Sydney Sayers
@sydneysayers
Detail-oriented occupational therapist skilled in evaluations, documentation, and medically necessary care transitions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail oriented occupational therapist with experience evaluating patient needs, determining functional limitations, and supporting medically necessary care across inpatient, skilled nursing, home health and pediatric settings. I bring strong clinical documentation and evidence based decision-making into every plan I build.
At Inreach - Fairfax Community Hospital, I evaluated patients across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings to determine functional needs. I documented skilled interventions, patient progress, and medical necessity compliance with regulatory standards, while managing a caseload and keeping documentation accurate and timely.
Previously at Bluestone Therapy (Shenandoah/Stanton Accura Nursing homes), I delivered skilled OT services while ensuring documentation supported reimbursement and regulatory requirements. I assessed patient function to guide care planning and collaborated with the care team to support safe discharge and transitions of care.
Now, I’m seeking a transition into a clinical review role to support quality, compliance, and appropriate utilization of healthcare services. I’m NBCOT Registered and licensed in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, and I’m LSVT Certified; I use interdisciplinary communication, EMR systems, and functional outcome assessment to drive utilization decisions grounded in patient-centered outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Occupational Therapist
Clarinda Regional Health Center
Mar 2026 - May 2026 (2 months)
Completed comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for inpatients and pediatric outpatients to determine functional deficits and skilled therapy needs. Developed goal-aligned treatment plans and documented clinical findings to support safe care progression and discharge outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Inreach - Fairfax Community Hospital
Mar 2023 - Mar 2026 (3 years)
Evaluated patients across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings to identify functional needs and guide skilled occupational therapy interventions. Documented patient progress and medical necessity while managing caseloads and maintaining timely, compliant records.
Occupational Therapist
Bluestone Therapy
Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Provided skilled OT services in skilled nursing settings while ensuring documentation supported reimbursement and regulatory requirements. Assessed patient function to guide care planning and collaborated with the care team to support safe discharge and transitions of care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nebraska Methodist College
Master of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy
2019 - 2021
Earned a Master of Occupational Therapy from Nebraska Methodist College (Allied Health) from August 2019 to July 2021.
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Recreational Therapy
2015 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from Northwest Missouri State University from August 2015 to May 2019.
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