Physical Therapist

• Aug 2016 - Present

Physical Therapist

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

Acute Care Physical Therapist, Riverside Hospital

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

Provided individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve independence with functional mobility for patients in an inpatient setting. Instructed and assisted patients in performing functional activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. Provided professional recommendations for discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers. Instructed patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend… Show more Provided individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve independence with functional mobility for patients in an inpatient setting. Instructed and assisted patients in performing functional activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. Provided professional recommendations for discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers. Instructed patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and/or provided assistive equipment. The patient population primarily included those recovering from total and partial joint replacements, spinal fusions, tumor resections, and other orthopedic surgeries. I also treated patients for orthopedic pathologies who were receiving inpatient chemical dependency and mental health treatment. Show less Provided individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve independence with functional mobility for patients in an inpatient setting. Instructed and assisted patients in performing functional activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. Provided professional recommendations for discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers. Instructed patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend… Show more Provided individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve independence with functional mobility for patients in an inpatient setting. Instructed and assisted patients in performing functional activities and in using assistive and supportive devices. Provided professional recommendations for discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers. Instructed patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and/or provided assistive equipment. The patient population primarily included those recovering from total and partial joint replacements, spinal fusions, tumor resections, and other orthopedic surgeries. I also treated patients for orthopedic pathologies who were receiving inpatient chemical dependency and mental health treatment. Show less