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Anthony Escotto MS, PT

Berrien Springs

Summary

The candidate is an outgoing Clinician with over 23 years of experience working and interacting with patients with varied musculoskeletal disorders and collaborating with supporting medical personnel in a number settings including Acute and Sub-acute hospital Care, Geriatric Care and Outpatient and Sports Medicine. Therapist has exceptional clinical and manual therapy skills leading to outstanding outcomes and quality patient care. Clinician also emphasizes building excellent patient relationships which promote patient loyalty and opportunities for expanding referrals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Director, Senior Therapist

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
07.2017 - 12.2022
  • Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented team building activities to foster collaboration and improve employee morale.
  • Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
  • Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase visibility and patient base.
  • Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Home Health Physical Therapist

Michiana Home Care
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Evaluation and treatment of patients in a home setting following hospital discharge due to home-bound restrictions.
  • Develop comprehensive and personalized treatment plans to restore and maintain functional independence and safety.
  • Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.

Owner, Senior Physical Therapist

Action Rehabilitation Network, Inc
10.2004 - 02.2014
  • Managed and supervised multiple Therapy Department Managers and Therapists in multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities.
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Geriatric patients.
  • Trained and supervised Staff of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists in various Skilled Nursing Facilities.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships with SNF Administrators and managers using strong issue resolution, improving quality of care, promoting constant communication and improving Therapy utilization.

Owner, Partner, Senior Physical Therapist

Starlight Care Facilities, LLC
06.2007 - 10.2015
  • Managed and supervised multiple Therapy Department Managers and Therapists in multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities.
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Geriatric patients.
  • Trained and supervised Staff of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists in various Skilled Nursing Facilities.
  • Managed and interacted with SNF Administrators, DON's, RN's, Social Workers and managers using strong issue resolution, improving quality of care, promoting constant communication and improving utilization.

Senior Physical Therapist, Therapy Manager

The Nursing Home Group, Inc
01.2002 - 09.2004
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Managed Rehab Department and coordinated and scheduled daily patient care and attended facility daily staff meetings to establish Rehab utilization.

Physical Therapist

Lakeland Regional Health System
07.2000 - 12.2001
  • Initial Evaluation and treatment of Acute and sub-acute patients in a Hospital and Outpatient settings.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient care.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Andrews University School of Physical Therapy
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2000

Skills

  • Fluent Spanish and Portuguese Speaker
  • Outstanding Customer Service and Care
  • Outstanding Clinical Decision Making
  • Outstanding Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Clinic Director, Senior Therapist

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
07.2017 - 12.2022

Home Health Physical Therapist

Michiana Home Care
01.2016 - 06.2017

Owner, Partner, Senior Physical Therapist

Starlight Care Facilities, LLC
06.2007 - 10.2015

Owner, Senior Physical Therapist

Action Rehabilitation Network, Inc
10.2004 - 02.2014

Senior Physical Therapist, Therapy Manager

The Nursing Home Group, Inc
01.2002 - 09.2004

Physical Therapist

Lakeland Regional Health System
07.2000 - 12.2001

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Andrews University School of Physical Therapy
Anthony Escotto MS, PT