Kassidy Mehringer MSOT, OTR/L
Jasper
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with proven success, leveraging clinical expertise, and strong communication skills to enhance patient outcomes. Achieved a remarkable revenue increase of 65% in OT caseload while managing diverse conditions. Skilled in billing and reimbursement, with a focus on evidence-based treatment strategies and team leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist - Orthopedic
Daviess Community Hospital
Washington
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed physician referrals and leveraged specialized skills to evaluate, assess, strategize, and implement safe and effective services.
- Collaborate with case managers for workers' compensation and orthopedic surgeons
- Expertise in both non-operative and operative orthopedic upper extremity issues
- Consolidate mandated clinical documentation for patient care and reimbursement as per regulatory guidelines
Occupational Therapist – ALF/SNF
TMC Management
Jacksonville
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Streamline management of caseload consisting of 10 patients in 10-hour day, achieving average of 4 units per visit and consistent productivity above 3.8
- Conducted quarterly screenings of long-term residents focused on fall risk prevention analysis, achieving 35% rise in part B outpatient treatments over 2 weeks
- Amplified annual revenue for OT caseload from $521,000 to $864,000 as sole licensed OT on staff
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations addressing diverse chronic and acute conditions to formulate evidence-based treatment programs
- Oversee care and documentation of 3 COTAs in accordance with established regulations and practice standards.
Rehabilitation Technician / Administrative Assistant
Progressive Health - Orthopedics/Neuro
Newburgh
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Facilitated supply requisition and conducted inventory monitoring
- Support maintenance of medical records and acquisition of updated medical histories.
- Facilitate client resolution of scheduling conflicts, billing inquiries, and related challenges.
Administrative Assistant – Academic Advising
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Enhanced academic advisors' capabilities through management and creation of Microsoft Excel sheets and databases to systematically document and monitor graduation requirements, new student orientations, and prerequisite requirements.
- Facilitated student registration for classes and development of academic plans through graduation
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Services/Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Operational and financial acumen
- Billing and reimbursement expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Analytical decision-making
- Leadership and team supervision
- Time management
- Clinical expertise
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian
- 3-year honors graduate
- Member of Optimist Club
- Summa Cum Laude
- Dean’s List Member
Emr Systems Experience
- Citrix
- Ignite/JBS
- Point Click Care
- Clinicient
- Epic Systems
- Optima/Net Health
- TouchPoint Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist - Orthopedic
Daviess Community Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist – ALF/SNF
TMC Management
11.2022 - 09.2024
Rehabilitation Technician / Administrative Assistant
Progressive Health - Orthopedics/Neuro
01.2019 - 11.2022
Administrative Assistant – Academic Advising
University of Southern Indiana
08.2016 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Health Services/Administration
University of Southern Indiana
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