Career Journey
Every role in Gabriella's career has been a building block — each one deepening her clinical expertise, expanding her professional reach, and reinforcing her commitment to patient-centered care. Here is the path that brought her from the bedside to the operating room.
Gabriella supports the sales and clinical implementation of Medtronic's neuromodulation and pain therapy systems across western Pennsylvania. She provides surgical case coverage, clinical education, and patient case management while collaborating directly with physicians in the OR during trials, implants, and follow-up care.
- Supported the launch of Inceptiv and Intellis Pro chronic pain management platforms
- Rebuilt damaged accounts through a consultative, trust-based approach focused on patient outcomes
- Earned additional territory responsibilities through demonstrated initiative and surgical case proficiency
- Independently converting competitive business, driving trial referrals leading to successful implants
- Catalyst Award Nominee, FY24 Q1
Provided patient-centered occupational therapy in home health settings, managing a dynamic caseload independently while coordinating with interdisciplinary care teams to execute individualized clinical care plans.
- Consistently achieved over 100% productivity, averaging 30+ units weekly
- Met quarterly bonus 14 out of 14 quarters
- 100% patient visit documentation sync time daily
Provided virtual and in-person skilled occupational therapy for students across four cyber school districts, individualizing treatment aligned with each child's IEP. Maintained 100% documentation compliance and met 100% of IEP deadlines.
Evaluated and treated patients across various disease states in a skilled nursing facility. Supervised two certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and consistently met monthly performance benchmarks.
- Awarded Top 100 Best in Patient Care for Occupational Therapy — American Health Council (2018)
Managed caseloads of students grades K-12 within Propel Schools, developing individualized care plans aligned with each student's IEP and 504 plans. Coordinated closely with parents, school administrators, and educational teams.
Served as lead occupational therapist for the Technology Assisted Children's Home Program, supporting families across the state of Pennsylvania. Traveled throughout PA providing medical device education, DME recommendations, and evaluations to children requiring life-saving devices. Additionally provided acute care and inpatient rehabilitation services across cardiac, orthopedic, ICU, general surgery, and general medicine departments.
Education & Honors
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Gannon University — Erie, PA (2016)
Bachelor of Health Science, Summa Cum Laude
Gannon University — Erie, PA (2015)
Honors & Recognition
- Top 100 Best in Patient Care — American Health Council (2018)
- Catalyst Award Nominee, Q1 FY24 — Medtronic
- Pi Theta Epsilon (Gamma Delta Chapter) — National Honors Fraternity for Occupational Therapy
- Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity — Gannon University
- Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority — Alumni Relations Chair, Public Relations Chair, Executive Board Member