Amy Nesselhauf
Oakville
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with extensive experience at Delmar Gardens South, excelling in patient assessment and individualized treatment planning. Proven team leader skilled in collaboration and adaptability, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative therapeutic activities. Strong interpersonal skills foster effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support for residents and their families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Delmar Gardens South
Saint Louis
04.2000 - Current
- Assess patient functional abilities, impairments and daily activities to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions. Carry out daily treatments based upon treatment plans and provide skilled documentation.
- Supervise four Occupational Therapy Assistants to ensure treatment plans are being carried out and interventions are appropriate based on documentation and direct observation.
- Act as Assistant to the Rehab Director by performing various duties as dictated by the need of the Director such as daily billing review, obtain orders and authorization for Part B and non-skilled HMO patients, field questions and address issues of the department staff.
- Act as Team Lead of the therapy department in the absence of the Rehab Director. Complete end of month billing duties, attend interdisciplinary meetings, determine case mix for Medicare Part A, plan minutes for skilled HMO patients, address needs of residents and staff, address needs and questions of family members. Work closely with other departments to provide the best care for the residents.
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health Services
Saint Louis
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
Occupational Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
Saint Louis
03.2005 - 10.2009
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Documented patient progress and outcomes in electronic health records according to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
- Assessed newborn babies in the special care nursery and participated in their care and family education with the goal of transitioning home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Evaluate patients
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Gentiva Home Health Services
11.2009 - 12.2011
Occupational Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
03.2005 - 10.2009
Occupational Therapist
Delmar Gardens South
04.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Saint Louis University
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