ABDON ANGELES
Menifee,CA
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, specializing in acute rehabilitation and pain management techniques. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through empathetic care and innovative treatment programs. Adept at managing complex cases, including sports injuries and head trauma, while fostering a collaborative environment for optimal recovery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Staff physical therapist for outpatient clinic.
- Specializes in neurological, sports, and orthopedic conditions.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Administered electrical stimulation using ultrasound machines or TENS units when needed, and other pain modalities.
- Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
Director of Rehabilitation
Pacific Haven Health Care Center
Garden Grove, CA
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Directs operation of a skilled nursing facility with 7 FTE's and 40 inpatient skilled patients seen daily 90 ADC.
- Granted 5 star facility by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Adjunct Instructor
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Assist instructor in teaching neurology lab for Physical Therapy Assistant students.
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Developed quizzes, exams and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
- Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
- Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.
Regional Mentor/Area Manager
Interface Rehab
Placentia, CA
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Consultant for multiple skilled nursing facilities responsible for clinical compliance and financial performance of each facility supervised.
- Overseeing 9 facilities from Inland Empire (5) and San Diego (4).
- Responsible for mentoring more than 50 FTE including physical, occupation, speech therapist and Rehab administrative assistant.
- Directly managed productivity and efficiency of individual facilities.
- Directly managed efficiency and dilution of staff in each facility for providing care with least cost.
- Met threshold net revenue for each facility.
- Manages operation according to insurance coverage following state, federal and payers.
- Providing data report and plan of action on financial performance bimonthly.
- Formulates plan of action to improve clinical outcomes and financial performance of each facility.
- Participated in DHS survey for SNF.
- Participated in marketing and program development directly responsible for relationships with facility administrators and owners.
- Evaluate systems to ensure structure in facility managed.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Implemented effective customer service surveys to encourage feedback.
Physical Therapist
Interstate Rehab
Glendale, CA
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Initiated appropriate intervention programs for patients suffering from accidents, illnesses, and injuries.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
11.2006 - 03.2012
Staff Therapist
Casa Colina
Pomona, CA
07.2004 - 10.2006
- Responsible for evaluation and program coordination for Brain injury and spinal cord Injury inpatient and out patient program.
- Performed clinical inservices for assessment and treatment of TBI and SCI in facility and in the community.
Lead Therapist
Kindred Hospitals-OC
Santa Ana, CA
10.2003 - 06.2004
- Led Rehab department with daily operation of a LTAC hospital.
- PT for medically complex patients.
Physical Therapist
Kindred Nursing Facility
Livermore, CA
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Performed Physical Therapy in a skilled nursing facility.
Staff Therapist
Methodist Hospital
Merrillville, IN
06.1995 - 06.2003
- Perform functions of staff therapist and involve in all accreditation for Hospital and acute care rehab settings (CARF).
- Performed evaluation and treatment of Acute orthopedic patients that include but not limited to Joint replacements, spinal surgery, trauma and sports injury.
- Performing evaluation, treatment, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team with primary clients consisting of acute neurological and orthopedic conditions.
- Outpatient performing evaluations and treatment for pain management, orthopedics, neurological and various conditions.
- Participated in CARF accreditation and performance improvement measures.
- Therapist in in hospital subacute unit setting with geriatric patients.
- Familiarity in MDS and PPS.
Instructor
University of Perpetual Help PH
, Philippines
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Staff Faculty for Physical Therapy program Laguna,.
- Taught in a physical therapy program teaching anatomy, physiology, therapeutic exercises and PT procedures for PT and radiology students.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion
San Antonio, TX12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Perpetual Help Laguna
01.1994
Skills
- Acute rehabilitation expertise
- Geriatric care experience
- Sports and orthopedic certification
- Empathy and patience
- Head injury management
- Sports injury treatment
- Pain management techniques
References
REFERENCES SKILLS, REFERENCES Cynthia Duque RN Former COO Promise Hospitals 626-822-0158 Paolo Villaroel PT Director of Therapy services Promise Hospitals of East Los Angeles 714-357-7744 Soledad Casino RN Director of Nursing Pacific Haven Healthcare Center 714-534-1942 successful leadership experience for more than 10 years strong clinical practice for more than 18 years proficient user of electronic medical records in various settings.
Additional Information
- LICENSES , SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Stanbridge College
09.2014 - 11.2017
Director of Rehabilitation
Pacific Haven Health Care Center
05.2013 - 12.2019
Regional Mentor/Area Manager
Interface Rehab
09.2012 - 05.2013
Physical Therapist
Interstate Rehab
03.2012 - 11.2012
Director of Rehabilitation Services
11.2006 - 03.2012
Staff Therapist
Casa Colina
07.2004 - 10.2006
Lead Therapist
Kindred Hospitals-OC
10.2003 - 06.2004
Physical Therapist
Kindred Nursing Facility
06.2003 - 09.2003
Staff Therapist
Methodist Hospital
06.1995 - 06.2003
Instructor
University of Perpetual Help PH
01.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Perpetual Help Laguna
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion
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