Physical Therapist with a career built on patient assessment and individualized treatment planning across the inpatient, outpatient, home health, and rehabilitation settings. Guides recovery with therapeutic interventions that support measurable progress and discharge readiness. Brings evidence-based clinical decision-making, patient education, and family communication to complex orthopedic and neurological cases. Also brings experience as a clinical director managing not only a caseload but also the day-to- day management of a multidisciplinary department.
Work History
Physical Therapist
1 Year 4 Months
Baylor Scott and White Clinic | 07.2025 - Current
Evaluates patient limitations and develops treatment plans aligned with functional recovery goals.
Monitors functional progress and adjusts interventions based on patient response and tolerance.
Educates patients and families on injury prevention strategies and daily activity modifications.
Coordinates care with clinicians to align therapy plans with broader recovery needs.
Documents treatment sessions clearly to support continuity of care and clinical review.
Supports discharge planning by reviewing goals, remaining limitations, and follow-up recommendations.
Prepares billing and coding documentation accurately to support timely claim submission.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
2 Years 5 Months
Self-employed | 01.2023 - 06.2025
Tracked client assessments weekly to align training plans with goals, abilities, and mobility needs.
Consulted with clients to define fitness goals, gather history, and build individualized training plans based on ability.
Modified exercises to reduce strain, support safer movement, and help clients avoid injury during sessions.
Physical Therapist, Clinical Director
6 Years 7 Months
Encore Rehab, Inc | 06.2016 - 01.2023
Applied evidence-based clinical judgment to guide treatment choices for developmental, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
Designed personalized home exercise programs and taught patients, families, and caregivers how to follow them correctly.
Supervised PTAs, served as clinical instructor for PT students, and coordinated staffing across the team.
Responsible for carrying a caseload in addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the clinic.
Implemented practices to improve access to care, patient outcomes and patient/staff satisfaction while managing costs.
Physical Therapist
1 Year
Baylor Scott and White Clinic | 06.2015 - 06.2016
Evaluated patient progress and updated treatment plans based on clinical findings and response to therapy.
Provided treatment for sports injuries, head injuries, and stroke recovery cases with appropriate rehabilitation approaches.
Coordinated discharge planning and provided inpatient coverage when needed, including referrals to additional care resources.
Physical Therapist
1 Year 7 Months
Encore Rehab, Inc | 10.2013 - 05.2015
Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to support recovery, improve function, and keep treatment aligned with patient goals.
Maintained organized documentation and patient files to support continuity of care and accurate recordkeeping.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to reflect changing abilities and recovery milestones.
Educated patients and families on injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs to support long-term health.
Physical Therapist
11 Years 7 Months
Forrest General Hospital | 01.2002 - 08.2013
Delivered direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, posture, and gait.
Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals to align care plans with patient needs and progress.
Facilitated referrals for occupational therapy and speech language pathology when additional support was appropriate.
Physical Therapist
1 Year 4 Months
Mid South Rehab Services Inc | 08.2000 - 12.2001
Implemented therapeutic exercise programs to improve residents' mobility, strength, and coordination.
Managed scheduling, documentation, and billing in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
Supervised PTAs and collaborated with healthcare professionals to support coordinated nursing home care.
Physical Therapist
2 Years 1 Month
Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 07.1998 - 08.2000
Assessed patients and developed individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
Managed the care of individuals in the inpatient, outpatient and home health setting.
Collaborated with physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses to align care plans and coordinate patient treatment.
Physical Therapist
4 Years 3 Months
Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital | 03.1994 - 06.1998
Collaborated with physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, audiologists, and nurses to coordinate patient-centered rehabilitation plans.
Updated treatment plans at regular intervals to maximize patient progress and align interventions with current response.
Educated patients and families on self-care techniques and home exercise programs to support recovery outside the clinic.
Phyiscal Therapist
1 Year 2 Months
Duke Regional Medical Center | 01.1993 - 03.1994
Developed individualized treatment plans and goals for clients in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary providers to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | 12.1992