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Aiesha Thomas Clarke

Bowie,MD

Summary

Dynamic rehabilitation leader with extensive clinical expertise at Communicare of Families, enhancing patient outcomes through effective team building and performance improvement. Skilled in therapeutic techniques and modalities, I have successfully supervised interdisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and quality care while fostering a supportive environment for diverse patient populations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Rehabilitation

Communicare of Families
01.2020 - Current
  • Supervise and support therapist across all disciplines.
  • Monitor and ensure company systems and operations run effectively and are consistent.
  • Participate in facility meetings with interdisciplinary team members to maximize resident outcomes.
  • Monitor timely completion of documentation.
  • Perform weekly and monthly billing and closeout.
  • Liaison for student mentorship and training.
  • Oversee interdisciplinary quarterly and annual screens.
  • Follow through on nursing recommendations for improved quality of care.
  • Ensure staff follow company policy and procedures.
  • Ensure staff adhere to facility infection control policy.
  • Ensure timely license renewal, compliance and Relias.

PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation Services Inc. (RSI)
05.2001 - Current
  • Provide limited physical therapy services in a variety of settings to improve the quality and lives of patients in SNF's, ALF's, Clinics, and Home Health services.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Daily documentation on resident progress and progression towards goals.

Staff Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehab Care
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided exceptional care to diverse patient population and medical complexities.
  • Effectively managed caseloads while adhering to established productivity standards set forth by the clinic or organization.
  • Promoted a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved social interaction among patients experiencing similar challenges or diagnoses.
  • Pointe of service documentation.
  • Work with interdisciplinary team members to promote safe discharge from facility to home.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings.
  • Perform interdisciplinary screens.

Staff Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

VNA of Maryland Home Health
06.2015 - 06.2019

Point of service documentation

Provide in home physical therapy services to improve patient strength and dynamic stability while performing community or home based activity during gait training, transfers, stair training,

Discuss any adverse signs during treatment and update case managing on progression towards goals.

  • Participate in company team meetings and annual trainings to ensure proper bag handling and infection control.

Education

No Degree - Swedish And Deep Tissue Massage & Bodywork

National Massage Therapy Institute
Falls Church, VA.
09-2007

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Northeastern Academy (NEA)
N.Y, N.Y
06-1985

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Outcome measurement
  • Performance improvement
  • Modalities
  • Massage and Bodywork
  • Team building

Timeline

Director of Rehabilitation

Communicare of Families
01.2020 - Current

Staff Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehab Care
06.2019 - 12.2019

Staff Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

VNA of Maryland Home Health
06.2015 - 06.2019

PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation Services Inc. (RSI)
05.2001 - Current

No Degree - Swedish And Deep Tissue Massage & Bodywork

National Massage Therapy Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Nassau Community College

High School Diploma -

Northeastern Academy (NEA)
Aiesha Thomas Clarke