Joann Nalwebuga

I am a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) with over three years of pediatric home health experience, grounded in rigorous clinical documentation and payer-aligned justification. I consistently produce measurable progress notes and defensible interventions that support authorizations and reimbursement.

My practice emphasizes chart review, medical necessity evaluation, and functional outcomes assessment; I review 15–20 pediatric charts weekly and track progress across 60-day recertification cycles to maintain continuity of care. I have supported achievement of 95%+ goal attainment and contributed to zero audit denials through identification and resolution of documentation gaps.

I collaborate closely with OTRs, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams (PT, SLP, RBT, BCBA) to align goals and optimize resource utilization, and I am eager to apply my analytical skills to remote utilization review and post-acute care transition roles.