Graduate & Continuing Studies

Finni, Rebecca

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Rebecca Finni

Rebecca Finni

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
207 Montgomery Hall
Phone Number
513-205-2634
Research Interests
-Current and emerging reimbursement trends and health policies specifically within the older adult population, with dissertation focus on Predicting Rehabilitation Manager Knowledge of Medicare Guidelines in Skilled Nursing Facilities
-OT/OTA intraprofessional collaboration with a focus on best practices and strategies for success
-Clinical education through interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration
Education
University of Indianapolis - DHSc
University of Indianapolis - MS in Occupational Therapy
Xavier University - BS in Biology
Bio

Dr. Finni has practiced occupational therapy for over 20 years within the long term care setting, with 10 years appealing denied Skilled Nursing Facility therapy claims and providing education nationwide regarding regulatory changes and guidance related to documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement. She served three terms on the Ohio OTPTAT Licensure board and currently serves as President of the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. She is an Assistant Professor within the MOT Program at Muskingum University and works as a consultant performing SNF documentation and billing audits for long term care companies. In 2021, she received the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows Award recognizing occupational therapist members who have made a significant contribution over time to the profession as a whole.

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