Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
Observes patient progress over time and determined necessity of further treatment.
Reviews physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
Examines patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
Identify and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Provides education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
Provides gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
Incorporates clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Utilizes evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
Physical Therapist (PRN)
HCA Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current
Hospital setting for adult and pediatric populations (IRU, ICU, oncology, pediatrics)
Performed physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, treatment visits and discharges for pediatric and adult populations
Created and maintained interdisciplinary communication between, speech and occupational therapists, nursing, social work and doctors
Made recommendations for post discharge therapy and equipment
Physical Therapist
Therapy 2000
Irving, TX
09.2022 - 09.2023
Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre of Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Led and motivated 6-8 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
Participated in weekly meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
Supervising Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Dallas
Dallas, TX
02.2019 - 05.2021
Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
Actively oversee patient and resident care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders.
Directly supervise 3-5 Physical Therapist Assistants and managed caseload of 30-40 patients.
Identify and properly document patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
Collaborate with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
Provide highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Consult with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs which achieved 87% therapy goals.
Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
Academic Clinical Coordinator of Ed., PTA Program
Brightwood College
Dallas , Texas
09.2018 - 11.2018
Secured, developed and maintained clinical sites for student rotations, which includes student placement, onboarding, monitoring and advising/counseling the students and/or clinical instructors as needed
Ensured student preparedness and compliance for clinical rotation to include but not limited to orientation, proof of readiness, program manuals and clinical site information
Managed surveys, reports and interviews regarding clinical rotations by students and CI(s), including distribution, collection, compiling and review
Reviewed and edited the Clinical Handbook
Participated in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
Performed other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the college and program's core values and goals
Travel Physical Therapist
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, TX
5 2018 - 8 2018
Inpatient rehabilitation
Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
Physical Therapist
THERAPY 2000
Dallas, Texas
10 2016 - 4 2018
Home health setting for pediatric population
Planned and performed physical therapy admissions, evaluations and treatment sessions in patients' home or daycare
Provided extensive family education regarding therapy goals and plan of care for improved patient gross motor development and functional mobility
Created patient specific home exercise programs to increase family involvement and engagement in the physical therapy treatment process
Managed patient caseload, established and maintained interdisciplinary communication between therapists, physicians, and other specialists to ensure optimal delivery of services available to patient and family
Assistant to the Instructor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas
8 2014 - 5 2015
Served as assistant as requested by designated professors of several courses in the doctor of physical therapy program
Provided hands on instruction and education to students regarding proficient collection of subjective/objective patient data via evaluation, proper patient handling/positioning across multiple patient populations and manual therapy techniques
Tutored students and assisted in test administration
Physical Therapist Assistant
THERAPY 2000
Dallas, Texas
10 2006 - 10 2016
Home health setting for pediatric population
Planned and executed treatment sessions in patients' home or daycare under the direction of the supervising therapist
Provided extensive family education regarding therapy goals and evidence-based plan of care for improved patient gross motor development and functional mobility
Created patient specific home exercise programs to increase family involvement and engagement in the physical therapy treatment process
Managed patient caseload under supervising therapist advisement and approval, established and maintained interdisciplinary communication between therapists, physicians, and other specialists to ensure optimal delivery of services available to patient and family
Physical Therapist Assistant
ChiroSpa Wellness
, Texas
1 2005 - 1 2006
Assisting in developing and implementing a new physical therapy practice
Progressing patient physical therapy programs set forth by the supervising physical therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sports PT of New York
New York, NY
1 2002 - 1 2005
Worked independently and in conjunction with other physical therapists and physicians in treating patients in an outpatient setting, including the use of physical modalities, manual therapy techniques and exercise equipment
Prepared and maintained daily notes, progress notes, and re-evaluations of patient treatments and progress
Assisted office manager with medical billing and coding for physical therapy interventions
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of North Texas Health Science Center
2014
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
New York University
2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Howard University
1991
Skills
Pediatric experience
Training and development
Evidence-based clinician
Creative Problem Solving
Team training and supervision
Time management proficiency
CPR training
Medicaid billing competency
Culturally aware
Health information systems
Acute and rehabilitative care
Personnel management
Patient relations
Regulatory requirements
Healthcare delivery
Staff supervision
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association/TPTA, member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Xi Theta Omega Chapter, President
Arlington Foundation for Excellence In Education, member
Howard University Alumni Association, Executive Secretary
Women’s Health and Health Disparities Advisory Board, member
Former North Texas District of TPTA Vice-chairman and secretary
2 year presenter at the University of North Texas Autism Conference
APTA Minorities in Physical Therapy Scholarship Recipient
Texas Health Resources Scholarship/Internship Recipient
UNTHSC Scholarship for Clinical Excellence
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Fort Worth ISD
09.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist (PRN)
HCA Medical City Dallas
02.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Therapy 2000
09.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre of Dallas
05.2021 - 08.2022
Supervising Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Dallas
02.2019 - 05.2021
Academic Clinical Coordinator of Ed., PTA Program
Brightwood College
09.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Physical Therapist
Medical Center Hospital
5 2018 - 8 2018
Physical Therapist
THERAPY 2000
10 2016 - 4 2018
Assistant to the Instructor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
8 2014 - 5 2015
Physical Therapist Assistant
THERAPY 2000
10 2006 - 10 2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
ChiroSpa Wellness
1 2005 - 1 2006
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sports PT of New York
1 2002 - 1 2005
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant