Workplace Health Consultant
Charity R. Collado
3952 Rainbow Road
Youngtown, AZ 85363
(623) 972-9939
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Qualfied professional skilled in workplace health issues regarding Workers’ Compensation claims. High degree of medical expertise in patient care and patient rehabilitation. Able to evaluate, diagnose and treat many workplace health situations.
· Asthma
· Communication
· Writing and Editing
· Eye Strain
· Disability Claims
· Chronic Pain Management
· Drug Abuse
· Carpal Tunnel
· Psychology
· Workers’ Compt
· Highly Organized
· Excellent Communicator
EDUCATION
Medical College of Arizona — Arizona
Doctor of Medicine (1992)
University of Arizona — Arizona
Masters in Public Health (1987)
University of Arizona — Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (1985)
University of Arizona — Arizona
Special Studies in Public Health (1986)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charity R. Collado, MD,MPH, PC — Youngtown, AZ
2001–PRESENT
Principal
Provide workplace health consultations to insurance providers, health care providers and law firms.
· Work with several large corporations to provide workplace health dispute resolution.
· Successfully negotiate contracts for physical therapy providers.
· Able to perform independent medical evaluations for injured workers to determine extent and scope of injury.
· Reduced claims for large corporation by over 55% in two years.
· Wrote comprehensive workplace injury plan which was approved by union and company.
· Provide on-site disability case management training.
· Implement new safety plan for large client which resulted in 25% fewer injuries in five years.
YOUNGTOWN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES — Youngtown, AZ
1998–2001
Occupational Medicine Physician/Medical Director
Supervised staff of ten to provide occupational therapy. Managed day to day operations and was active in evaluation and treatment of patients.
· Started occupational therapy practice from scratch. Retained over 300 clients in two years.
· Led plan to provide on-site drug testing and treatment program for over 55 companies.
· Improved billing system to eliminate 24% of errors in first six months.
· Designed and led training program to increase patient satisfaction.
YOUNGTOWN HEALTH CARE SERVICES — Youngtown, AZ
1997–1998
Occupational Medicine Physician
Treated and evaluated injured employees for a top healthcare institution.
· Recognized as qualified workplace health consultant.
· Grew reputation of companie by providing excellent patient care and customer service.
GRACE HOSPITAL — Youngtown, AZ
1995–1996
Family Practitioner
Worked with Department Chair to improve patient treatment and evaluation.
· Led healthcare improvement program for women’s shelter and juvenile delinquency department.
· Organized a disablity return to work program.
· Coordinated with social care workers to evaluate disabled employees to help them return to work.
TRAINING
Workplace Safety and Ergonomics • Workplace Injuries • Understanding Workman’s Compensation • Substance Abuse • Drug Testing • Disability Case Management • Disability Resolution
PRESENTATIONS
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” — Occupational Therapists Association
“Disability Resolution” — Occupational Therapists Association
“Health & Safety for officet-workers” — Occupational Therapists Association
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of Occupational Therapists
Member, American Society of Ergnomic Professionals