Alyssa Adkins, PT, DPT
Columbus
Summary
Versatile rehabilitation leader with extensive experience overseeing clinical operations and driving departmental initiatives, while continuing to advance evidence-based neurological rehabilitation. Recognized for strong emotional intelligence, leading teams through change, and supporting senior leadership priorities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Rehabilitation Supervisor
Ohiohealth
Columbus, OH
11.2023 - Current
- Lead daily clinical operations with staffing, supply management, and safety and joint commission compliance.
- Support senior leadership with customer service needs and departmental project support.
- Support departmental initiatives and process changes while mentoring interdisciplinary staff, fostering a culture of emotional intelligence and continuous improvement toward change.
- Support and coach associates during safety events and operational challenges.
Physical Therapist
Ohiohealth
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Perform comprehensive evaluations for patients with neurologic, vestibular and orthopedic conditions
- Serve as a clinical leader in vestibular/concussion, movement disorder, and spinal cord injury are
- Seek advanced clinical training and evidence-based interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Parkinson's Disease Wellness Coordinator
Ohiohealth
Columbus, OH
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Create and expand neurological wellness initiatives, collaborating with community resources, and identifying community needs.
- Developed and instructed continuing education courses for exercise professions on Parkinson's disease etiology and exercise guidelines.
- Led grant writing, budget planning and program development to support innovative wellness program initiatives.
- Collaborated with neurologists, rehabilitation teams, and administrative leaders to support community wellness initiatives.
Rehabilitation Manager
Blue Sky Therapy
Columbus, OH
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and census-based resource allocation.
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams, supporting productivity, performance, and high-quality patient care.
- Performed associate evaluations and collaborated with regional leadership on performance development.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2013
Skills
- Evidence-based practice and technology integration in rehabilitation
- Leadership and emotional intelligence
- Clinical operations and workflow optimization
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Support and finalization of departmental projects
Certification
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), APTA-March 2023
Timeline
Outpatient Rehabilitation Supervisor
Ohiohealth
11.2023 - Current
Parkinson's Disease Wellness Coordinator
Ohiohealth
11.2022 - 11.2023
Physical Therapist
Ohiohealth
01.2020 - Current
Rehabilitation Manager
Blue Sky Therapy
11.2018 - 01.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Wheeling Jesuit University
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati