Hi, I’m
Amir Esmaeili
PT, DPT, C/NDT, FAAOMPT
Mission,TX
First move well, then move often.
Gray Cook, PT, OCS
Summary
Dedicated and goal-driven clinical and healthcare leadership professional with more than twelve years of experience delivering exemplary evidence-based care. Directed clinical management of multiple outpatient rehabilitation facilities to foster quality improvement, optimal patient outcomes, and exceptional care delivery in accordance with program standards and clinical practice guidelines. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills with superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Experienced in specialty-service line implementation and instructional design. Recognized for staff development leading to high-performing teams. Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas (1198501).
Overview
12
years of professional experience
9
Certificates
Work History
South Texas Health System ClinicsMcAllen, TX
Staff Physical Therapist - Outpatient
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluates and treats patients for conservative and post-operative management of orthopedic conditions and sport/work-related injuries.
- Serves as a PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways mentor to Staff Physical Therapist Assistants specializing in Orthopedics.
- Maintains daily caseload of 8-10 patient visits.
DHR HealthEdinburg, TX
Director - Outpatient Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions, providing guidance and leadership to 3 unique departments; Neuro-Therapy Institute, Aquatic Therapy Institute, and Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Supervised 48 employees collectively serving 700-800 patient visits per week.
- Developed five specialty-service lines in identified areas of community need including: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), limb loss and impairment, vestibular rehabilitation, voice rehabilitation following total laryngectomy, and aquatic rehabilitation.
- Revised operational policies and clinical guidelines for specialty-service lines.
- Consistently exceeded expectations for both efficiency and fiscal targets.
DHR HealthEdinburg, TX
Therapy Supervisor - Outpatient Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Motivated and supervised team of 15-20 therapists, therapist assistants, nurses, exercise physiologists, and rehab technicians in delivering highest quality patient care.
- Oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain highest standards of patient care.
- Launched region's only AACVPR-Certified Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention program.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Maintained 97% or greater patient satisfaction rating for orthopedic and neurological care types.
DHR HealthEdinburg, TX
Staff Physical Therapist - Outpatient
10.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions at wide range of acuity levels.
- Maintained daily caseload of 8-10 patient visits.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
- Aggregated and analyzed volume data to assist Clinical Supervisor with data-driven decision making.
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation CenterMcAllen, TX
Staff Physical Therapist
09.2010 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions at wide range of acuity levels.
- Maintained daily caseload of 8-10 patient visits.
- Educated patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Provided weekend coverage and performed weekly safety rounds in acute care environment.
Education
UT Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Doctorate from Physical Therapy
05.2010 - 05.2010
UT Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science from Health Care Sciences
05.2008 - 05.2008
South Texas CollegeMcallen, TX
Associate of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
08.2004 - 08.2004
Skills
Orthopedics
undefinedCertification
Certificate in Functional Integrated Dry Needling for Pain Management, The FIT™ Institute
Accomplishments
Author, Continuing Education Course -Vestibular Rehabilitation in the Management of Sports Concussion, Valley Athletic Trainers Association - Annual Meeting (5/25/2021)
Content Developer, Online Instruction - Institute for Athlete Regeneration Fellowship in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (2019)
Author, Online Employee Training Module - Crash Course: How to Keep from Wrecking your Spine on the Job - DHR Health (2017)
Curriculum Developer, Certificate Programs - Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance. (2016-2017)
Affiliations
Mended Hearts of the Rio Grande Valley (MH-499) Chapter Secretary
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Member
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) Practitioner Member
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section Memberships: Geriatrics, Neurology
Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Member
Teaching Experience
- Fellowship Mentor - Institute for Athlete Regeneration Fellowship in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (2019 – Current)
- Fellowship Mentor - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine – Sports Medicine Fellowship Program (2019 – 2021)
- Guest Lecturer - Institute for Athlete Regeneration Fellowship in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (2019)
- Clinical Instructor - Student Physical Therapist Affiliations, 800+ Hours of Outpatient Orthopedic and Neurorehabilitation Instruction (2014 – 2015)
- Teaching Assistant - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – Cadaver Laboratory (2010)