Alicia M. Reed
Louisburg,USA
Summary
Compassionate physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities and home health care. Adept at developing personalized treatment plans for older adults with a wide variety of clinical presentations including NM, MSK, and cardio-pulmonary. Exceptional communication skills foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes. Current NZ physio registration and APC committed to pursuing opportunities to provide quality care in New Zealand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Medi home health
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
05.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: MSA
- Website: www.msahealthcare.com
- In my current role, I work in the home health setting with a caseload of 5 to 7 patients per day, Monday through Friday, and rotating on-call weekends.
- Patients are seen in their personal homes, independent senior living homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
- I work with patient families and caregivers to train and provide guidance on how to properly care for their loved ones, especially when they are not able to care for themselves.
- I supervise several physio assistants and a non-skilled certified nurse's aide to ensure they are providing appropriate and safe treatment under their certifications.
- An important part of my role is to accurately document the treatment provided, patient education, patient response to treatment, home exercise programs, and progress toward goals.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluate and treat patients with the following diagnoses: CVA, TBI, Parkinson’s disease, MS, general debility, amputation, multi-trauma, CHF, COPD, total joint replacement, and patients with amputations.
Staff Physio
Pruitt Home Health
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Website: www.pruitthealth.com
- In this role I worked in patient’s home environment primarily with geriatric older adult population with focus on evaluation and treatment of patient’s with an array of conditions from Cardio/pulmonary, endocrine, Neuromuscular, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK and amputations
- Important job tasks included Home safety education, modifications and recommendations, family, caregiver and patient education on diagnosis and prognosis, and safe mobility
- Documentation of OASIS, Functional reassessment, Discharges and clinical visits to show patient progress, reactions to treatment and any changes required to ensure patient met their goals
Staff Physio
Amedisys Home Health
Franklinton, North Carolina, USA
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Website: www.amedisys.com
- In this role I worked in patient’s home environment primarily with geriatric older adult population with focus on evaluation and treatment of patient’s with an array of conditions from Cardio/pulmonary, endocrine, Neuromuscular, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK and amputations
- Important job tasks included Home safety education, modifications and recommendations, family, caregiver and patient education on diagnosis and prognosis, and safe mobility
- Documentation of OASIS, Functional reassessment, Discharges and clinical visits to show patient progress, reactions to treatment and any changes required to ensure patient met their goals
Rehab Program Manager/Physio
Southern Healthcare Management
Durham, North Carolina, USA
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Website: www.southernltc.com
- In this role, I worked in the capacity of rehab manager at a skilled nursing facility focused primarily on the geriatric older adult population, with the goal of rehabilitation to return patients to their homes following a hospital stay, as well as the treatment of long-term care patients.
- My daily tasks included determining staffing needs to ensure maximization of patient benefit, with attention to case mix guidelines, maintaining and growing the financial profitability of the rehab department, focusing on staff development and skills building, and evaluating and treating patients as needed.
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, SLPs, OTs, and other physiotherapists, to ensure the best patient outcomes.
- Patient conditions in this setting were similar to home health, included cardio/pulmonary, endocrine, neuromuscular, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK, and amputations.
Staff Physio
Genesis Healthcare
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, USA
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Website: www.genesishcc.com
- In this role I worked in the capacity of staff physiotherapist at a skilled nursing facility focused primarily on geriatric older adult population with goal of rehabilitation to return patient’s to their homes following a hospital stay
- My daily tasks included treatment of patients with the following conditions COPD, diabetes, Neuromuscular conditions, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK and amputations
- Worked with interdisciplinary team including nurses, SLP, OT and other Physio’s to ensure the best patient outcomes
Rehab Manager/Physio
RehabProTherapy
Dallas, Texas, USA
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Website: www.rehabprotherapy.com
- In this role I worked in the capacity of rehab manager and physio at a skilled nursing facility focused primarily on geriatric older adult population with goal of rehabilitation to return patient’s to their homes following a hospital stay
- My daily tasks included determining staffing needs to ensure maximization of patient benefit with attention to case mix guidelines, maintaining and growing financial profitability of rehab department, focus on staff development and skills building, evaluation and treatment of patients as needed
- Worked with interdisciplinary team including nurses, SLP, OT and other Physio’s to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Delegated tasks and supervised support staff including rehab techs and physical therapy assistants
- Patient conditions in this setting similar to home health included Cardio/pulmonary, endocrine, Neuromuscular, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK and amputations
Travel Physio
Jackson Therapy Partners
Richardson, Texas, USA
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Website: www.jacksontherapy.com
- In this role I worked as a travel physio in patient’s home environment primarily with geriatric older adult population with focus on evaluation and treatment of patient’s with an array of conditions from Cardio/pulmonary, endocrine, Neuromuscular, total joint replacement/orthopaedics, MSK and amputations
- Important job tasks included Home safety education, modifications and recommendations, family, caregiver and patient education on diagnosis and prognosis, and safe mobility
- Documentation of OASIS, Functional reassessment, Discharges and clinical visits to show patient progress, reactions to treatment and any changes required to ensure patient met their goals
Staff Physio
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
Edgewood, Kentucky, USA
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Website: www.encompasshealth.com
- In this role I worked in the capacity of staff physiotherapist at a subacute inpatient rehabilitation facility with goal to return patient to functional independence following hospital stay
- My daily tasks included 3 hours of intensive daily treatment for patients with the following conditions including heavy NM population, amputations, and orthopedics
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team including physiatrists, nurses, SLP, OT and other Physiotherapists to ensure the best patient outcomes
- Significant caregiver training component and occasional home evaluations to ensure success of family members once patient’s discharged to home
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA09.2009
Licensed Massage Therapist -
Cincinnati School of Medical Massage
Burlington, Kentucky, USA10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management and Marketing
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA05.1999
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Home exercise program prescription
- Postural correction techniques
- Gait analysis and training
- Balance and coordination training
- Parkinson’s BIG program
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Soft tissue mobilization
Post Graduate Continuing Education
- 11/2024, Wheelchair seating and positioning course, Quantum Rehab
- 10/2024- Kinesio taping of Lower Extremity, Allied Health Education
- 10/2024- Pre and Post Op Leading Edge Total Joint Arthroplasty: Corrective Exercises and Manual Therapy Interventions, Allied Health Education
- 08/2024- Innovative Treatments for Mild TBI and Concussion-Related Visual Impairment, Allied Health Education
- 06/2023, CPR Certified (Basic Life Support and AED), American Heart Association
- 02/2023 and 02/2025- LSVT Big Certification renewal, LSVT
- 12/2023- Certification in Vestibular Rehab, PESI
- 12/2022-Otago Balance and Exercise Program: Falls Prevention Training, Otago
- 10/2020- LSVT Big Certified (Parkinson’s disease advanced education), LSVT
- 01/2021- Geriatric Rehab Module 1: Musculoskeletal Conditions and Spine Disorders, Home CEU
- 2013-2016- Basic Modality, e-stim, diathermy, ultrasound and Wound Care Management Courses, ACP
- 06/2013- Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Nz Registration Status
Registered 70-30632
Current APC
Immigration Status
Visa to Residency - contract with NZ Shores for assistance
Driving License Status
North Carolina, USA unobstructed driving license
Traveling With
Husband Sean, Daughter Bryn and 2 dogs: Rori, Shadow
Accomplishments
- Recipient of University Graduate Scholarship 2006
- Research poster accepted to APTA Combined Sections Meeting Feb. 2009: Effect of Dynamic Visual and Auditory Feedback on Gait in Persons with Stroke
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Medi home health
05.2021 - Current
Staff Physio
Pruitt Home Health
09.2020 - 04.2021
Staff Physio
Amedisys Home Health
12.2017 - 08.2020
Rehab Program Manager/Physio
Southern Healthcare Management
12.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Physio
Genesis Healthcare
07.2014 - 04.2015
Rehab Manager/Physio
RehabProTherapy
08.2012 - 05.2014
Travel Physio
Jackson Therapy Partners
11.2011 - 08.2012
Staff Physio
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2011
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Cincinnati
Licensed Massage Therapist -
Cincinnati School of Medical Massage
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management and Marketing
Central Michigan University
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