Amanda Pace
Orefield,PA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions in an acute care setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK
Allentown, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Medical- surgical service line: August 2017- May 2022
- Trauma service line, including the Trauma Neuro ICU: May 2022-Present.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA06.2017
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science -
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05.2013
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Vestibular Therapy
- Geriatric Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
- Spinal Cord Rehab
- BLS training
- EMR / EHR
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Title
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 05/01/14, PRESENT
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), 05/01/14, PRESENT
Committee memberships
- Engagement Committee, 2018- 2021
- Clinical Excellence Committee, 2022- PRESENT
Clinical rotations
- Chicago, IL, May 2014, Workers' compensation outpatient clinic in Chicago.
- New Market, VA, May 2015, Skilled nursing facility in rural VA.
- Falls Church, VA, 08/01/16, 12/01/16, Outpatient sports PT clinic in northern VA.
- Allentown, PA, 01/01/17, 05/01/17, Acute care inpatient rotation on a medical-surgical ICU.
Awards
2021 Friends of Nursing Recipient - The Fleming Award to Recognize New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements.
Certification
- Clinical Instructor Credentialed, APTA - June 2023- PRESENT
Course Presenter
Main presenter of "The Acute Care Approach to Rehabilitating Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Case Study" at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium. March 2024
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Readmission, Discharge Disposition, and Feasibility Assessment of Utilizing Gait Speed on Medical-Surgical Patients., 2022
- Leveraging Mobile Documentation to Improve Access to Therapy Services in Acute Care., 2021-2022
- Adapting the Role of Physical Therapists in the Acute Care Hospital During a Global Pandemic., 2021-2022
- Examining Mobility Within a Physical Therapy-Driven Proning Protocol During the COVID-19 Pandemic., 2021-2022
- Examining Associations Between Prone Position and Hospital Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic., 2021-2022
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK
08.2017 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mary Baldwin University
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science -
Bloomsburg University