Physical Therapist

• Mar 2017 - Present

Physical Therapist

• Dec 2015 - Present

Routinely perform Start of Care evaluations for variety of diagnoses including orthopedic post-op, neurologic, falls, and general deconditioning. Provide daily interventions and supervision of PTA’s. Routinely perform Start of Care evaluations for variety of diagnoses including orthopedic post-op, neurologic, falls, and general deconditioning. Provide daily interventions and supervision of PTA’s.

Physical Therapist

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, lymphedema, falls risk, surgical post–op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses. Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, lymphedema, falls risk, surgical post–op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses.

Physical Therapist at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

• Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, chronic pain, surgical post-op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses. • Communicated directly with PCP’s regarding patient care and place consults to specialty clinics as indicated. • Provided inpatient weekend coverage within ICU, acute care, and rehab units. • Developed and presented training to nursing and rehabilitation staff on… Show more • Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, chronic pain, surgical post-op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses. • Communicated directly with PCP’s regarding patient care and place consults to specialty clinics as indicated. • Provided inpatient weekend coverage within ICU, acute care, and rehab units. • Developed and presented training to nursing and rehabilitation staff on “Edema Management and Differential Diagnosis.” • Developed and implemented Yoga Class for Exercise Management. • Lead group and individual classes on the health benefits of physical activity and how to safely develop a physical activity plan. • Developed and Implemented a “Back School” for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. • Coordinated and participated in monthly interdepartmental educational in-services. • Represented Physical Therapy Department at annual Health Fair to provide veterans and employees with general health and wellness information. • Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students. Show less • Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, chronic pain, surgical post-op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses. • Communicated directly with PCP’s regarding patient care and place consults to specialty clinics as indicated. • Provided inpatient weekend coverage within ICU, acute care, and rehab units. • Developed and presented training to nursing and rehabilitation staff on… Show more • Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with a variety of conditions including orthopedic diagnoses, chronic pain, surgical post-op, falls risk and generalized neurologic diagnoses. • Communicated directly with PCP’s regarding patient care and place consults to specialty clinics as indicated. • Provided inpatient weekend coverage within ICU, acute care, and rehab units. • Developed and presented training to nursing and rehabilitation staff on “Edema Management and Differential Diagnosis.” • Developed and implemented Yoga Class for Exercise Management. • Lead group and individual classes on the health benefits of physical activity and how to safely develop a physical activity plan. • Developed and Implemented a “Back School” for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. • Coordinated and participated in monthly interdepartmental educational in-services. • Represented Physical Therapy Department at annual Health Fair to provide veterans and employees with general health and wellness information. • Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students. Show less

Physical Therapist

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

• Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with general orthopedic conditions, Lymphedema, and Cancer Fatigue. • Assisted with establishment and implementation of Strength after Breast Cancer Program. • Provided evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the patient with general orthopedic conditions, Lymphedema, and Cancer Fatigue. • Assisted with establishment and implementation of Strength after Breast Cancer Program.

Physical Therapist

• May 2009 - Dec 2011

• Performed comprehensive evaluation, differential diagnosis, and developed treatment plans for patients seeking care of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including non-traumatic joint pain and minor sprains, acute traumatic injuries, severe strains and sprains, contusions, and minor fractures. • Acted as specialist for evaluation and treatment of the patient with vestibular, mild TBI, and balance deficits. • Prescribed appropriate casts, splints, and/or bracing for above conditions… Show more • Performed comprehensive evaluation, differential diagnosis, and developed treatment plans for patients seeking care of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including non-traumatic joint pain and minor sprains, acute traumatic injuries, severe strains and sprains, contusions, and minor fractures. • Acted as specialist for evaluation and treatment of the patient with vestibular, mild TBI, and balance deficits. • Prescribed appropriate casts, splints, and/or bracing for above conditions. • Ordered and reviewed completed x-rays; ordered MRIs, bone scans, CT scans, ultrasounds and basic laboratory studies to assist with differential diagnosis and treatment plan development. Show less • Performed comprehensive evaluation, differential diagnosis, and developed treatment plans for patients seeking care of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including non-traumatic joint pain and minor sprains, acute traumatic injuries, severe strains and sprains, contusions, and minor fractures. • Acted as specialist for evaluation and treatment of the patient with vestibular, mild TBI, and balance deficits. • Prescribed appropriate casts, splints, and/or bracing for above conditions… Show more • Performed comprehensive evaluation, differential diagnosis, and developed treatment plans for patients seeking care of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including non-traumatic joint pain and minor sprains, acute traumatic injuries, severe strains and sprains, contusions, and minor fractures. • Acted as specialist for evaluation and treatment of the patient with vestibular, mild TBI, and balance deficits. • Prescribed appropriate casts, splints, and/or bracing for above conditions. • Ordered and reviewed completed x-rays; ordered MRIs, bone scans, CT scans, ultrasounds and basic laboratory studies to assist with differential diagnosis and treatment plan development. Show less

Physical Therapist

• May 2005 - Apr 2009

• Provided evaluation, treatment, and complete decongestive therapy for the patient with Lymphedema and Cancer Fatigue. • Evaluated, provided differential diagnosis and implemented appropriate treatment for patients with a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. • Assisted with data collection for clinical research study “Physical Activity and Lymphedema (PAL) Trial” (2008). • Provided evaluation, treatment, and complete decongestive therapy for the patient with Lymphedema and Cancer Fatigue. • Evaluated, provided differential diagnosis and implemented appropriate treatment for patients with a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. • Assisted with data collection for clinical research study “Physical Activity and Lymphedema (PAL) Trial” (2008).

Physical Therapist

• Dec 2003 - May 2005

• Evaluated and implemented physical therapy treatment plans for patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. • Assisted with marketing and implementation of Pediatric Program. • Evaluated and implemented physical therapy treatment plans for patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. • Assisted with marketing and implementation of Pediatric Program.

Physical Therapist

• Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

• Evaluated and implemented physical therapy treatment plans for mentally and physically impaired children 3-18 years of age. • Evaluated and implemented physical therapy treatment plans for mentally and physically impaired children 3-18 years of age.