Janir Rivera-Amill

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CONTACT

954-304-5657

janir@me.com

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PROFILE

 

Results-driven scholar-practitioner with several years of experience in healthcare and academia. Bringing forth leadership skills necessary to develop strategies to promote the organization’s mission and build a team of leaders. Adept in cultivating strong relationships with business partners, clients, and employees resulting in efficient teamwork, retention of employees, and professional development.

 

SKILLS

 

• Change management

• Business strategy & planning

• Management & operational skills

• Ethics & compliance

• Attention to detail

• Accountability

• Decision-making 

• Critical thinking 

• Problem solving

• Collaboration & teamwork

• Executive leadership

• Adaptability

• Reliability

• Time management

• Fluent in English and Spanish

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director

2020-present, Concorde Career Institute

Miramar, FL

• Determined and implemented strategic direction for improvement of program and students’ outcomes.

• Established short-term and long-term goals and program evaluations.

• Effectively oversaw the recruitment process and professional development of instructors.

• Reviewed and developed curriculum to comply with accreditation standards.

• Coordinated and led advisory committee to promote community and employers’ relations.

• Assisted the academic dean with budget allocation, scheduling, hiring and training the academic team.

• Collaborated with the admissions, student affairs, financial aid, career services, and campus and regional leaders in academic and students’ activities.

 

Academic Program Director

2017-2020, South University

West Palm Beach, FL

• Successfully led all daily operational and compliance aspects in the occupational therapy assistant program.

• Assisted with recruitment, interviews, and hiring of faculty.

• Developed and fostered positive relationships with university members and outside contacts to help achieve program objectives.

• Thrived to cultivate experiential learning and active engagement in the classroom.

• Worked with students from diverse backgrounds to identify and foster their strengths.

• Initiated, facilitated, and moderated electronic testing maximizing the LMS integration.

• Served as a department mentor and advisor.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Doctor of Executive Leadership

2019-2022

University of Charleston, WV

Master of Occupational Therapy

1999-2021

Loma Linda University, CA

BS in Occupational Therapy

1989-1995

University of Puerto Rico, SJ

 

• Taught introductory and advanced courses in occupational therapy and medical terminology.

• Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration with other health sciences programs.

 

Director of Rehabilitation/Occupational Therapist

2013-2020, Halcyon Rehabilitation

Multi-sites

• Directed and managed rehabilitation services in skilled nursing and outpatient practices settings.

• Managed and supervised the rehabilitation team while promoting a healthy organizational culture by emphasizing professionalism, ethics, and excellent clinical care.

• Established the occupational therapy process to referred patients.

• Participated in marketing activities to promote the facilities and their products.

• Audited medical record to ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies.

 

Sub-acute Rehabilitation Director 

2016-2017, RehabCare/Kindred

Hollywood, FL

• Developed and implemented best practices, reviewed KPIs, and revised rehabilitation team efficiency every week.

• Recruited and managed a team of 25 employees, verifying compliance with company, state, and regulatory agencies.

• Addressed staff issues at all levels to improve overall morale and work performance while supporting the needs of the board directors and senior stakeholders.

• Developed and implemented performance standards and procedural changes to drive productivity and quality.

• Managed the department budget effectively while upholding quality care.

 

Compliance Specialist

2014-2015, Accomplished Therapy

West Palm Beach, FL

• Organized the appeal process to Medicare to ensure compliance with billing practices and accuracy of medical record to reflect best clinical practices and patient-centered decision making.

• Investigated complaints completed through the compliance hotline and determine action plan.

• Communicated with executives and directors via oral and written reports for successful corrective actions implementation.

• Educated and trained the rehabilitation team in effective documentation to meet reimbursement policies and state, federal and regulatory agencies requirements.

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Director of Therapy

2011-2013, Brookdale Senior Living/Innovative Senior Care

Multiple sites, Broward County, FL

• Started-up therapy business in multiple assisted and independent living facilities.

• Directed, trained, and supervised therapy teams in home health and outpatient practice settings.

• Audited medical records to meet Medicare and insurance requirements and implemented quality improvement strategies.

• Scheduled occupational, physical and speech practitioners according to referrals and population of multiple sites.

• Communicated with the facilities administrators to coordinate therapy services and educational activities for the residents.

• Managed the operations of the therapy services to meet the KPI and efficiency standards established by the corporate office.

 

Occupational Therapist

1995-2006, Independent Contractor

Puerto Rico 

• Developed occupational therapy services in school and adult practice settings.

• Completed occupational therapy assessments, intervention, and discharge planning within different clinical settings.

• Served as liaison between private and government agencies responsible for services to special needs children.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in creating policies and procedures for therapy services according to the client’s needs.

• Managed inventory, equipment, and supplies for the therapy/rehab services.

• Worked as a consultant to teachers, parents, and administrators about strategies to improve atypical children’s performance in the home and school settings.

• Supervised occupational therapy assistants servicing schools in the Southeast region of Puerto Rico. 

• Participated in marketing activities to educate healthcare professionals and the general public about occupational therapy domain and process.

• Developed the occupational therapy department in a private clinic for adults in St. Croix, VI. 

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Professional Affiliations

 

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

• American Occupational Therapy Association

• Florida Occupational Therapy Association

 

 

Research

 

• Understanding mid-level leaders’ perception in developing connectedness with new employees of an integrated healthcare organization

• The effectiveness of the speech synthesizer for improving written language of Spanish speaking students with learning disabilities