Physical Therapist

• Sep 2021 - Present

Physical Therapist

• Sep 2021 - Present

Co-Manager/Co-Owner

• Sep 2020 - Present

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Setting: Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient setting to restore and promote maximum level of function. - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments and discharge planning - Proficient at standardized objective measures proving medical necessity and providing appropriate clinical treatments - Promoted maximum rehabilitation potential and early return to the community using the following interventions: therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular reeducation, pre-/gait training, orthotic/prosthetic training - Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings that included fall prevention, care plan/goal setting, and discharge planning - Prevented rehospitalization and falls through patient, family, and staff education regarding plan of care and safe mobility techniques - Supervised physical therapy assistants with the implementation and modification of the patient’s plan of care Show less

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Setting: Inpatient Rehab EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient setting to restore and promote maximum level of function. - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments and discharge planning - Proficient at standardized objective measures proving medical necessity and providing appropriate clinical treatments - Promoted maximum rehabilitation potential and early return to the community using the following interventions: therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular reeducation, pre-/gait training, orthotic/prosthetic training - Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings that included fall prevention, care plan/goal setting, and discharge planning - Prevented rehospitalization and falls through patient, family, and staff education regarding plan of care and safe mobility techniques - Supervised physical therapy assistants with the implementation and modification of the patient’s plan of care Show less

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

Setting: Pediatric Outpatient EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient setting to restore and promote maximum level of function. - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments and discharge planning - Proficient at standardized objective measures proving medical necessity and providing appropriate clinical treatments - Promoted maximum rehabilitation potential and early return to the community using the following interventions: therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular reeducation, pre-/gait training, orthotic/prosthetic training - Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings that included fall prevention, care plan/goal setting, and discharge planning - Prevented rehospitalization and falls through patient, family, and staff education regarding plan of care and safe mobility techniques - Supervised physical therapy assistants with the implementation and modification of the patient’s plan of care - Provided virtual physical therapy and parent coaching for pediatric patients using the Clock Tree Application Show less

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

Traveling Physical Therapist - 3 month contract simultaneously covering 3 locations in Missouri (Bernie, Gideon, and Sikeston) EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in several skilled nursing facilities. - Similar responsibilities noted above, with the addition of: - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments, recertifications, and discharge planning - Promoted patients’ safe return to the community through home/environmental assessment - Coordinated with the community’s orthotic/prosthetic companies to provide orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for patients’ safe functional mobility - Set-up of Restorative Nursing Program of Exercises for patients who don’t qualify for skilled physical therapy services to maintain their function and prevent decline - Ensured staff and patient safety through in-service trainings regarding safe transfer techniques (hoyer lift, stand-up lift, tenor lift, stand-pivot transfers, sliding board transfers) Show less

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

Traveling Physical Therapist - 3 month contract in Arkansas EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in several skilled nursing facilities. - Similar responsibilities noted above, with the addition of: - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments, recertifications, and discharge planning - Promoted patients’ safe return to the community through home/environmental assessment - Coordinated with the community’s orthotic/prosthetic companies to provide orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for patients’ safe functional mobility - Set-up of Restorative Nursing Program of Exercises for patients who don’t qualify for skilled physical therapy services to maintain their function and prevent decline - Ensured staff and patient safety through in-service trainings regarding safe transfer techniques (hoyer lift, stand-up lift, tenor lift, stand-pivot transfers, sliding board transfers) Show less

Physical Therapist, Translator, Early Intervention Examiner

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

Setting: Pediatric Home Health Location/s: Ability Network (Milam, Cowgill, Van Buren, Campbell, Ellington, Portageville) EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • TRANSDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in home health. Evaluated and treated children (0-3yrs old) using State recommended standardized outcome measure (i.e., DAYC2) Promoted patient and family well-being through family-centered, routine-based physical therapy plan of care to achieve developmental milestones Ensured continuity of care through family coaching to incorporate physical therapy strategies into the family’s daily routine and to adjust according to child’s response Collaborated with other team members using transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary model Provided translator services as needed: Tagalog (highly proficient - written & spoken), Arabic (basic), Spanish (basic) Show less

Director Of Christian Education (Volunteer)

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT • TEAM RECRUITMENT & TRAINING • PROOFREADING & EDITING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS - Initiated, reviewed, and implemented the curriculum for the following departments: Nursery (0-5 yrs old), Children (6-12 yrs old), Youth (12+ yrs old), Adult Small Groups (18+ yrs old) - Assisted lead pastor with life coaching for church members - Prepared and disseminated information to the organization’s members through printed newsletters, e-newsletters, and social media - Ensured accuracy of information through proofreading and editing of written and visual materials related to promotions (i.e., social media posts, letters for flyers and brochures) Show less

Project Manager/Building Campaign Coordinator/Communications Director

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT • TEAM RECRUITMENT & TRAINING • PROOFREADING & EDITING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS - Monitored and coordinated the tasks of a 30-member team for the building campaign - Gathered and disseminated information to the campaign organization and the 600-member church through newsletters, e-newsletters, and social media - Prepared materials for the campaign trainings, events, and financial report - Ensured accuracy of all written and visual materials related to promotions (i.e., social media posts, letters for flyers and brochures, church video commercial script, etc.) through proofreading and editing - Developed volunteer teams as deemed necessary to accomplish communication goals - Enlisted and equipped qualified volunteers such as artists, designers, photographers, editors, videographers, and writers. Show less

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract/PRN

• Dec 2010 - Jan 2016

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Location/s: Isaac Group, LLC (Park Avenue Nursing & Rehab, Ocean Promenade Nursing & Rehab) EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in several skilled nursing facilities. - Similar responsibilities noted under Travel Physical Therapist with the addition of: - Clinical training/mentoring for Gannon University physical therapy students, including documentation audit and training - Performed documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments, recertifications, and discharge planning - Promoted patients’ safe discharge through Care Plan Meetings with the patient, the patient’s caregivers, the occupational therapist, the speech therapist, the social worker, and the nursing staff - Coordinated with the community’s orthotic/prosthetic companies to provide orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for patients’ safe functional mobility - Set-up of Restorative Nursing Program of Exercises for patients who don’t qualify for skilled physical therapy services to maintain their function and prevent decline - Ensured staff and patient safety through in-service trainings regarding safe transfer techniques (hoyer lift, stand-up lift, tenor lift, stand-pivot transfers, sliding board transfers) Show less

Physical Therapist

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

EVALUATIONS & TREATMENTS • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE • TESTS & MEASURES • INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Directed, supervised, and provided physical therapy services to patients in several skilled nursing facilities. - Similar responsibilities noted under Travel Physical Therapist with the addition of: - Documentation audit to ensure compliance and timely reassessments, recertifications, and discharge planning - Promoted evidence-based practice through in-service training/education in the Rehabilitation Department Show less