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Andrea Blau

Plymouth Meeting

Summary

I am a dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist and Clinical Educator seeking a challenging role as a Clinical Specialist, leveraging expertise to propel healthcare progress. With proven expertise in training and mentoring medical professionals, I aim to contribute my knowledge and skills in fostering a dynamic and effective learning environment. Committed to promoting excellence in patient care through comprehensive education and continuous professional development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist- Advanced Wound Care Provider

Healing Partners
09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered advanced wound care using MIST Therapy, ensuring clinical efficacy while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
  • Educated patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams on wound healing principles, device usage, and aftercare protocols.
  • Partnered with physicians, nurses, and wound care teams to develop individualized treatment plans and assess therapy outcomes.
  • Conducted in-service training and demonstrations for clinical staff, effectively communicating technical and clinical knowledge.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and therapy records in compliance with healthcare regulations and facility protocols.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for MIST Therapy in clinical settings, providing guidance and support to new team members.
  • Collaborated with vendors and product specialists to stay current on therapy innovations, ensuring best-in-class treatment approaches.
  • Provided feedback to product development and education teams based on real-world clinical application and patient outcomes.
  • Spearheaded onboarding and training of 5+ new hires, contributing to improved staff competency and reduced onboarding time.
  • Increased clinician confidence and proper usage rates of MIST equipment through targeted education and troubleshooting.

Contract Physical Therapist

National Staffing Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Adapt quickly to new settings, learning and implementing new procedures and policies to minimize delays in patient care
  • Create and execute personalized treatment plans for patients, using evidence-based techniques to enhance recovery and improve physical function
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to optimize patient care and coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation programs
  • Administer various therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities, to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, restore mobility, and promote wound healing
  • Conduct thorough assessments and maintained accurate and updated medical records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards

Clinical Supervisor of Physical Therapy

Temple University Hospital
03.2011 - 06.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive onboarding, training, and education for clinical staff, ensuring adherence to hospital and department policies and proficiency in clinical and medical device competencies
  • Mentored and provided guidance to new employees through scheduled reviews, effectively addressing any feedback or concerns
  • Audited staff documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and inclusion of evidence-based clinical recommendations
  • Delivered trainings on safe patient handling and operation of lifting equipment to nurses and personal care assistants during orientations and annual competencies
  • Presented decision-making algorithms to physicians, facilitating timely and appropriate referrals for physical therapy services and mitigating over utilization of resources
  • Multidisciplinary Rounds Representative
  • Actively engaged in daily multidisciplinary meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions, and patient discharge requirements
  • Facilitated seamless communication between care teams and therapists to ensure smooth patient discharges and prevent any care disruptions
  • Collaborated with social work and case management teams to identify patient needs and address discharge barriers, thereby driving the achievement of optimal discharge outcomes
  • Employed active problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges and streamline the discharge process efficiently and effectively
  • Mobility Consultant
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive Early Mobility Program in the respiratory ICU, aligning with evidence-based best practices
  • Collaborated with nursing department managers to assess mobility needs of individual units, offering equipment recommendations and ongoing education to ensure safety of patients and staff while fostering a culture of mobility
  • Orchestrated mobility rounds in the ICUs to identify patients at high risk of critical illness myopathies, implementing strategies to optimize functional recovery
  • Clinical Trial Lead
  • Championed for and formulated a highly successful clinical trial, demonstrating the effectiveness of verticalization therapy in the ICU using a critical care tilt bed
  • Achieved significant reductions in length of stay, decreased incidence of pressure injuries, and facilitated expedited return to functionality
  • Conducted an extensive literature review on the benefits of verticalization therapy, effectively presenting findings to key opinion leaders to gain support and approval for the clinical trial
  • Provided comprehensive training to healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal patient care delivery

Adjunct Faculty and Lab Assistant

Temple University
01.2010 - 06.2022
  • Established an inclusive and interactive learning environment for students, facilitating guidance and oversight in the provision and recording of physical therapy services
  • Cultivated students' critical thinking abilities and enhanced their clinical decision-making skills through the promotion of inquiry and the confrontation of assumptions
  • Delivered captivating lectures and presentations via remote teaching platforms like Blackboard and Zoom, aligning with course goals
  • Conducted laboratory sessions on Neurology, Cardiopulmonary, and Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, employing a combination of hands on techniques and Clinical Modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound

Physical Therapist

Temple University Hospital
10.2008 - 03.2011
  • Managed a demanding case load in a 600-bed hospital and level 1 trauma center
  • Performed evaluations, treatments, and developed appropriate care plans to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings
  • Successfully completed orientations, competencies, and rotations through various specialties including Cardiac, Pulmonary, Trauma, Orthopedics, Acute Rehabilitation, Neurology, and Wound Care
  • Advocated for patients daily during team rounds to ensure they received appropriate services and durable medical equipment post discharge from acute care

Education

DPT - Physical Therapy

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2004

Skills

  • Mentorship expertise
  • Clinical research proficiency
  • Skilled in public presentations
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Acute Care, Acute Rehabilitation, Subacute, and Long Term Care Comprehension
  • Wound care expertise
  • Data handling and interpretation professional
  • Collaborative partnership development
  • Adaptable problem-solving
  • Learning and development professional
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist - September 2008-present

Timeline

Physical Therapist- Advanced Wound Care Provider

Healing Partners
09.2024 - Current

Contract Physical Therapist

National Staffing Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Supervisor of Physical Therapy

Temple University Hospital
03.2011 - 06.2022

Adjunct Faculty and Lab Assistant

Temple University
01.2010 - 06.2022

Physical Therapist

Temple University Hospital
10.2008 - 03.2011

DPT - Physical Therapy

Temple University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Maryland, College Park

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