Annie Matthias
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Dynamic educator and physical therapist with a proven track record at Baylor University and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. Expert in curriculum design and management and passionate about fostering professional development. Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration skills while enhancing resident, student and patient outcomes. Skilled at problem-solving and adapting strategies and programs to maintain high standards of clinical practice. Enthusiastic about supporting team members and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes personal and program growth and success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Baylor University
04.2023 - Current
- Advises students in academic matters to ensure successful course completion.
- Applies multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
- Organizes time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction and challenging workloads.
- Displays professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Applies feedback to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Works cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Assists Lead Faculty in coordinating faculty curriculum development and instruction.
- Uses variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep courses interesting and engaging.
- Engages students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Physical Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 10.2024
- Supervised and mentored residents, clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs and observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies to adjust treatment plan and report to practitioners to recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules for teammates.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, therapeutic treatments and expected functional outcomes.
- Implemented IRB-approved specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and post-operative outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure.
- Developed and presented various educational content and inservices to a variety of audience.
- Coordinated clinical experiences for student physical therapists, including ensuring compliance with board- and facility-specific requirements.
- Conducted pre-employment screening, interviews and on-boarding for new employees.
- Maintained accreditation standards for Acute Care Residency program.
- Collaborated with Program Director to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program as part of Acute Care Residency program.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL04-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2014
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Professional development
- Communication skills
- Curriculum management
- Performance evaluation
- Accreditation processes
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
Certification
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Baylor University
04.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 10.2024
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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