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Amy Broome

Gulf Shores

Summary

Compassionate physical therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist, Clinical Director

Encore Rehab, Inc
Gulf Shores
06.2016 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
  • Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
  • Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
  • Treated conditions to aid developmental, neurological and orthopedic disorders.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing responses to interventions.
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
  • Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
  • Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
  • Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
  • Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
  • Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
  • Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices and nutrition.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.

Physicla Therapist

Baylor Scott and White Clinic
College Station
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
  • Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices and nutrition.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
  • Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
  • Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, including referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources as needed for continued care.
  • Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.

Physicak Therapist

Encore Rehab, Inc
Gulf Shores
10.2013 - 05.2015
  • Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
  • Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.

Home Health Physical Therapist

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg
01.2002 - 08.2013
  • Performed physical therapy assessments on homebound patients to determine functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintained communication with family members, caregivers regarding their loved ones' conditions and changes in treatments, procedures.
  • Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
  • Developed individualized rehabilitation goals based on the patient's needs and abilities.
  • Provided direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, posture, range of motion, gait training and other impairments.
  • Facilitated referrals for additional services such as occupational therapy or speech language pathology when appropriate.
  • Instructed patients in the use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers or wheelchairs for safe mobility within the home environment.
  • Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.

Physical Therapist

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket
07.1998 - 08.2000
  • Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
  • Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
  • Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
  • Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
  • Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.

Physical Therapist- Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab

Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital
Asheville
03.1994 - 06.1998
  • Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
  • Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing responses to interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
  • Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
  • Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.

Physicla Therapist- Acute Care

Duke Regional Medical Center
Durham
01.1993 - 03.1994
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
12-1992

Pre-Physical Therapy

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Manual therapy
  • Mobility improvement
  • Patient education
  • Injury prevention
  • Time management
  • Home exercise programs
  • Pain management techniques
  • Therapeutic exercise planning
  • Acute rehabilitation background
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Myofascial release techniques
  • Functional mobility training

Certification

ACE Ceritified Personal Trainer

Timeline

Physical Therapist, Clinical Director

Encore Rehab, Inc
06.2016 - 01.2023

Physicla Therapist

Baylor Scott and White Clinic
06.2015 - 06.2016

Physicak Therapist

Encore Rehab, Inc
10.2013 - 05.2015

Home Health Physical Therapist

Forrest General Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2013

Physical Therapist

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
07.1998 - 08.2000

Physical Therapist- Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab

Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital
03.1994 - 06.1998

Physicla Therapist- Acute Care

Duke Regional Medical Center
01.1993 - 03.1994

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Pre-Physical Therapy

Texas A&M University

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