Sara Nagireddy
Carmel
Summary
- Dynamic and performance-driven Health care professional with broad experience in Home health Industry with a comprehensive background in operational management and policy development.
- Known for effective communication and strategic planning skills, contributing to enhanced performance metrics and workflow processes.
- Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
SRH Managers
Carmel
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance productivity across multiple departments.
- Managed resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution and staff utilization.
- Developed training programs to improve team skills and operational knowledge.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategic goals and operational plans.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and provided feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.
- Conduct routine audits of Skilled Nursing and therapy documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support leadership in implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations for therapy services (CMS, HIPAA, state therapy boards, etc.).
- Monitor changes in regulations and assist in updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Support preparation for external audits, surveys, and accreditation visits.
- Provide feedback and guidance to therapy staff on documentation standards and compliance requirements.
- Assist in developing and delivering training sessions on quality and compliance topics.
- Serve as a resource to Clinical staff regarding regulatory and policy questions.
- Identify potential compliance risks and escalate concerns to leadership.
- Support investigations of compliance issues and assist in corrective action planning.
- Help maintain accurate compliance records, audit logs, and reports.
Administrator
1st Care Home Health Services
Carmel
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conduct routine audits of Skilled Nursing and therapy documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support leadership in implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations for therapy services (CMS, HIPAA, state therapy boards, etc.).
- Monitor changes in regulations and assist in updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Support preparation for external audits, surveys, and accreditation visits.
- Provide feedback and guidance to therapy staff on documentation standards and compliance requirements.
- Assist in developing and delivering training sessions on quality and compliance topics.
- Serve as a resource to Clinical staff regarding regulatory and policy questions.
- Identify potential compliance risks and escalate concerns to leadership.
- Support investigations of compliance issues and assist in corrective action planning.
- Help maintain accurate compliance records, audit logs, and report
- Supervised day-to-day office operations, administrative staff, delegating tasks and managing workload distribution, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended training programs for staff development.
- Supervised administrative staff, delegating tasks and managing workload distribution.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, from posting job ads to organizing interviews and onboarding new hires.
- Analyzed operational processes and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Physical Therapist
1st Care Home Health Services
Carmel
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop tailored rehabilitation plans and establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and health management strategies.
- Trained support staff on best practices for patient care techniques.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Alternate Administrator
1st Care Home Health Services
Carmel
01.2014 - 10.2023
- Conduct routine audits of therapy documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support therapy leadership in implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations for therapy services (CMS, HIPAA, state therapy boards, etc.).
- Monitor changes in regulations and assist in updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Support preparation for external audits, surveys, and accreditation visits.
- Provide feedback and guidance to therapy staff on documentation standards and compliance requirements.
- Assist in developing and delivering training sessions on quality and compliance topics.
- Serve as a resource to therapy staff regarding regulatory and policy questions.
- Identify potential compliance risks and escalate concerns to leadership.
- Support investigations of compliance issues and assist in corrective action planning.
- Help maintain accurate compliance records, audit logs, and reports.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss patient needs and service improvements.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Physical Therapist
Intrepid Home Health Services
Indianapolis
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Physical therapist
Gentiva Home health Services
Indianapolis
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Physical therapist
HCR Manor Care -Greentree
Anderson
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies accordingly.
- Trained new staff on company policies and best practices in therapy delivery.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
MGR University
Chennai, India06-2002
Skills
- Operational management
- Resource allocation
- Performance analysis
- Policy development
- Compliance assurance
- Staff management
- Workflow optimization
- Project coordination
- Recruitment support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Acute Care Physical Therapy
- Physical therapy administration
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy coordination
- Compliance management
- Critical thinking
- Inspections and audits
- Operational audits
- Quality assurance audits
Timeline
Director of Operations
SRH Managers
05.2024 - Current
Administrator
1st Care Home Health Services
10.2023 - 05.2024
Alternate Administrator
1st Care Home Health Services
01.2014 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist
1st Care Home Health Services
01.2013 - 05.2024
Physical Therapist
Intrepid Home Health Services
01.2011 - 12.2012
Physical therapist
Gentiva Home health Services
01.2008 - 12.2010
Physical therapist
HCR Manor Care -Greentree
07.2005 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
MGR University