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Manuel Vaquera

@manuelvaquera

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Licensed Occupational Therapist and Director of Operations with 6+ years experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my clinical expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on patient care and operational efficiency.

As a licensed Occupational Therapist and experienced Director of Operations, I have over six years of expertise in leading outpatient pediatric and rehabilitation services. My journey has been marked by a commitment to clinical excellence and operational efficiency, ensuring that patient care plans are not only compliant but also effective. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations.

In my current role as Director of Operations at Early Bird Pediatric Therapy, I oversee the daily operations of three outpatient locations, managing a diverse team of over 15 staff members. My focus is on maintaining high standards of care while implementing strategic protocols that drive growth and improve service delivery. I am now seeking to transition into Utilization Review, where I can leverage my clinical expertise and operational leadership to further enhance patient care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Operations

Current

Early Bird Pediatric Therapy

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Directed daily operations across three outpatient pediatric therapy locations, ensuring efficient service coordination and continuity of care. Collaborated with CEO/COO to implement strategic protocols for maintaining and growing therapist and patient numbers.

Operations Management Strategic Planning Team Supervision Data Analysis

Lead Occupational Therapist

Early Bird Pediatric Therapy

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Managed a dynamic work schedule focused on reoccurring visits, evaluations, and department supervision. Conducted holistic evaluations and collaborated with caregivers to develop client-centered plans of care and goals.

Team Supervision Care Coordination Goal Setting

Occupational Therapist

Actioncare Pediatric Therapy

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Managed a weekly schedule of 30-35 pediatric patients, including initial evaluations and reevaluations. Collaborated with families to develop and implement client-centered goals and treatment strategies.

Patient Management Treatment Planning Clinical Documentation

Fieldwork Level II Occupational Therapy Student

William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Conducted a 12-week rotation in a Hand Therapy Clinic, serving active-duty service members and their families. Assisted in post-operative care, providing wound care, ROM exercises, and fabricating custom splints.

Hand Therapy Splint Fabrication

Fieldwork Level II Occupational Therapy Student

Actioncare Pediatric Therapy

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years)

Managed a weekly caseload of 25-30 pediatric patients, delivering evidence-based, client-centered occupational therapy services. Conducted weekly evaluations and daily documentation for various diagnoses and functional skill deficits.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Caseload Management Evidence Based Therapy Documentation