Adam Dennison
Northfield,OH
Summary
Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialist (OCS) and advisor with extensive experience in managing orthopedic patient care. Combines academic rigor and clinical efficiency to deliver exceptional results. Proven track record of enhancing documentation processes, improving patient treatment outcomes, and exceeding productivity goals. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
The Cleveland Clinic
06.2021 - Current
- Lead of system-wide initiative to enhance therapists' documentation efficiency resulting in decreased time spent outside of clinician work hours
- Achieves productivity standards and expands services to help increase clinic revenues
- Recommends implementing improvement opportunities in documentation through system-wide initiative
- Demonstrates effective communication skills in discussing complex medical information with patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Devises individualized treatment plans for orthopedic patients
- Trained twelve new employees in EMR, resulting in an increase in efficiency and accuracy in patient documentation
- Fosters relationships with surgeons and physicians for optimal patient care
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Mentored physical therapy students, resulting in improved clinical rotation skills and higher patient satisfaction
- Maintains 100% compliance with documentation standards
- Strengthens ties with surgeons for improved patient outcomes and support
- Leads clinical staff and management in new documentation efficiencies and processes
- Works with the EMR and technical team by providing suggestions to improve current EMR workflow and practice
Capstone Advisor
Rehab Essentials
04.2020 - Current
- Guides and reviews transitional DPT students through capstone paper process by ensuring thorough literature synthesis
- Reviewed fifteen capstone papers with 100% of students achieving a passing grade
- Evaluates and enhances academic rigor in DPT capstone projects focusing on diverse medical diagnoses
Physical Therapist
Nova Care Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluates patients to facilitate return to previous functional mobility, enhancing overall quality of care
- Managed and coordinated care for 40 orthopedic and neurological patients weekly
- Established and maintained relationships with physicians for patient referrals
- Conducted quarterly audits of peer therapists to uphold company standards
- Facilitated return to work process for Bureau of Worker's Compensation patients
- Oversaw patient documentation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
- Boosted clinic referrals through strategic outreach and relationship building
- Guided patients and families in effective home care, enhancing recovery outcomes
- Analyzed patient data to refine treatment plans, optimizing therapeutic impact
Education
Doctorate Of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2015
Skills
- Accountable
- Communication
- Decisiveness
- Innovative
- Listening
- Motivated
- Orthopedics
- Patient Outcomes Management
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Clinical reasoning
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
The Cleveland Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Capstone Advisor
Rehab Essentials
04.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist
Nova Care Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 06.2021
Doctorate Of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Michigan University
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