Ann Marie Viray, PT
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate, collaborative, and result-oriented Physical Therapist with an astute understanding of medical necessity, scope of practice, and state regulations. Advocates for utilizing evidence-based practice, effective outcome measures, and individualized treatment plan to facilitate appropriate physical therapy services. Remarkable clinical skills with the ability to care for a vast patient population with varying diagnoses and comorbidities in a manner that fosters individual value. Noted for excellent communication skills and collaboration with patients/ families, physicians, and other staff clinicians. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to be part of your great rehab team, seeking a role as a physical therapist.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Physical Therapist
Trusted Healthcare, INC
Covina, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Provides therapy services in home health setting
- Performs an initial and ongoing assessments of patient rehab potential, functional needs and abilities, activity tolerance, safety in the home environment, functional mobility, needs for DMEs, compliance with physician order, including medication reconciliation, need for community resources, and Continuing Care services
- Implements a plan of care to reach functional goals
- Supervises and communicates with PTA regarding patient’s response or progress to treatment
- Evaluates functional status through objective or functional measurements
- Educates and demonstrates to patient/family/caregiver the proper techniques for bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, sitting/standing balance, and other functional mobility
- Provides instructions on HEP and safety precautions based on individual’s diagnoses
- Performs home assessment and recommends home modification or DMEs to ensure safety at home
- Coordinates the delivery of physical therapy services with nursing, social worker, and home health aides which results in effective utilization of resources and timely attainment of achievable goals
- Manages daily scheduling of start of care visits, follow ups and discharges
- Utilizes the use of OASIS and other computer applications/browser for efficient documentation or referrals
- Provides direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, posture, range of motion, gait training and other impairments
Lead Physical Therapist / Assistant DOR
Villa Health Care Center
Riverside, CA
04.2015 - 12.2023
- Completes thorough evaluations using screening tools for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, major joint replacement, spinal fusion, congestive heart failure, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), fractures S/P ORIF, pulmonary diseases, and other orthopedic cases
- Reviews patient referral and performs thorough examinations of patients’ health history and medical record prior to treatment
- Utilizes screening tools such as range of motion (ROM), manual muscle testing (MMT), functional muscle testing (FMT), Timed Up and Go (TUG), 2–minute walk test, 30 Second Chair Rise Test (30STS), Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scoring, and other special tests for baseline information and objective progress
- Manages a daily caseload of 7-8 patients and administrative tasks, with average productivity of 90% and efficiency of 95%
- Formulates plan of care, facilitates early mobility, restores function, and improves activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility using therapeutic exercises/activities neuro-developmental techniques (NDT), functional mobility training program, and other therapeutic modalities/interventions
- Administers ultrasound, diathermy, electrical stimulation, ice massage, and other physical agents as part of therapeutic interventions
- Evaluates and trains residents for custom seating and wheelchair needs, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers and orthotic/prosthetic devices with 10/10 carryover upon discharge
- Maintains an organized and accurate documentation, completed in a timely manner
- Supervises two physical therapy assistants daily, and assigns appropriate caseload yielding increased efficiency and properly monitors patient care
- Coordinates and collaborates with physician, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the patients’ plan of care (POC) and current functional status
- Participates in patient discharge planning and assists in decision making for appropriate discharge placement of patients
- Educates and trains patients, family members/caregivers on safety precautions, transfer techniques, and home exercise program (HEP) with 100% carryover prior to discharge
- Assists the director of rehab with staffing, scheduling, and patient delegation, and attends daily meetings for rehab reporting
- Implements new patient program in accordance with facility policies
- Develops fall prevention and fall recovery program
- Educates and guides other therapists on the use of outcome measure/objective tests
- Leads quarterly and annual screening of long-term patients
- Observes the department’s policies and procedures, including proper sanitation of equipment and isolation precautions
- Trains RNA and establishes maintenance program for facility residents
- Provides clinical training and direct supervision on DPT students during SNF rotations
- Attends patient/family care conferences
- Performs chart audits
Staff PT
Central Occupational Medicine Providers
Riverside, CA
04.2007 - 01.2015
- Provided therapy services in an out-patient care setting
- Responsible for physical therapy evaluations and treatments
- Supervised PTAs through proper delegation and implementation of plan of care
- Conducted exercise prescriptions and different training protocols
- Assessed functional status through the use of objective measurements
- Administered therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and other therapeutic modalities
- Established goals in conjunction with the patient and physician
- Educated patient and family regarding home exercise programs, proper body and gait mechanics, and use of assistive device
- Completed appropriate documentation on the medical record regarding patient’s response and progress to treatment
- Evaluated the need for further diagnostic testing like Nerve test or MRI
- Determined the need for a referral to the next level of care
- Coordinated to other Medical Team discharge plans or recommendations
- Provided In-Service education on site to both employers/employees in Industrial Setting to help reduce work related injuries
- Educated patient/workers on proper body/lifting mechanics, posture, ergonomics, and assessed work environment for safety.
Home Health Physical Therapist
Optima Home Health Services
Riverside, CA
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Provided therapy services in a home health setting
- Evaluated and assessed the need for physical therapy to improve independence, functional mobility, and safety at home and in community
- Implemented a Plan of Care to reach functional goals
- Supervised and communicated with PTA regarding patient’s response or progress to treatment
- Assessed functional status through objective or functional measurements
- Demonstrated to patient proper techniques for bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, sitting/standing balance, and other functional mobility.
- Performs home assessment and recommends home modification or DMEs to ensure safety at home
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
Emilio Aguinaldo College
03.1997
Skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Reliable and a great team player
- Accurate and efficient documentation
- Compassionate, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
- Multi-tasker and detail oriented
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Takes challenges as an opportunity for growth
- 26 years of experience as a physical therapist in various rehabilitation settings
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of California
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Certification on Manual Therapy Approach
- Certification on The Essentials of ICF and Medicare Code G for Rehab
- Certification on Functional Testing and Skilled Documentation on Geriatric Therapy
- Certificate of Course Completion: OASIS and Quality Measures
- Certificate of Course Completion: Wound Care: Assessment and Measurement
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist
Trusted Healthcare, INC
01.2022 - Current
Lead Physical Therapist / Assistant DOR
Villa Health Care Center
04.2015 - 12.2023
Home Health Physical Therapist
Optima Home Health Services
01.2010 - 12.2012
Staff PT
Central Occupational Medicine Providers
04.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
Emilio Aguinaldo College
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of California
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Certification on Manual Therapy Approach
- Certification on The Essentials of ICF and Medicare Code G for Rehab
- Certification on Functional Testing and Skilled Documentation on Geriatric Therapy
- Certificate of Course Completion: OASIS and Quality Measures
- Certificate of Course Completion: Wound Care: Assessment and Measurement
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