapist
Resume:
Cayla Stevens, MS, OTR/L
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Distinguished 6 year career as an Occupational Therapist demonstrating professionalism through evidence-based practice. Comprehension of medical necessity and quality documentation within home care (OASIS trained), skilled nursing, assisted living, acute care and inpatient rehab settings. Skilled at evaluating deviations from established standards and communication with providers and physicians. Proficient in time management, customer service, multitasking, remote communications, and learning new skills rapidly.
● Experienced Occupational Therapist. Thorough and efficient in documenting evaluations, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries within multiple settings.
● Case management and Utilization review training. Completion of courses and skills acquired through the evidence-based Michigan Choice Medicaid Home and Community Waiver Program.
● Effective collaborator. Works cohesively with nurses, therapists, case management, physicians and family members regarding patient level of care and regulations of services.
● Exceptional technology skills. Proficient in verbal and written communication skills using EMR, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office
(Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), G Suite (google sheets, google docs, google drive, etc.) and Zoom. CORE COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking Direct Patient Care Chart Review Case Management Quality Assurance Policies & Procedures Time Management Documentation Utilization of Services Problem Solving Supervision of COTA’s Tech Savvy ICD 10 CMS Guidelines Medical Billing and Coding Healthcare Compliance OASIS-E Continuum of Care Regulatory Requirements and Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Occupational Therapist MARCH 2022 – PRESENT
Synchrony Rehab – Howell, MI
SKILLED NURSING • MEMORY CARE • CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION • QUALITY MANAGEMENT
● Assisted therapy director in converting all EMR from Cerner to Net Health.
● Analyzed documentation on efficiency and appropriateness.
● Trained therapists in completing all forms of documentation with emphasis on quality and skilled care.
● Reviewed team documentation to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices. Home Health Occupational Therapist DECEMBER 2022 – OCTOBER 2024 Seasons Home Health Care – Brighton, MI
ASSISTED LIVING • NEEDS ASSESSMENTS • OASIS-E TRAINING
● Completed OASIS-E Comprehensive Excellence training.
● Screening patients in an assisted living facility to assess a therapy need.
● Collaboration with nurse manager on admissions and referrals.
● Performed internal marketing for home health therapy services.
● Experience in Forcura and Kinnser systems.
Home Health Occupational Therapist FEBRUARY 2022 – JUNE 2024 Classic Home Care – Livingston County, MI
HOME HEALTH • OASIS • DISCHARGES • TREATMENTS • CLINICAL EDUCATION
● Completion of home health evaluations, treatment sessions, discharges, discharge OASIS and recertifications.
● Experience in Synergy documentation system.
● Education and training in home health standards of care, safety protocols, OSHA and best practice. Occupational Therapist OCTOBER 2021 – JUNE 2022
Encore Rehab – Pinckney, MI
SKILLED NURSING • QUALITY MANAGEMENT • DOCUMENTATION TRAINING • PATIENT ADVOCACY
● Assisted the therapy director with weekly team meetings and provided Navi Health with managed care updates.
● Completion of all facility OT evaluations, discharges and recertifications.
● Advocated for a patient needing a new power chair, completing an evaluation and medical justification form with direct communication with insurance and medical supply company.
● Direct training from Navi Health on proper documentation within the Net Health system. Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care Occupational Therapist MARCH 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2021 McLaren Hospital – Flint, MI
INPATIENT REHAB • ACUTE CARE • MEDICAL NECESSITY • QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
● Inpatient rehab therapist reporting treatment plan, goals and progress in weekly staff meetings.
● Management of 4 treatment plans at a time, overseeing all OT related services and communications.
● Quality improvement approach to reducing hospital readmissions.
● Communicated medical necessity with case managers to optimize patient progress, coordinated insurance authorizations and assessed quality of patient care and appeals to Utilization Reviewer.
● Collaborated with physician and medical supply companies offering an explanation of medical necessity for DME.
● Traveled to patient homes to train families on fall prevention, home modifications and proper use of equipment in order to prevent hospital readmission.
● Acute care experience mainly on post-surgical, cardiac, ortho and stroke units. Home Health Occupational Therapist OCTOBER 2019 – JANUARY 2021 Ability Works Rehab – Detroit, MI
HOME HEALTH • EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM • HOME ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENTS • HOME MODIFICATIONS
● Training in the evidence-based Michigan Choice CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) home and community program through the Detroit Area Agency on Aging.
● Completed home environment assessments, home modification recommendations, referrals for DME, community referrals and provided Medicaid-covered services.
● Experience in using Devero, MatrixCare, WellSky and therapyBOSS systems. Travel Occupational Therapist FEBRUARY 2019 – MAY 2019 Care Inn of La Grange – La Grange, TX
SKILLED NURSING • INSERVICE • COTA SUPERVISION • LEAD THERAPIST
● Solo occupational therapist in charge of all OT evaluations, discharges, recertifications and supervision of 1 COTA.
● Conducted an inservice to staff on proper patient positioning and handling. Travel Occupational Therapist OCTOBER 2018 – DECEMBER 2018 Merritt Rehab – Grundy, VA
HOME HEALTH • CRITICAL THINKING • COTA SUPERVISION • TIME MANAGEMENT
● Solo occupational therapist, completing all home health evaluations and discharges while supervising a COTA.
● Time management skills while navigating through Appalachian mountains to locate patient homes.
● Traveling an hour between several counties due to patient need for services, problem solving in order to offer quality care with little equipment in impoverished environments.
● Experience in use of tablet for documentation and training staff therapists. LICENSURE
Occupational therapist: Active 09/2023 – 09/2025
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Foundations of Utilization Management Certification – Alternative Healthcare Careers 2024 Utilization Management: The Review Process – Relias 2024 OASIS-E Comprehensive Excellence – MedBridge 2022
Michigan Choice CAPABLE Certification Program – GVSU 2019 Certified Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding – Mott Community College 2014 EDUCATION
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 2015-2018 Baker College of Flint
Courses in utilization review, documentation and case management. Completion of accessibility audits and needs assessments while conducting community research. Bachelor of Science 2011-2014
University of Michigan
Volunteer work providing disadvantaged individuals with health education and referrals References
Kyle George - Director of Rehab, Synchrony Rehab 2023 - Present
Siham Ahmed - Owner and Manager of Classic Home Care 2022 - 2024
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