Laurie Pullano
Sarver,PA
Summary
Physical Therapist, with over 35 years experience in homecare. Demonstrates strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Strong patient interactions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Concordia Visiting Nurses
Cabot, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Perform evaluation and treatment of home care patients including completion of Oasis C2 data.
- Manage diverse full time case load consisting primarily of high level PT visits (Oasis C2 Admissions, Recertifications and Discharges, Evaluations, Medicare Reassessments, Discharges and PTA Supervisories)
- Communication with full interdisciplinary team including PTA involved in patient care and physician offices.
Therapy Manager
Concordia Visiting Nurses
Cabot, PA
01.2011 - 12.2020
- Day to day supervision of over 50 therapy field staff employees
- Coordinated staff schedules, working with 2 therapy schedulers for optimal coverage of patient demands.
- Monitored operations for regulatory compliance and to check for workflow problems impacting delivery of optimal patient therapy.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Physical Therapist
Concordia Visiting Nurses
Cabot, PA
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Performed homecare physical therapy care as above in current position
Physical Therapist
West Arm Therapy Services
Lower Burrell, PA
09.1999 - 09.2006
- Provided Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment of home care patients including completion of Oasis data.
- Provided Physical Therapy care in outpatient clinics, treating primarily an orthopedic population.
Education
Master of Science - Allied Health Administration
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
State University of New York Health Science Center
Brooklyn, NY05.1983
Skills
- Home health care expertise
- Develops strong relationships with both patient and family for ultimate progress in physical therapy program
- Patient-focused therapy
- Prior certification in completion of Oasis data
- Strong communication skills for interactions with other health care professional
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Concordia Visiting Nurses
01.2021 - Current
Therapy Manager
Concordia Visiting Nurses
01.2011 - 12.2020
Physical Therapist
Concordia Visiting Nurses
09.2006 - 12.2010
Physical Therapist
West Arm Therapy Services
09.1999 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Allied Health Administration
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
State University of New York Health Science Center