Natalie M. Costa
Monroeville
Summary
Rehabilitation professional with comprehensive experience in patient advocacy, care coordination, and therapeutic program implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and adaptability to changing needs. Proven ability to facilitate patient recovery journeys with empathy, clinical knowledge, and strategic planning. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, goal-oriented mindset, and reliable support to multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INPATIENT REHAB LIAISON
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the evaluation, screening and assessment of patients from the medical hospital for potential admission to the Inpatient Rehab Facility.
- Participate in daily medical rounds as part of an interdisciplinary team approach to coordinate level of care and discharge planning needs.
- Generate and process electronic transfer of clinical reports and data to the various insurance providers in order to obtain initial insurance authorization.
COTA/L
Forbes Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Implement therapeutic interventions under the supervision of OTR.
- Experience working on a rehab unit with various neurologic disorders.
- Experience working on Joint Care Unit with Orthopedic conditions.
COTA/L
Jefferson Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Implement therapeutic interventions under the supervision of OTR.
- Experience working on rehab unit with individuals requiring self-care training.
- Experience working on Joint Care Unit with post-surgical rehab needs.
Rehab Aide
UPMC Center for Rehab Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Work one-on-one with therapist on instruction of patient’s therapeutic exercises.
- Administer various alternative therapeutic modalities to help alleviate discomfort.
- Schedule patient appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapist Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville, PA01.2011
B.S. General Studies - Concentration-Communication Disorder
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA01.2007
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Waynesburg University
01.2004
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Discharge planning
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Referral development
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care
- Discharge planning with foreseeable return to the community setting post hospital stay
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance ( COTA/L)
Timeline
INPATIENT REHAB LIAISON
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2019 - Current
COTA/L
Forbes Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2019
COTA/L
Jefferson Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Rehab Aide
UPMC Center for Rehab Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
B.S. General Studies - Concentration-Communication Disorder
California University of Pennsylvania
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Waynesburg University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapist Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
AWARDS
AHN RAVE award, Ancillary Staff Member Of the Year Nomination
PROFILE
Highly motivated individual with an exceptional work ethic. Capable and experienced in developing professional and collaborative relationships with co-workers as well as external partners. Background in the field of Occupational Therapy with the organizational and creative skill sets required for working both in person and remotely.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Aging: Pristine Pines of Wexford
- Physical Disabilities: UPMC Mercy Hospital
- Pediatric: Western PA School for the Blind Children
- Mental Health: Sarah Care Daycare Center, Forest Hills PA
- Physical Disabilities: Golden Living, Monroeville PA
- Pediatrics: Pittsburgh Pioneer Education Center, Pittsburgh PA